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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Village in Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Mostly Sunny
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.
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Start on the route
3.5 mi · 8 min
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Turn right onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
132.8 mi · 2 hr 33 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Continue on V.F.W. Memorial Highway
5.8 mi · 7 min · V.F.W. Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Veterans Road
1167 ft · 30 sec
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Turn right onto Veterans Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Veterans Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road 422
85 m · 7 sec · County Road 422
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Continue on Paris Gravel Road
2539 ft · 1 min · Paris Gravel Road
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Take the ramp right
37 m · 3 sec
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
95.6 mi · 1 hr 54 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 141
1368 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto MO 141: Manchester
56 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left
11 mi · 17 min
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Keep slight left
4 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 21 South: Hillsboro
1043 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
17.1 mi · 20 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MO A
1791 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left
1001 ft · 21 sec
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Turn straight onto MO 21 Business
63 m · 9 sec
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Turn slight right onto Old State Highway 21
1.2 mi · 3 min · Old State Highway 21
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rensselaer.
Quincy
La Plata
Fort Madison station
Hermann
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New York and Hillsboro. Straight-line distance: 206.72 mi (332.69 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 Hillsboro
City in Missouri, United States
| Population | 3,355 |
| Coordinates | 38.2322800, -90.5629000 |
| Altitude | 242 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hillsboro (-90.5629, 38.23228)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 442 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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