How far is New York, MO from Branson, MO?
The driving distance from New York, MO to Branson, MO is about 239.9 miles (386.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 213.6 miles (343.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 13m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 06m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New York and Branson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New York and Branson.
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Start on the route
47 m · 6 sec
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Turn right
5.5 mi · 13 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
66.3 mi · 1 hr 30 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
63 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
5.1 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight right
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward MO 13 South: Clinton
38 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto MO 13 South: Clinton
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward MO 13 South: Clinton
40 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto MO 13 South: Clinton
8 mi · 10 min
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Turn straight
15.2 mi · 19 min
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Turn left
86.6 mi · 1 hr 42 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 44 East: Rolla, Saint Louis
954 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Payne Stewart Highway
4.3 mi · 5 min · Payne Stewart Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 65 South: Branson
2343 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Schoolcraft Freeway
10.7 mi · 13 min · Schoolcraft Freeway
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Continue on American Legion Memorial Highway
10.9 mi · 13 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Continue on US Highway 65
12 mi · 14 min · US Highway 65
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Continue on American Legion Memorial Highway
7.5 mi · 9 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 248, CR 165, Red Route
1043 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Red Route East
79 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Branson Landing Boulevard
3251 ft · 2 min · Branson Landing Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Veterans Boulevard
47 m · 4 sec · Veterans Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Veterans Boulevard
2041 ft · 52 sec · Veterans Boulevard
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Continue on South Business 65
52 m · 6 sec · South Business 65
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Turn right
19 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New York and Branson.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
Turn left
86.6 mi · 01h 42m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving New York and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Branson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New York to Branson?
The road trip is about 239.9 miles (386.1 km) and usually takes 05h 06m 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?
Brownington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120 miles from New York and 119.8 miles from Branson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 213.6 miles (343.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.3 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 6:46 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.90 one way or $63.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around New York and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Branson.
Stop Ideas Near Brownington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brownington.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New York and Branson. Straight-line distance: 213.65 mi (343.83 km).
#1 New York
Human settlement in Missouri, United States of America
| Population | 264 |
| Coordinates | 39.6852900, -93.9268800 |
| Altitude | 244 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Branson
Town in Taney County, Missouri, USA
| Population | 11,687 |
| Coordinates | 36.6436700, -93.2185100 |
| Altitude | 237 |
| Country | United States |
End: Branson (-93.21851, 36.64367)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 386 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 59m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $31.90 | $63.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $35.98 | $71.96 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $39.37 | $78.75 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $44.87 | $89.74 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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