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

The driving distance from Steele, MO to New York, MO is about 449.1 miles (722.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 334.4 miles (538.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 51m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
449.11 mi
06h 55m
Flight
334.35 mi
538.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
334.35 mi
Kilometers
538.09 km
Flight Time
00h 40m

Driving Distance

Road route
449.11 mi
Kilometers
722.78 km
Drive Time
06h 55m

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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 06h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New York
Sat, Apr 25, 1:11 PM CDT
Return by in Steele
Sat, Apr 25, 8:07 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Steele
2026-04-25T06:15
Arrive New York
Sat, Apr 25, 1:11 PM CDT
Route Timing
06h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:56 PM to 2:26 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Steele
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Dardenne Prairie
MO

City in Saint Charles County, Missouri, United States

From Steele
223.8 mi
03h 27m
To New York
225.4 mi
03h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
73°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    51 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Walnut Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · North Walnut Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward I 55 North, US 61 North: Sikeston

    48.3 mi · 52 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    37.2 mi · 40 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    101.5 mi · 1 hr 49 min

  6. 6

    Continue on Rosa Parks Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Rosa Parks Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270 West, I 255 East: Kansas City, Chicago

    1279 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 West: Kansas City

    118 m · 8 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on I 270 West

    1.2 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    11.5 mi · 14 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64, US 40, US 61: Wentzville, Saint Louis

    705 ft · 17 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 64 West, US 40 West, US 61 North: Wentzville

    2009 ft · 49 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on I 64 West, US 40 West, US 61 North: Wentzville

    674 ft · 10 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    98.8 mi · 1 hr 58 min · Avenue of the Saints

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight left

    76 m · 15 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Paris Gravel Road

    2645 ft · 1 min · Paris Gravel Road

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on County Road 422

    85 m · 9 sec · County Road 422

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Veterans Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Veterans Road

  19. 19

    Take the ramp left toward US 36 West, MO 110 West: Monroe City

    1226 ft · 16 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto V.F.W. Memorial Highway

    5.8 mi · 7 min · V.F.W. Memorial Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

    132.8 mi · 2 hr 33 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

  22. 22

    Turn left

    3.5 mi · 8 min

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
23 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
187 mi · 42%
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
133 mi · 30%
Avenue of the Saints
98.8 mi · 22%
I 270 West
12.5 mi · 3%
V.F.W. Memorial Highway
5.84 mi · 1%
Veterans Road
2.22 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
06h 55m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+114.7 mi
334.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dardenne Prairie
03h 27m from Steele
Leave By
10:08 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Steele 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 Steele to New York?

The road trip is about 449.1 miles (722.8 km) and usually takes 06h 55m 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?

Dardenne Prairie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 223.8 miles from Steele and 225.4 miles from New York.

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

The direct path is about 334.4 miles (538.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 114.7 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 $59.77 one way or $119.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 140.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Steele and Mostly Sunny near New York.

Stop Ideas Near Dardenne Prairie

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Dardenne Prairie and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Park
Scenic stop 0.9 mi away

City Hall Park

Dardenne Prairie , MO
Dardenne Prairie, MO 63368
Rating 4.8/5 294 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
City of O'Fallon
Meeting point 5 mi away

City of O'Fallon

O'Fallon , MO
100 N Main St, O'Fallon, MO 63366
Rating 3.3/5 22 reviews City Hall,Water utility company
Swingley Ridge @ Chesterfield City Hall SB
Nearby stop 12.4 mi away

Swingley Ridge @ Chesterfield City Hall SB

Chesterfield , MO
Chesterfield, MO 63017
Bus stop

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dardenne Prairie.

RAIL

Washington

34 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Kirkwood

35 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

48 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Alton

54 mi away
3400 College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Steele and New York. Straight-line distance: 334.35 mi (538.09 km).

Steele

#1 Steele

City in Pemiscot County, Missouri, United States

Population1,853
Coordinates36.0839600, -89.8292500
Altitude80
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: North Walnut Street (-89.829362, 36.084061)
End: Northeast State Highway B (-93.92718, 39.685291)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 723 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
15.85 gal
59.99 L · about $59.77
Round trip
$119.54
31.7 gal · 119.98 L
Estimated CO2
140.9 kg one way
Round trip: 281.7 kg / 621 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $59.77 $119.54
Mid-grade $4.25 $67.41 $134.82
Premium $4.65 $73.77 $147.53
Diesel $5.30 $84.07 $168.14

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Steele and New York. The current time is 06:15:17.

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.