How far is New York, MO from Liberty, MO?
The driving distance from New York, MO to Liberty, MO is about 178 miles (286.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 125.8 miles (202.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 31m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 45m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community in Missouri
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New York and Liberty.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New York and Liberty.
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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
59.4 mi · 1 hr 7 min · North Missouri Street
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Take the exit slight right toward MO WW: Downtown
860 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left onto East Broadway
2.5 mi · 4 min · East Broadway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
41 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
7.3 mi · 10 min
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Continue straight
1.3 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
8.1 mi · 11 min
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Take the ramp right toward US 54 West: Jefferson City
1074 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
5.9 mi · 6 min
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Turn left
5.2 mi · 13 min
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Turn left
4 mi · 10 min
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Turn right onto County Road 471
119 m · 19 sec · County Road 471
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Turn right onto County Road 440
66 m · 9 sec · County Road 440
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Road 440
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New York and Liberty.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
Turn right onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
79.5 mi · 01h 32m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving New York and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Liberty.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New York to Liberty?
The road trip is about 178 miles (286.4 km) and usually takes 03h 45m 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?
Chariton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.9 miles from New York and 89 miles from Liberty.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 125.8 miles (202.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.2 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 9:28 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.68 one way or $47.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around New York and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Liberty.
Stop Ideas Near Chariton
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 Chariton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New York and Liberty. Straight-line distance: 125.85 mi (202.53 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 Liberty
City in Missouri, United States
| Population | 32,418 |
| Coordinates | 38.6892100, -91.9593500 |
| Altitude | 197 |
| Country | United States |
End: Liberty (-91.95935, 38.68921)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 286 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 13m |
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 | $23.68 | $47.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.71 | $53.42 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $29.23 | $58.45 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $33.31 | $66.62 |
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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