How far is New York, MO from Oakland, MO?
The driving distance from New York, MO to Oakland, MO is about 211.8 miles (340.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 159.6 miles (256.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 38m 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 04h 49m.
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.
City in Missouri
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New York and Oakland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New York and Oakland.
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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
66.3 mi · 1 hr 30 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
63 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
5.1 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 50 East: Sedalia, Jefferson City
1733 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
24.5 mi · 30 min
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Turn right onto South Limit Avenue
71.7 mi · 1 hr 31 min · South Limit Avenue
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Turn left
31.2 mi · 44 min
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Turn left
5.1 mi · 9 min
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Turn right
2 mi · 5 min
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Turn right onto Evanston Road
52 m · 8 sec · Evanston Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Evanston Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New York and Oakland.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving New York and Showers And Thunderstorms near Oakland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New York to Oakland?
The road trip is about 211.8 miles (340.9 km) and usually takes 04h 49m 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 105.9 miles from New York and 105.9 miles from Oakland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 159.6 miles (256.9 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 7:22 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.17 one way or $56.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.4 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 Oakland.
Stop Ideas Near Sedalia
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 Sedalia.
Sedalia
Warrensburg
Jefferson City
Lee's Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New York and Oakland. Straight-line distance: 159.63 mi (256.9 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 Oakland
City in St.
| Population | 1,375 |
| Coordinates | 37.6364300, -92.5593400 |
| Altitude | 380 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oakland (-92.55934, 37.63643)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 341 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 38m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $28.17 | $56.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $31.77 | $63.54 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $34.77 | $69.53 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $39.62 | $79.24 |
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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