How far is New York, MO from El Dorado Springs, MO?
The driving distance from New York, MO to El Dorado Springs, MO is about 181.1 miles (291.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 125 miles (201.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 57m 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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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New York and El Dorado Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New York and El Dorado Springs.
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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
81.3 mi · 1 hr 28 min
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Take the exit right toward US 54: Nevada, El Dorado Springs
1191 ft · 40 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Centennial Boulevard
17.4 mi · 20 min · North Centennial Boulevard
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Turn left onto South 1st Street
1.5 km · 2 min · South 1st Street
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Turn right onto West Spring Street
2527 ft · 53 sec · West Spring Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Spring Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New York and El Dorado Springs.
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
81.3 mi · 01h 28m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New York to El Dorado Springs?
The road trip is about 181.1 miles (291.4 km) and usually takes 03h 28m 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?
Belton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.6 miles from New York and 90.5 miles from El Dorado Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 125 miles (201.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.1 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 10:02 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.10 one way or $48.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Belton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Belton.
Lee's Summit
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New York and El Dorado Springs. Straight-line distance: 125.04 mi (201.24 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 El Dorado Springs
City in Cedar County, Missouri, USA
| Population | 3,601 |
| Coordinates | 37.8769800, -94.0213300 |
| Altitude | 259 |
| Country | United States |
End: El Dorado Springs (-94.02133, 37.87698)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 291 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 15m |
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 | $24.10 | $48.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $27.18 | $54.35 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $29.74 | $59.48 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $33.89 | $67.79 |
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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