How far is Potosi, MO from New York, MO?
The driving distance from Potosi, MO to New York, MO is about 288.1 miles (463.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 207.7 miles (334.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 46m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in the state of Missouri.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Potosi and New York.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Potosi and New York.
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Start on West High Street
1 mi · 2 min · West High Street
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Turn left
11.1 mi · 15 min
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Turn left
20.4 mi · 35 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
6.2 mi · 10 min
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Turn straight onto South Commercial Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · South Commercial Avenue
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Turn left onto North Main Street
6.2 mi · 9 min · North Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
2437 ft · 55 sec
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Turn right
31.1 mi · 47 min
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Take the ramp left toward I 70 West, US 40 West: Columbia, Jonesburg
1032 ft · 13 sec
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Merge slight left
64.2 mi · 1 hr 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 63: Jefferson City, Moberly
1058 ft · 23 sec
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Turn right onto US 63 North: Moberly
53 m · 4 sec
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Merge slight left
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
57.8 mi · 1 hr 5 min
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Take the exit left toward US 36 West, MO 110 West: Saint Joseph
875 ft · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
79.6 mi · 1 hr 32 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Turn left
3.5 mi · 8 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Potosi and New York.
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
Merge slight left onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
79.6 mi · 01h 32m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Potosi to New York?
The road trip is about 288.1 miles (463.6 km) and usually takes 04h 53m 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?
Columbia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 141.8 miles from Potosi and 146.3 miles from New York.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 207.7 miles (334.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 80.4 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 7:14 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.35 one way or $76.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Potosi and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near New York.
Stop Ideas Near Columbia
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 Columbia.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Potosi and New York. Straight-line distance: 207.73 mi (334.31 km).
#1 Potosi
County seat of Washington County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 2,548 |
| Coordinates | 37.9364400, -90.7879100 |
| Altitude | 275 |
| Country | United States |
#2 New York
Human settlement in Missouri, United States of America
| Population | 264 |
| Coordinates | 39.6852900, -93.9268800 |
| Altitude | 244 |
| Country | United States |
End: Northeast State Highway B (-93.92718, 39.685291)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 464 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 35m |
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 | $38.35 | $76.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $43.25 | $86.51 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $47.33 | $94.66 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $53.94 | $107.88 |
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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