How far is New York, MO from Lathrop, MO?
The driving distance from New York, MO to Lathrop, MO is about 30.9 miles (49.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.4 miles (37.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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 00h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Caldwell County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New York and Lathrop.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New York and Lathrop.
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Start on the route
47 m · 6 sec
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Turn right
5.5 mi · 13 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
9 mi · 13 min
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Turn right onto West Elm Street
10.5 mi · 14 min · West Elm Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
36 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
5.2 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto Center Street
1 km · 1 min · Center Street
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Turn right onto Oak Street
84 m · 12 sec · Oak Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Oak Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New York and Lathrop.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
West Elm Street
Turn right onto West Elm Street
10.5 mi · 00h 14m
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 Likely near Lathrop.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New York to Lathrop?
The road trip is about 30.9 miles (49.8 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?
Polo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.5 miles from New York and 15.5 miles from Lathrop.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.4 miles (37.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 4:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.11 one way or $8.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around New York and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lathrop.
Stop Ideas Near Polo
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 Polo.
Independence
Union Station
Lee's Summit
Warrensburg
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New York and Lathrop. Straight-line distance: 23.44 mi (37.73 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 Lathrop
City in Clinton County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 2,019 |
| Coordinates | 39.5483400, -94.3299500 |
| Altitude | 324 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lathrop (-94.32995, 39.54834)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.11 | $8.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.64 | $9.27 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.07 | $10.15 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.78 | $11.56 |
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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