How far is Scott City, MO from New York, MO?
The driving distance from Scott City, MO to New York, MO is about 366.2 miles (589.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 292.9 miles (471.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 28m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 44m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Pike County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Scott City and New York.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scott City and New York.
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Start on Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 55 North, US 61 North: Cape Girardeau
2116 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
3.6 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left
101.5 mi · 1 hr 49 min
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Continue on Rosa Parks Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Rosa Parks Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 270 West, I 255 East: Kansas City, Chicago
1279 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 270 West: Kansas City
118 m · 8 sec
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Continue on I 270 West
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
11.5 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 64, US 40, US 61: Wentzville, Saint Louis
705 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 64 West, US 40 West, US 61 North: Wentzville
2009 ft · 49 sec
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Continue on I 64 West, US 40 West, US 61 North: Wentzville
674 ft · 10 sec
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
98.8 mi · 1 hr 58 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight left
76 m · 15 sec
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Turn left onto Paris Gravel Road
2645 ft · 1 min · Paris Gravel Road
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Keep slight right to continue on County Road 422
85 m · 9 sec · County Road 422
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Turn right onto Veterans Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Veterans Road
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Take the ramp left toward US 36 West, MO 110 West: Monroe City
1226 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left onto V.F.W. Memorial Highway
5.8 mi · 7 min · V.F.W. Memorial Highway
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Continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
132.8 mi · 2 hr 33 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 Scott City and New York.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
Continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
133 mi · 02h 33m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Scott City and Partly Sunny then 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 Scott City to New York?
The road trip is about 366.2 miles (589.4 km) and usually takes 05h 44m 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?
Eolia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 182.4 miles from Scott City and 183.9 miles from New York.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 292.9 miles (471.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 73.3 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 5:32 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.72 one way or $97.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 114.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Scott City and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near New York.
Stop Ideas Near Eolia
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 Eolia.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Scott City and New York. Straight-line distance: 292.91 mi (471.4 km).
#1 Scott City
City in Scott County, Kansas, United States of America
| Population | 4,468 |
| Coordinates | 37.2167200, -89.5245300 |
| Altitude | 113 |
| 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: 589 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 34m |
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 | $48.72 | $97.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $54.95 | $109.90 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $60.13 | $120.26 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $68.53 | $137.06 |
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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