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

The driving distance from New York, MO to Hillsboro, MO is about 274.8 miles (442.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 206.7 miles (332.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 10m 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
274.8 mi
05h 35m
Flight
206.72 mi
332.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
206.72 mi
Kilometers
332.69 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
274.8 mi
Kilometers
442.25 km
Drive Time
05h 35m

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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 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hillsboro
Thu, Apr 23, 1:47 PM CDT
Return by in New York
Thu, Apr 23, 7:22 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New York
2026-04-23T08:11
Arrive Hillsboro
Thu, Apr 23, 1:47 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:35 AM to 1:35 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
5:50 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in New York
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
Rensselaer
MO

Village in Missouri, United States

From New York
137.3 mi
02h 47m
To Hillsboro
137.5 mi
02h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 17 mph S
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    3.5 mi · 8 min

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

    132.8 mi · 2 hr 33 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

  3. 3

    Continue on V.F.W. Memorial Highway

    5.8 mi · 7 min · V.F.W. Memorial Highway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward Veterans Road

    1167 ft · 30 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Veterans Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Veterans Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road 422

    85 m · 7 sec · County Road 422

  7. 7

    Continue on Paris Gravel Road

    2539 ft · 1 min · Paris Gravel Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right

    37 m · 3 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    95.6 mi · 1 hr 54 min · Avenue of the Saints

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 141

    1368 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto MO 141: Manchester

    56 m · 6 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    11 mi · 17 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    4 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 21 South: Hillsboro

    1043 ft · 14 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    17.1 mi · 20 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward MO A

    1791 ft · 46 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left

    1001 ft · 21 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto MO 21 Business

    63 m · 9 sec

  19. 19

    Turn slight right onto Old State Highway 21

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Old State Highway 21

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old State Highway 21

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
133 mi · 48%
Avenue of the Saints
95.6 mi · 35%
Veterans Memorial Highway
17.1 mi · 6%
MO 141
15.2 mi · 6%
V.F.W. Memorial Highway
5.85 mi · 2%
Veterans Road
2.33 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

Turn right onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

133 mi · 02h 33m

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
05h 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+68.1 mi
206.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rensselaer
02h 47m from New York
Leave By
5:50 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving New York and Mostly Sunny near Hillsboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 274.8 miles (442.2 km) and usually takes 05h 35m 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?

Rensselaer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 137.3 miles from New York and 137.5 miles from Hillsboro.

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

The direct path is about 206.7 miles (332.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 68.1 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 5:50 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.58 one way or $73.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around New York and Mostly Sunny near Hillsboro.

Stop Ideas Near Rensselaer

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

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

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Quincy

35 mi away
North 30th St. and Wisman Lane
RAIL

La Plata

90 mi away
535 N. Owensby St.
RAIL

Fort Madison station

107 mi away
1601 20th Street
RAIL

Hermann

108 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New York and Hillsboro. Straight-line distance: 206.72 mi (332.69 km).

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#1 New York

Human settlement in Missouri, United States of America

Population264
Coordinates39.6852900, -93.9268800
Altitude244
CountryUnited States
Hillsboro

#2 Hillsboro

City in Missouri, United States

Population3,355
Coordinates38.2322800, -90.5629000
Altitude242
CountryUnited States
Start: New York (-93.92688, 39.68529)
End: Hillsboro (-90.5629, 38.23228)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 442 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.7 gal
36.71 L · about $36.58
Round trip
$73.16
19.4 gal · 73.42 L
Estimated CO2
86.2 kg one way
Round trip: 172.4 kg / 380 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $36.58 $73.16
Mid-grade $4.25 $41.25 $82.51
Premium $4.65 $45.14 $90.29
Diesel $5.30 $51.45 $102.90

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between New York and Hillsboro. The current time is 08:11:58.

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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.