Road Trips from New York, MO
Planning a weekend escape from New York, MO? You've got options ranging from short, highway-focused hops to longer treks. Most routes here are under 2 hours and stick to mostly flat terrain, making them ideal for quick day trips. If you're looking for a bit more adventure, there are a couple of longer drives that hit a higher drive score and even include access to parks, offering a good contrast for a longer outing.
Total Routes
28
Shortest
0.6h
With Parks Nearby
11
Under 2 hours
6 total in this range
Country Club Village, MO
1h 13m56.9 mi one way
This highway-focused drive is a solid choice for a quick getaway, covering 56.9 miles in about 1.2 hours. It features mostly flat terrain, and you'll find parks available along the route, making it a convenient option for a day trip.
Claycomo, MO
1h 15m61.2 mi one way
For a straightforward trip, this 61.2-mile route to Claycomo takes just 1.3 hours. It's a highway-focused drive with mostly flat terrain, perfect for a no-fuss outing. No parks are noted nearby on this particular path.
Gower, MO
1h 10m53.2 mi one way
A shorter option at 53.2 miles, this drive to Gower takes about 1.2 hours. It's characterized as a highway-focused route with no specific terrain details provided and no parks listed nearby. It's one of the closer destinations from New York.
Kansas City, MO
1h 26m70.8 mi one way
This 70.8-mile trip to Kansas City, MO, is a highway-focused drive that takes approximately 1.4 hours. While it offers a bit more distance than some closer options, it doesn't feature parks directly on the route. The terrain is not specified.
Richmond, MO
56m34.4 mi one way
At 34.4 miles and just 0.9 hours, Richmond, MO, is the shortest drive on this list. It's a highway-focused route with mostly flat terrain and no parks noted. This is your go-to for the quickest escape.
Full-day getaway
6 total in this range
New Franklin, MO
2h 38m118.9 mi one way
This 118.9-mile drive to New Franklin, MO, offers a longer journey at 2.6 hours with a drive score of 9. The profile is 'Mixed drive', suggesting varied scenery. There are no parks noted on this route.
Warsaw, MO
3h 4m136.2 mi one way
Consider Warsaw, MO, for a longer excursion. This 136.2-mile drive takes 3.1 hours and has a higher drive score of 9. It features parks, indicating potential for outdoor activity, and is a good choice if you're looking for a more substantial trip than the closer options.
Center, MO
3h 4m149 mi one way
This 149-mile trip to Center, MO, will take about 3.1 hours and has a drive score of 8. It's described as 'Mostly highway,' providing a straightforward longer journey without parks noted.
Humansville, MO
3h 21m151.2 mi one way
Hannibal, MO
2h 55m145.9 mi one way
Hannibal, MO, is accessible via a 145.9-mile route taking 2.9 hours, with a drive score of 8. This 'Mostly highway' drive offers a longer option and doesn't list any parks along the way.
Weekend trip
15 total in this range
Fenton, MO
5h 7m252.5 mi one way
Creve Coeur, MO
4h 58m247.2 mi one way
This extensive 247.2-mile drive to Creve Coeur, MO, takes 5 hours and has a top drive score of 10. It's a 'Mixed drive' that includes access to parks, notably Gateway Arch National Park, offering the most significant excursion among these options.
Brentwood, MO
5h 1m250.5 mi one way
Owensville, MO
4h 31m223 mi one way
Lebanon, MO
4h 33m203.4 mi one way
Lebanon, MO, is a substantial drive at 203.4 miles, taking 4.6 hours. This highway-focused route boasts the highest drive score of 10 and includes access to parks, making it a strong contender for a longer, activity-filled escape.
Long-haul ideas
Browse by Mood
Fenton, MO
5h 7m252.5 mi one way
Creve Coeur, MO
4h 58m247.2 mi one way
Brentwood, MO
5h 1m250.5 mi one way
Owensville, MO
4h 31m223 mi one way
Warsaw, MO
3h 4m136.2 mi one way
Hannibal, MO
2h 55m145.9 mi one way
Kansas City, MO
1h 26m70.8 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
With mostly flat terrain and park access on some longer routes, spring offers pleasant drives to explore the natural surroundings before the summer heat.
Summer
The highway-focused routes are well-suited for summer travel, with longer options providing access to parks for outdoor activities.
Fall
As temperatures cool, the varied drive profiles, including 'Mixed drive' and 'Mostly highway' options, are ideal for scenic fall road trips.
Winter
The shorter, highway-focused drives with consistently flat terrain make for accessible winter travel, prioritizing efficient movement over extended sightseeing.
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