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

The driving distance from New York, MO to Lebanon, MO is about 203.4 miles (327.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 154.3 miles (248.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
203.41 mi
04h 33m
Flight
154.35 mi
248.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
154.35 mi
Kilometers
248.41 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
203.41 mi
Kilometers
327.36 km
Drive Time
04h 33m

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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 04h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lebanon
Wed, Apr 15, 9:49 PM CDT
Return by in New York
Thu, Apr 16, 2:22 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New York
2026-04-15T17:15
Arrive Lebanon
Wed, Apr 15, 9:49 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:33 AM to 12:33 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
7:54 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
Sedalia
MO

City in Missouri

From New York
101.7 mi
02h 16m
To Lebanon
101.7 mi
02h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph SSW
Destination
77°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 18 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    47 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    5.5 mi · 13 min

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left

    66.3 mi · 1 hr 30 min

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    63 m · 3 sec

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on US 50 East: Sedalia, Jefferson City

    1733 ft · 46 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    24.5 mi · 30 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto South Limit Avenue

    71.7 mi · 1 hr 31 min · South Limit Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left

    29.9 mi · 42 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East Commercial Street

    5 m · 1 sec · East Commercial Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Commercial Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
11 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Limit Avenue
71.7 mi · 35%
US 50 East
24.9 mi · 12%
East Commercial Street
0 mi
Longest Stretch

South Limit Avenue

Turn right onto South Limit Avenue

71.7 mi · 01h 31m

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
04h 33m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.1 mi
154.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sedalia
02h 16m from New York
Leave By
7:54 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving New York and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lebanon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 203.4 miles (327.4 km) and usually takes 04h 33m 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?

Sedalia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.7 miles from New York and 101.7 miles from Lebanon.

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

The direct path is about 154.3 miles (248.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.1 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 7:54 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.08 one way or $54.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.8 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 Lebanon.

Stop Ideas Near Sedalia

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

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

RAIL

Sedalia

1 mi away
100 block of Main Street, through parking lot
RAIL

Warrensburg

45 mi away
100 South Holden St.
RAIL

Jefferson City

93 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Lee's Summit

102 mi away
217 SW Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New York and Lebanon. Straight-line distance: 154.35 mi (248.41 km).

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#1 New York

Human settlement in Missouri, United States of America

Population264
Coordinates39.6852900, -93.9268800
Altitude244
CountryUnited States
Lebanon

#2 Lebanon

City in Laclede County, Missouri, United States

Population14,881
Coordinates37.6806000, -92.6637900
Altitude384
CountryUnited States
Start: New York (-93.92688, 39.68529)
End: Lebanon (-92.66379, 37.6806)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 327 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.18 gal
27.17 L · about $27.08
Round trip
$54.15
14.36 gal · 54.34 L
Estimated CO2
63.8 kg one way
Round trip: 127.6 kg / 281 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $27.08 $54.15
Mid-grade $4.25 $30.54 $61.07
Premium $4.65 $33.42 $66.83
Diesel $5.30 $38.08 $76.17

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between New York and Lebanon. The current time is 17:15:51.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.