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

The driving distance from Taos, MO to New York, MO is about 64.4 miles (103.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.9 miles (78.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
64.37 mi
01h 04m
Flight
48.89 mi
78.68 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.89 mi
Kilometers
78.68 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
64.37 mi
Kilometers
103.59 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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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 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New York
Sat, Apr 18, 1:29 AM CDT
Return by in Taos
Sat, Apr 18, 2:33 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Taos
2026-04-18T00:25
Arrive New York
Sat, Apr 18, 1:29 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Taos
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Stewartsville
MO

City in DeKalb County, Missouri, United States

From Taos
32.1 mi
00h 32m
To New York
32.2 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
17 to 22 mph NW
Destination
55°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Southeast Taos Road

    1.5 mi · 6 min · Southeast Taos Road

  2. 2

    Turn left

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Grand DD

    1 mi · 3 min · Grand DD

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 29 North, US 71 North: Saint Joseph

    891 ft · 22 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    9.9 mi · 11 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 36 East: Cameron

    2040 ft · 43 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    46.5 mi · 54 min

  8. 8

    Turn right

    3.5 mi · 8 min

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
9 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 36 East
46.9 mi · 73%
I 29 North
10 mi · 16%
Southeast Taos Road
1.5 mi · 2%
Grand DD
1 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US 36 East

Merge slight left

46.5 mi · 00h 54m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.5 mi
48.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stewartsville
00h 32m from Taos
Leave By
4:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Taos and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near New York.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 64.4 miles (103.6 km) and usually takes 01h 04m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Stewartsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.1 miles from Taos and 32.2 miles from New York.

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

The direct path is about 48.9 miles (78.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.56 one way or $17.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Taos and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near New York.

Stop Ideas Near Stewartsville

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

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

RAIL

Independence

74 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.
RAIL

Union Station

74 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.
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Lee's Summit

94 mi away
217 SW Main St.
RAIL

Lawrence

107 mi away
413 East 7th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Taos and New York. Straight-line distance: 48.89 mi (78.68 km).

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#1 Taos

City in Buchanan County, Missouri, United States

Population1,157
Coordinates39.5775000, -94.8349600
Altitude326
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: Southeast Taos Road (-94.834962, 39.577543)
End: Northeast State Highway B (-93.92718, 39.685291)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 104 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.27 gal
8.6 L · about $8.56
Round trip
$17.12
4.54 gal · 17.2 L
Estimated CO2
20.2 kg one way
Round trip: 40.3 kg / 89 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.56 $17.12
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.65 $19.31
Premium $4.65 $10.56 $21.13
Diesel $5.30 $12.04 $24.08

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 Taos and New York. The current time is 00:25:25.

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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.