How far is New York, MO from Kirksville, MO?
The driving distance from New York, MO to Kirksville, MO is about 100 miles (160.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 79.4 miles (127.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 21m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Linn County, Missouri
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New York and Kirksville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New York and Kirksville.
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Start on the route
3.5 mi · 8 min
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Turn right onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
45 mi · 52 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Turn slight left onto West Helm Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · West Helm Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
2198 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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Turn sharp right onto East Park Street
1494 ft · 28 sec · East Park Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Monroe Street
45.1 mi · 1 hr 7 min · North Monroe Street
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Turn left
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto West Laharpe Street
1014 ft · 33 sec · West Laharpe Street
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Turn left onto South Osteopathy
1.2 km · 2 min · South Osteopathy
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Turn right onto West Normal Street
1339 ft · 41 sec · West Normal Street
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Turn left onto South 1st Street
1078 ft · 33 sec · South 1st Street
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Turn right onto West Jefferson Street
827 ft · 47 sec · West Jefferson Street
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Turn left onto South Franklin Street
623 ft · 26 sec · South Franklin Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Franklin Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New York and Kirksville.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
North Monroe Street
At the end of the road, turn left onto North Monroe Street
45.1 mi · 01h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving New York and Showers And Thunderstorms near Kirksville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New York to Kirksville?
The road trip is about 100 miles (160.9 km) and usually takes 02h 21m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Brookfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50 miles from New York and 50.1 miles from Kirksville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 79.4 miles (127.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.31 one way or $26.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.4 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 Kirksville.
Stop Ideas Near Brookfield
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 Brookfield.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New York and Kirksville. Straight-line distance: 79.41 mi (127.79 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 Kirksville
City in Adair County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 17,653 |
| Coordinates | 40.1947500, -92.5832500 |
| Altitude | 299 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kirksville (-92.58325, 40.19475)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 161 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 14m |
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 | $13.31 | $26.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $15.01 | $30.03 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $16.43 | $32.86 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $18.72 | $37.45 |
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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