Spanning 189.1 miles across the Missouri heartland, this journey from Ash Grove to New York takes approximately 3 hours and 23 minutes of driving time. Because the route remains entirely within the Midwest, you can expect a consistent regional feel throughout the trip. Budget about $29 for fuel to cover the distance, which is manageable as a single-day excursion. Given the relatively short duration, there is no need to plan for an overnight stay unless you prefer a leisurely pace. With only one recommended stop, it is a straightforward trek that avoids the complexity of multi-day logistics.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
94.6 miles from Ash Grove, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 14m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
MO 13
148 mi
3h 9m
MO 123
10.2 mi
18m
Front Street
9.3 mi
16m
MO V
7.4 mi
13m
North Washington Street
7 mi
12m
MO U
5.5 mi
13m
Calhoun Avenue
0.8 mi
1m
South Poplar Street
0.5 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
MO 13
— 148 mi, about 3h 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ash Grove, MO and New York, MO.
1
Start on West Main Street
100 ft·9 sec·West Main Street
2
Turn left onto MO F
0.8 mi·1 min·Calhoun Avenue
3
Continue on MO V
6.0 mi·10 min·MO V
4
Keep slight right at fork onto MO V
1.5 mi·2 min·MO V
5
Turn left onto MO 123
7.0 mi·12 min·North Washington Street
6
Turn slight right onto MO 123; MO 215
10 mi·18 min·MO 123; MO 215
7
At end of road, turn left onto MO 32; MO 123
0.4 mi·35 sec·MO 32; MO 123
8
Turn slight right onto MO 123
283 ft·5 sec·Front Street
9
Turn slight right onto MO 123
0.5 mi·49 sec·South Poplar Street
10
Continue on MO 123
9.3 mi·16 min·Front Street
11
Turn right onto MO 13
0.2 mi·17 sec·MO 13
12
Take the exit
338 ft·10 sec
13
Merge onto MO 13
47 mi·56 min·MO 13
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Continue on MO 13
23 mi·29 min·MO 13
15
Enter roundabout onto MO 13
127 ft·1 sec·MO 13
Toward MO 13 North
16
Continue on MO 13
3.9 mi·4 min·MO 13
Toward MO 13 North
17
Enter roundabout onto MO 13
124 ft·1 sec·MO 13
Toward MO 13 North
18
Continue on MO 13
7.0 mi·8 min·MO 13
Toward MO 13 North
19
Enter roundabout onto MO 13
67 ft·0 sec·MO 13
20
Continue on MO 13
66 mi·1 hr 30 min·MO 13
21
Turn right onto MO U
5.5 mi·13 min·MO U
22
Turn left onto MO B
155 ft·4 sec·MO B
23
Arrive at destination
MO B
Trip Plan
Planning your departure is simple since the 3-hour and 23-minute duration offers plenty of flexibility for a morning or afternoon start. Since this is a turn-heavy route, try to schedule your single stop during a point in the journey where you need a break from navigating local intersections. Keep a close eye on your fuel levels before leaving Ash Grove, as the $29 estimated cost covers the distance but local roads may consume fuel differently than highway driving. If you find the constant turning fatiguing, prioritize arriving at your destination before dark to ensure better visibility on these non-highway stretches.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 94.6 miles from Ash Grove, MO, or about 2h 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 148 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 42 miles or 1h 10m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 94.6 miles or 2h 14m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near New York, MO than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Ash Grove, MO so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Ash Grove, MO
This is one driving day of about 189.1 miles and 4h 26m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 miles from Ash Grove, MO.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on MO 13 for about 148 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 25.4 and 117.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
25.4 mi into trip|~45m in|MO 32; MO 123
At end of road, turn left onto MO 32; MO 123
Navigation decision point
6
35.9 mi into trip|~1h 3m in|MO 13
Merge onto MO 13
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
106.4 mi into trip|~2h 28m in|MO 13
Enter roundabout onto MO 13 toward MO 13 North
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward MO 13 North
6
110.2 mi into trip|~2h 33m in|MO 13
Enter roundabout onto MO 13 toward MO 13 North
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward MO 13 North
5
117.3 mi into trip|~2h 42m in|MO 13
Enter roundabout onto MO 13
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$29.56 one way
$59.13 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg66 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$32.46
$64.92
premium
$4.89
$36.39
$72.78
diesel
$5.61
$41.75
$83.50
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 66.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
56.7
0
$19.86
$9.08
Efficient EV
47.3
0
$16.55
$7.56
EV Truck/SUV
75.6
0
$26.47
$12.10
Gas CO2
66 kg
EV CO2
22 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Ash Grove, MO
Night
in Ash Grove on Saturday
Local time
9:48 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
New York, MO
Night
in New York on Saturday
Local time
9:48 PM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
8 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 26m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous interstate grind, this route relies on navigating Calhoun Avenue, North Washington Street, and Front Street. Because the highway share is 0%, your entire travel time is spent on local roads rather than high-speed thoroughfares. This creates a technical driving environment where you will frequently navigate turns rather than cruising in a straight line. Prepare for a hands-on experience that keeps you engaged with the local road network from start to finish.
84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 148 mi on MO 13.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MO 13 and MO 123. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 25.4 miles in near MO 32; MO 123.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 26m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 25.4 miles (MO 32; MO 123): Navigation decision point; at 35.9 miles (MO 13): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 106.4 miles (MO 13): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 26m. Total distance: 189.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 148 miles on MO 13. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 25.4 miles (MO 32; MO 123): Navigation decision point; at 35.9 miles (MO 13): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 106.4 miles (MO 13): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Possible but tiring. At 4.4 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.9 hours — manageable with a long break at New York, MO, but most travelers stay overnight.
