How far is Lawson, MO from New York, MO?

The driving distance from Lawson, MO to New York, MO is about 31.6 miles (50.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.6 miles (36.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
31.6 mi
00h 39m
Flight
22.57 mi
36.32 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.57 mi
Kilometers
36.32 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.6 mi
Kilometers
50.85 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New York
Sun, May 31, 8:09 AM CDT
Return by in Lawson
Sun, May 31, 8:48 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lawson
2026-05-31T07:29
Arrive New York
Sun, May 31, 8:09 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Lawson
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Polo
MO

City in Caldwell County, Missouri, United States

From Lawson
17.4 mi
00h 19m
To New York
14.2 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph SE
Destination
85°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lawson and New York.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lawson and New York.

  1. 1

    Start on East 4th Street

    14 m · 4 sec · East 4th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Pennsylvania Avenue

    722 ft · 25 sec · North Pennsylvania Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West 6th Street

    1877 ft · 51 sec · West 6th Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Northeast 192nd Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Northeast 192nd Street

  5. 5

    Turn right

    8.2 mi · 10 min

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    7 m · 1 sec

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout

    10.5 mi · 14 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Main Street

    9 mi · 13 min · Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn right

    5.5 mi · 13 min

  10. 10

    Turn left

    47 m · 4 sec

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lawson and New York.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
11 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Northeast 192nd Street
11.5 mi · 36%
Main Street
9.04 mi · 29%
West 6th Street
0.36 mi · 1%
North Pennsylvania Avenue
0.14 mi
East 4th Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Northeast 192nd Street

Exit the roundabout

10.5 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9 mi
22.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Polo
00h 19m from Lawson
Leave By
7:10 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lawson and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near New York.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lawson to New York?

The road trip is about 31.6 miles (50.9 km) and usually takes 00h 39m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Polo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.4 miles from Lawson and 14.2 miles from New York.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 22.6 miles (36.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.19 one way or $8.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lawson and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near New York.

Stop Ideas Near Polo

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Polo, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Polo.

RAIL

Independence

62 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.
RAIL

Union Station

70 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.
RAIL

Lee's Summit

77 mi away
217 SW Main St.
RAIL

Warrensburg

91 mi away
100 South Holden St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lawson and New York. Straight-line distance: 22.57 mi (36.32 km).

Lawson

#1 Lawson

City in Ray County, Missouri, United States

Population2,402
Coordinates39.4383400, -94.2041100
Altitude325
CountryUnited States
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#2 New York

Human settlement in Missouri, United States of America

Population264
Coordinates39.6852900, -93.9268800
Altitude244
CountryUnited States
Start: East 4th Street (-94.20411, 39.438259)
End: Northeast State Highway B (-93.92718, 39.685291)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 51 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.11 gal
4.22 L · about $4.19
Round trip
$8.37
2.22 gal · 8.44 L
Estimated CO2
9.9 kg one way
Round trip: 19.7 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.19 $8.37
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.72 $9.44
Premium $4.65 $5.17 $10.33
Diesel $5.30 $5.89 $11.77

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Missouri · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Lawson and New York. The current time is 07:29:51.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.