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

The driving distance from Seymour, MO to New York, MO is about 233.9 miles (376.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 186.3 miles (299.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 53m 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
233.97 mi
03h 56m
Flight
186.28 mi
299.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
186.28 mi
Kilometers
299.79 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
233.97 mi
Kilometers
376.54 km
Drive Time
03h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New York
Mon, May 25, 8:55 AM CDT
Return by in Seymour
Mon, May 25, 12:52 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Seymour
2026-05-25T04:58
Arrive New York
Mon, May 25, 8:55 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 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
9:06 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Seymour
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
Deepwater
MO

City in Missouri, USA

From Seymour
116.9 mi
01h 58m
To New York
117.1 mi
01h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Memorial Day

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph E
Destination
83°F
Memorial Day

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Washington Street

    50 m · 13 sec · West Washington Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1218 ft · 30 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Clinton Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Clinton Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on West Steel Street

    597 ft · 19 sec · West Steel Street

  5. 5

    Turn left

    26.4 mi · 31 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 65 North: Sedalia

    1511 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Schoolcraft Freeway

    8.1 mi · 10 min · Schoolcraft Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 44 West: Joplin

    1.3 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Payne Stewart Highway

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Payne Stewart Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 13: Bolivar

    596 ft · 15 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on MO 13: Bolivar

    46 m · 4 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on MO 13 North: Bolivar

    64 m · 7 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto North Kansas Expressway

    86.5 mi · 1 hr 42 min · North Kansas Expressway

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    23.1 mi · 29 min

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward MO 13 North

    39 m · 2 sec

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto MO 13 North

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward MO 13 North

    38 m · 2 sec

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto MO 13 North

    7 mi · 9 min

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    21 m · 1 sec

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout

    66.3 mi · 1 hr 30 min

  21. 21

    Turn right

    5.5 mi · 13 min

  22. 22

    Turn left

    47 m · 4 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
3 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Kansas Expressway
110 mi · 47%
MO 13 North
77.3 mi · 33%
Schoolcraft Freeway
8.06 mi · 3%
Payne Stewart Highway
4.1 mi · 2%
West Clinton Avenue
1.07 mi
I 44 West
0.79 mi
Longest Stretch

North Kansas Expressway

Merge slight left onto North Kansas Expressway

86.5 mi · 01h 42m

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 56m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.6 mi
186.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Deepwater
01h 58m from Seymour
Leave By
9:06 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Seymour and Mostly Sunny near New York.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 233.9 miles (376.5 km) and usually takes 03h 56m 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?

Deepwater is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.9 miles from Seymour and 117.1 miles from New York.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 186.3 miles (299.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.6 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 9:06 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.15 one way or $62.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Seymour and Mostly Sunny near New York.

Stop Ideas Near Deepwater

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

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

RAIL

Warrensburg

56 mi away
100 South Holden St.
RAIL

Sedalia

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

Lee's Summit

90 mi away
217 SW Main St.
RAIL

Independence

108 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Seymour and New York. Straight-line distance: 186.28 mi (299.79 km).

Seymour

#1 Seymour

City in Missouri, United States

Population2,022
Coordinates37.1464400, -92.7687800
Altitude501
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: West Washington Street (-92.76879, 37.146165)
End: Northeast State Highway B (-93.92718, 39.685291)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 377 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.26 gal
31.25 L · about $31.15
Round trip
$62.30
16.52 gal · 62.5 L
Estimated CO2
73.4 kg one way
Round trip: 146.8 kg / 324 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $31.15 $62.30
Mid-grade $4.25 $35.13 $70.26
Premium $4.65 $38.44 $76.88
Diesel $5.30 $43.81 $87.62

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 · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Seymour and New York. The current time is 04:58:24.

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.