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

The driving distance from New York, MO to Steelville, MO is about 251.5 miles (404.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 182.3 miles (293.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 17m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
251.54 mi
05h 08m
Flight
182.31 mi
293.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
182.31 mi
Kilometers
293.4 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
251.54 mi
Kilometers
404.81 km
Drive Time
05h 08m

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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 05h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Steelville
Sun, Apr 19, 8:46 AM CDT
Return by in New York
Sun, Apr 19, 1:54 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New York
2026-04-19T03:37
Arrive Steelville
Sun, Apr 19, 8:46 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:09 AM to 1:09 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
6:42 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
Sturgeon
MO

City in Missouri

From New York
125.7 mi
02h 34m
To Steelville
125.8 mi
02h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph WNW
Destination
64°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    3.5 mi · 8 min

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

    79.5 mi · 1 hr 32 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward US 63: Kirksville, Macon

    924 ft · 25 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Missouri Street

    86.2 mi · 1 hr 36 min · North Missouri Street

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 54 West, US 63 South: Jefferson City

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 63 South, US 50

    66 m · 5 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on US 63 South, US 50

    724 ft · 16 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on US 63 South, US 50 East

    547 ft · 15 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    12 mi · 15 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on US 63 South: Rolla

    38.2 mi · 50 min

  11. 11

    Turn left

    25.2 mi · 37 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    4.5 mi · 7 min

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    1 km · 56 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    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 Steelville.

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
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Missouri Street
86.2 mi · 34%
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
79.5 mi · 32%
US 63 South
55 mi · 22%
US 54 West
1.47 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.63 mi
US 63
0.18 mi
Longest Stretch

North Missouri Street

Turn right onto North Missouri Street

86.2 mi · 01h 36m

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
05h 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+69.2 mi
182.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sturgeon
02h 34m from New York
Leave By
6:42 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving New York and Sunny near Steelville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 251.5 miles (404.8 km) and usually takes 05h 08m 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?

Sturgeon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 125.7 miles from New York and 125.8 miles from Steelville.

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

The direct path is about 182.3 miles (293.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 69.2 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 6:42 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.49 one way or $66.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around New York and Sunny near Steelville.

Stop Ideas Near Sturgeon

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

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

RAIL

Jefferson City

73 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

La Plata

90 mi away
535 N. Owensby St.
RAIL

Hermann

94 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Sedalia

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New York and Steelville. Straight-line distance: 182.31 mi (293.4 km).

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#1 New York

Human settlement in Missouri, United States of America

Population264
Coordinates39.6852900, -93.9268800
Altitude244
CountryUnited States
Steelville

#2 Steelville

City in Crawford County, Missouri, United States

Population1,636
Coordinates37.9681000, -91.3548700
Altitude228
CountryUnited States
Start: New York (-93.92688, 39.68529)
End: Steelville (-91.35487, 37.9681)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 405 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.88 gal
33.6 L · about $33.49
Round trip
$66.97
17.76 gal · 67.2 L
Estimated CO2
78.9 kg one way
Round trip: 157.8 kg / 348 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $33.49 $66.97
Mid-grade $4.25 $37.77 $75.53
Premium $4.65 $41.33 $82.66
Diesel $5.30 $47.10 $94.20

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between New York and Steelville. The current time is 03:37:24.

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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.