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

The driving distance from Oakland, MO to New York, MO is about 211.9 miles (341.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 159.6 miles (256.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 41m 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
211.97 mi
03h 50m
Flight
159.63 mi
256.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
159.63 mi
Kilometers
256.9 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
211.97 mi
Kilometers
341.14 km
Drive Time
03h 50m

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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 03h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New York
Sat, Apr 18, 3:23 AM CDT
Return by in Oakland
Sat, Apr 18, 7:14 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oakland
2026-04-17T23:32
Arrive New York
Sat, Apr 18, 3:23 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:18 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oakland
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
Sedalia
MO

City in Missouri

From Oakland
105.8 mi
01h 55m
To New York
106.2 mi
01h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph S
Destination
82°F
Friday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Evanston Road

    52 m · 13 sec · Evanston Road

  2. 2

    Turn left

    2 mi · 5 min

  3. 3

    Turn left

    5.1 mi · 9 min

  4. 4

    Continue on South Jefferson Avenue

    2.5 mi · 4 min · South Jefferson Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on North Jefferson Street

    28.7 mi · 40 min · North Jefferson Street

  6. 6

    Turn right

    71.7 mi · 1 hr 31 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West Broadway Boulevard

    24.6 mi · 30 min · West Broadway Boulevard

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 13: Clinton, Higginsville

    1527 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Turn slight right

    4.8 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    21 m · 1 sec

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout

    66.3 mi · 1 hr 30 min

  12. 12

    Turn right

    5.5 mi · 13 min

  13. 13

    Turn left

    47 m · 4 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oakland and New York.

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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MO 13
66.6 mi · 31%
North Jefferson Street
28.7 mi · 14%
West Broadway Boulevard
24.6 mi · 12%
South Jefferson Avenue
2.47 mi · 1%
Evanston Road
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

71.7 mi · 01h 31m

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
03h 50m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.3 mi
159.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sedalia
01h 55m from Oakland
Leave By
9:18 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Oakland and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near New York.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 211.9 miles (341.1 km) and usually takes 03h 50m 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 105.8 miles from Oakland and 106.2 miles from New York.

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 52.3 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 9:18 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.21 one way or $56.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Oakland and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near New York.

Stop Ideas Near Sedalia

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

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

RAIL

Sedalia

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

Warrensburg

45 mi away
100 South Holden St.
RAIL

Jefferson City

93 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Lee's Summit

102 mi away
217 SW Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oakland and New York. Straight-line distance: 159.63 mi (256.9 km).

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#1 Oakland

City in St.

Population1,375
Coordinates37.6364300, -92.5593400
Altitude380
CountryUnited States
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#2 New York

Human settlement in Missouri, United States of America

Population264
Coordinates39.6852900, -93.9268800
Altitude244
CountryUnited States
Start: Evanston Road (-92.55933, 37.636566)
End: Northeast State Highway B (-93.92718, 39.685291)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 341 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
7.48 gal
28.31 L · about $28.21
Round trip
$56.41
14.96 gal · 56.62 L
Estimated CO2
66.5 kg one way
Round trip: 132.9 kg / 293 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $28.21 $56.41
Mid-grade $4.25 $31.81 $63.62
Premium $4.65 $34.81 $69.62
Diesel $5.30 $39.67 $79.35

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Oakland and New York. The current time is 23:32:43.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.