How far is Tarkio, MO from York, MO?

The driving distance from Tarkio, MO to York, MO is about 8.1 miles (13.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6.3 miles (10.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
8.13 mi
00h 15m
Flight
6.31 mi
10.16 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.31 mi
Kilometers
10.16 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
8.13 mi
Kilometers
13.08 km
Drive Time
00h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in York
Wed, May 13, 1:31 AM CDT
Return by in Tarkio
Wed, May 13, 1:47 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tarkio
2026-05-13T01:16
Arrive York
Wed, May 13, 1:31 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:16 AM to 7:16 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Tarkio
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Westboro
MO

City in Atchison County, Missouri, United States

From Tarkio
4 mi
00h 07m
To York
4.1 mi
00h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NNW
Destination
79°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tarkio and York.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    63 m · 11 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South 2nd Street

    995 ft · 49 sec · South 2nd Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Walnut Street

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Walnut Street

  4. 4

    Turn right

    2 mi · 5 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto 220 Street

    2128 ft · 2 min · 220 Street

  6. 6

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 220 Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
6 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
74.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Walnut Street
5.49 mi · 68%
220 Street
0.4 mi · 5%
South 2nd Street
0.19 mi · 2%
Main Street
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

Walnut Street

At the end of the road, turn left onto Walnut Street

5.49 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 15m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.8 mi
6.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westboro
00h 07m from Tarkio
Leave By
7:58 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Tarkio and Sunny near York.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tarkio to York?

The road trip is about 8.1 miles (13.1 km) and usually takes 00h 15m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Westboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4 miles from Tarkio and 4.1 miles from York.

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

The direct path is about 6.3 miles (10.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.09 one way or $2.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tarkio and Sunny near York.

Stop Ideas Near Westboro

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

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

RAIL

Omaha

95 mi away
1003 S. 9th Street
RAIL

Creston

99 mi away
Pine and Adams Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tarkio and York. Straight-line distance: 6.31 mi (10.16 km).

Tarkio

#1 Tarkio

City in Missouri

Population1,420
Coordinates40.4402800, -95.3777600
Altitude283
CountryUnited States
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#2 York

Unincorporated community in Atchison County, Missouri

Population204
Coordinates40.4077700, -95.2655300
Altitude324
CountryUnited States
Start: Tarkio (-95.37776, 40.44028)
End: York (-95.26553, 40.40777)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 13 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.29 gal
1.09 L · about $1.09
Round trip
$2.19
0.58 gal · 2.18 L
Estimated CO2
2.6 kg one way
Round trip: 5.2 kg / 11 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.09 $2.19
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.23 $2.47
Premium $4.65 $1.35 $2.70
Diesel $5.30 $1.54 $3.08

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Tarkio and York. The current time is 01:16:08.

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.