How far is New York, MO from Carterville, MO?
The driving distance from New York, MO to Carterville, MO is about 217.4 miles (349.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 177.5 miles (285.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 09m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 04m.
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 Cass County, 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 Carterville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New York and Carterville.
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Start on the route
3.5 mi · 8 min
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Turn left onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
16 mi · 19 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Turn left onto I 35 South, MO 110 West: Kansas City
41 mi · 45 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 435 South: Saint Louis
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
9.5 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway
8.9 mi · 10 min · Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 49 South, US 71 South, I 470 East, US 50 East: Joplin, Lee's Summit
1.1 km · 46 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 49, I 470, US 50 East, US 71 South: Joplin, Lee's Summit
749 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 49 South, US 71 South: Joplin
1594 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
129.8 mi · 2 hr 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 571 South, MO 96, I 49 Business, MO 171 North: Webb City
706 ft · 15 sec
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Turn right onto Edward F. Dixon III Memorial Highway
5.9 mi · 6 min · Edward F. Dixon III Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MO HH: Carterville
979 ft · 22 sec
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New York and Carterville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 49 South
Merge slight left
130 mi · 02h 20m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving New York and Showers And Thunderstorms near Carterville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New York to Carterville?
The road trip is about 217.4 miles (349.9 km) and usually takes 04h 04m 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?
Harrisonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.8 miles from New York and 108.6 miles from Carterville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 177.5 miles (285.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:50 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.92 one way or $57.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around New York and Showers And Thunderstorms near Carterville.
Stop Ideas Near Harrisonville
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 Harrisonville.
Lee's Summit
Independence
Union Station
Warrensburg
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New York and Carterville. Straight-line distance: 177.44 mi (285.56 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 Carterville
City in Jasper County, Missouri, United States of America
| Population | 1,965 |
| Coordinates | 37.1492300, -94.4430000 |
| Altitude | 300 |
| Country | United States |
End: Carterville (-94.443, 37.14923)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 350 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 42m |
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 | $28.92 | $57.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $32.62 | $65.24 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $35.70 | $71.39 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $40.68 | $81.36 |
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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