How far is Mountain Grove, MO from New York, MO?

The driving distance from Mountain Grove, MO to New York, MO is about 263.3 miles (423.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 198.2 miles (318.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
263.31 mi
04h 23m
Flight
198.15 mi
318.89 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
198.15 mi
Kilometers
318.89 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
263.31 mi
Kilometers
423.76 km
Drive Time
04h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New York
Sun, Apr 19, 9:53 AM CDT
Return by in Mountain Grove
Sun, Apr 19, 2:17 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mountain Grove
2026-04-19T05:30
Arrive New York
Sun, Apr 19, 9:53 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:24 AM to 12:24 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:12 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mountain Grove
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Osceola
MO

City in St.

From Mountain Grove
131.5 mi
02h 11m
To New York
131.8 mi
02h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
61°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mountain Grove and New York.

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    31 m · 9 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West 3rd Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · West 3rd Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward US 60 West: Springfield

    983 ft · 24 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    54.7 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 65 North: Sedalia

    1511 ft · 32 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Schoolcraft Freeway

    8.1 mi · 10 min · Schoolcraft Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 44 West: Joplin

    1.3 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Payne Stewart Highway

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Payne Stewart Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 13: Bolivar

    596 ft · 15 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on MO 13: Bolivar

    46 m · 4 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on MO 13 North: Bolivar

    64 m · 7 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto North Kansas Expressway

    86.5 mi · 1 hr 42 min · North Kansas Expressway

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    23.1 mi · 29 min

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward MO 13 North

    39 m · 2 sec

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto MO 13 North

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward MO 13 North

    38 m · 2 sec

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto MO 13 North

    7 mi · 9 min

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    21 m · 1 sec

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout

    66.3 mi · 1 hr 30 min

  20. 20

    Turn right

    5.5 mi · 13 min

  21. 21

    Turn left

    47 m · 4 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
4 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Kansas Expressway
110 mi · 42%
MO 13 North
77.3 mi · 29%
US 60 West
54.9 mi · 21%
Schoolcraft Freeway
8.06 mi · 3%
Payne Stewart Highway
4.1 mi · 2%
West 3rd Street
2.21 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North Kansas Expressway

Merge slight left onto North Kansas Expressway

86.5 mi · 01h 42m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 23m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+65.1 mi
198.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Osceola
02h 11m from Mountain Grove
Leave By
8:12 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Mountain Grove and Sunny near New York.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mountain Grove to New York?

The road trip is about 263.3 miles (423.8 km) and usually takes 04h 23m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Osceola is a useful midpoint, sitting about 131.5 miles from Mountain Grove and 131.8 miles from New York.

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

The direct path is about 198.2 miles (318.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:12 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.03 one way or $70.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mountain Grove and Sunny near New York.

Stop Ideas Near Osceola

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Osceola, 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 Osceola.

RAIL

Warrensburg

80 mi away
100 South Holden St.
RAIL

Sedalia

85 mi away
100 block of Main Street, through parking lot
RAIL

Lee's Summit

113 mi away
217 SW Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mountain Grove and New York. Straight-line distance: 198.15 mi (318.89 km).

Mountain Grove

#1 Mountain Grove

City in Missouri

Population4,705
Coordinates37.1306100, -92.2634900
Altitude451
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: North Main Street (-92.263286, 37.130605)
End: Northeast State Highway B (-93.92718, 39.685291)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 424 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.29 gal
35.17 L · about $35.03
Round trip
$70.07
18.58 gal · 70.34 L
Estimated CO2
82.6 kg one way
Round trip: 165.1 kg / 364 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $35.03 $70.07
Mid-grade $4.25 $39.51 $79.02
Premium $4.65 $43.24 $86.47
Diesel $5.30 $49.27 $98.55

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Mountain Grove and New York. The current time is 05:30:20.

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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.