How far is New York, MO from Sparta, MO?
The driving distance from New York, MO to Sparta, MO is about 222.5 miles (358.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 191 miles (307.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 36m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 48m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New York and Sparta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New York and Sparta.
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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 right
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward MO 13 South: Clinton
38 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto MO 13 South: Clinton
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward MO 13 South: Clinton
40 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto MO 13 South: Clinton
8 mi · 10 min
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Turn straight
15.2 mi · 19 min
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Turn left
86.6 mi · 1 hr 42 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 44 East: Rolla, Saint Louis
954 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Payne Stewart Highway
4.3 mi · 5 min · Payne Stewart Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 65 South: Branson
2343 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Schoolcraft Freeway
10.7 mi · 13 min · Schoolcraft Freeway
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Continue on American Legion Memorial Highway
5.9 mi · 7 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 65 Business, MO F: Sparta
994 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Continue on East South Street
6.1 mi · 9 min · East South Street
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Continue on Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New York and Sparta.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
Turn left
86.6 mi · 01h 42m
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 Partly Sunny near Sparta.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New York to Sparta?
The road trip is about 222.5 miles (358.1 km) and usually takes 04h 48m 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?
Clinton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111.3 miles from New York and 111.2 miles from Sparta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 191 miles (307.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.60 one way or $59.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around New York and Partly Sunny near Sparta.
Stop Ideas Near Clinton
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 Clinton.
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Sedalia
Lee's Summit
Independence
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New York and Sparta. Straight-line distance: 191.03 mi (307.43 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 Sparta
City in Christian County, Missouri
| Population | 1,792 |
| Coordinates | 37.0011600, -93.0815700 |
| Altitude | 428 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sparta (-93.08157, 37.00116)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 358 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 46m |
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 | $29.60 | $59.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $33.39 | $66.77 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $36.53 | $73.07 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $41.64 | $83.27 |
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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