How far is New York, MO from West Plains, MO?
The driving distance from New York, MO to West Plains, MO is about 306.8 miles (493.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 233.3 miles (375.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 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 06h 27m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Polk 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 West Plains.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New York and West Plains.
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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
8.3 mi · 10 min · Schoolcraft Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 60 East: Cabool
1228 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
82.2 mi · 1 hr 36 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 63 South: West Plains, Thayer
16.6 mi · 20 min
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Turn left onto Gibson Street
1307 ft · 22 sec · Gibson Street
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Turn straight
53 m · 6 sec
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Turn slight right onto Porter Wagoner Boulevard
1.1 mi · 3 min · Porter Wagoner Boulevard
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Continue on West Main Street
2854 ft · 1 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Court Square
117 m · 11 sec · Court Square
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Court Square
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New York and West Plains.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving New York and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near West Plains.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New York to West Plains?
The road trip is about 306.8 miles (493.7 km) and usually takes 06h 27m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Humansville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 153.4 miles from New York and 153.4 miles from West Plains.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 233.3 miles (375.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 73.5 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.84 one way or $81.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.2 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 West Plains.
Stop Ideas Near Humansville
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 Humansville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New York and West Plains. Straight-line distance: 233.29 mi (375.44 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 West Plains
City in Missouri, United States
| Population | 12,383 |
| Coordinates | 36.7281200, -91.8523700 |
| Altitude | 306 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Plains (-91.85237, 36.72812)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 494 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 49m |
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 | $40.84 | $81.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $46.06 | $92.12 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $50.40 | $100.81 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $57.44 | $114.88 |
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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