How far is New York, MO from Jefferson City, MO?
The driving distance from New York, MO to Jefferson City, MO is about 171.6 miles (276.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 121.2 miles (195.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 42m 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 03h 21m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Missouri, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New York and Jefferson City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New York and Jefferson City.
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Start on the route
3.5 mi · 8 min
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Turn right onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
79.5 mi · 1 hr 32 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 63: Kirksville, Macon
924 ft · 25 sec
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Turn right onto North Missouri Street
86.2 mi · 1 hr 36 min · North Missouri Street
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Take the exit slight right toward US 54 West, US 63 South: Jefferson City
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward State Capitol
118 m · 18 sec
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Turn left onto West Main Street
2987 ft · 1 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Broadway Street
136 m · 26 sec · Broadway Street
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Turn left onto West High Street
852 ft · 38 sec · West High Street
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Turn right
77 m · 25 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Wall Way
2 m · 1 sec · East Wall Way
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Wall Way
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New York and Jefferson City.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
North Missouri Street
Turn right onto North Missouri Street
86.2 mi · 01h 36m
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 Showers And Thunderstorms leaving New York and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jefferson City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New York to Jefferson City?
The road trip is about 171.6 miles (276.2 km) and usually takes 03h 21m 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?
Macon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.7 miles from New York and 85.9 miles from Jefferson City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 121.2 miles (195.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.4 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 10:18 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.81 one way or $45.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around New York and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jefferson City.
Stop Ideas Near Macon
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 Macon.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New York and Jefferson City. Straight-line distance: 121.23 mi (195.1 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 Jefferson City
The capital of Missouri.
| Population | 42,708 |
| Coordinates | 38.5767000, -92.1735200 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jefferson City (-92.17352, 38.5767)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 276 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 08m |
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 | $22.81 | $45.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $25.73 | $51.46 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $28.16 | $56.31 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $32.09 | $64.18 |
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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