How far is New York, MO from Taos, MO?
The driving distance from New York, MO to Taos, MO is about 64.7 miles (104.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 48.9 miles (78.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in DeKalb County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New York and Taos.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New York and Taos.
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Start on the route
3.5 mi · 8 min
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Turn left onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
23.5 mi · 28 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Continue straight
13.4 mi · 15 min
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Continue straight
9.8 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 29 South, US 71 South: Kansas City
1175 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Sergeant Robert Kimberling Memorial Highway
10.2 mi · 11 min · Sergeant Robert Kimberling Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MO DD: Faucett
788 ft · 18 sec
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Turn right
1.5 km · 2 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.5 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto Southeast Taos Road
1.5 mi · 6 min · Southeast Taos Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southeast Taos Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New York and Taos.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
Turn left onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
23.5 mi · 00h 28m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving New York and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Taos.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New York to Taos?
The road trip is about 64.7 miles (104.1 km) and usually takes 01h 26m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Stewartsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.3 miles from New York and 32.4 miles from Taos.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 48.9 miles (78.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.60 one way or $17.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around New York and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Taos.
Stop Ideas Near Stewartsville
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 Stewartsville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New York and Taos. Straight-line distance: 48.89 mi (78.68 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 Taos
City in Buchanan County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 1,157 |
| Coordinates | 39.5775000, -94.8349600 |
| Altitude | 326 |
| Country | United States |
End: Taos (-94.83496, 39.5775)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 104 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 48m |
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 | $8.60 | $17.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $9.70 | $19.39 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $10.61 | $21.22 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $12.09 | $24.19 |
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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