Hollister, MO to New York, MO is 242 miles and takes about 5h 11m via MO 13 and North Kansas Expressway, with a fuel budget near $38 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within the Midwest region, primarily within Missouri. With 87% of the drive on highways, expect a relatively straightforward trip. It's a single-day drive, so you can leave when it's convenient and arrive with time to spare.
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
121 miles from Hollister, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 26m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
MO 13
100.4 mi
2h 13m
North Kansas Expressway
86.5 mi
1h 41m
American Legion Memorial Highway
18.6 mi
21m
US Highway 65
12 mi
13m
Schoolcraft Freeway
10.7 mi
13m
MO U
5.5 mi
13m
Payne Stewart Highway
4.1 mi
5m
South Business 65
1.2 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
MO 13
— 100.4 mi, about 2h 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hollister, MO and New York, MO.
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Start on Old Mill Road
392 ft·22 sec·Old Mill Road
2
Turn left onto Esplanade Drive
385 ft·24 sec·Esplanade Drive
3
Turn left onto US 65 Bus
1.2 mi·2 min·South Business 65
4
Enter roundabout onto US 65 Bus; MO 76
372 ft·7 sec·US 65 Bus; MO 76
Toward US 65 Business, MO 76 West: Branson
5
Continue on US 65 Bus; MO 76
0.7 mi·1 min·US 65 Bus; MO 76
Toward US 65 Business, MO 76 West: Branson
6
Continue on Red Route
0.4 mi·46 sec·Veterans Boulevard
7
Continue on Red Route
150 ft·3 sec·Veterans Boulevard
8
Enter roundabout onto Red Route
287 ft·8 sec·Branson Landing Boulevard
9
Continue on Red Route
0.5 mi·58 sec·Branson Landing Boulevard
10
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·29 sec
Toward US 65 North: Springfield
11
Merge onto US 65; MO 76
7.7 mi·8 min·American Legion Memorial Highway
12
Continue on US 65
12 mi·13 min·US Highway 65
13
Continue on US 65
11 mi·12 min·American Legion Memorial Highway
14
Continue on US 65
11 mi·13 min·Schoolcraft Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.8 mi·1 min
Toward I 44 West: Joplin
16
Merge onto I 44
4.1 mi·5 min·Payne Stewart Highway
17
Take the exit
0.1 mi·14 sec
Exit 77Toward MO 13: Bolivar
18
Keep slight left at fork
150 ft·3 sec
Exit 77Toward MO 13: Bolivar
19
Keep slight right at fork
209 ft·7 sec
Exit 77Toward MO 13 North: Bolivar
20
Merge onto MO 13
86 mi·1 hr 41 min·North Kansas Expressway
Use the left / straight lanes.
21
Continue on MO 13
23 mi·29 min·MO 13
22
Enter roundabout onto MO 13
127 ft·1 sec·MO 13
Toward MO 13 North
23
Continue on MO 13
3.9 mi·4 min·MO 13
Toward MO 13 North
24
Enter roundabout onto MO 13
124 ft·1 sec·MO 13
Toward MO 13 North
25
Continue on MO 13
7.0 mi·8 min·MO 13
Toward MO 13 North
26
Enter roundabout onto MO 13
67 ft·0 sec·MO 13
27
Continue on MO 13
66 mi·1 hr 30 min·MO 13
28
Turn right onto MO U
5.5 mi·13 min·MO U
29
Turn left onto MO B
155 ft·4 sec·MO B
30
Arrive at destination
MO B
Trip Plan
This is a manageable one-day drive, so you can afford to leave a little later in the morning. Plan for one stop to break up the 5-hour drive, perhaps around the halfway point. Given that most of the route is highway driving, watch for transitions between higher-speed roads and local surface streets, especially as you approach your destination. With a fuel cost estimated at $38, it's wise to top off your tank before leaving Hollister to ensure you have plenty of gas for the entire trip.
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 121 miles from Hollister, MO, or about 2h 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 100.4 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 53 miles or 1h 6m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 121 miles or 2h 26m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 6m
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 Hollister, 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 Hollister, MO
This is one driving day of about 242 miles and 5h 11m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 53 miles from Hollister, 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 100.4 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 18
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.3 and 163.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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1.3 mi into trip|~3m in|US 65 Bus; MO 76
Enter roundabout onto US 65 Bus; MO 76 toward US 65 Business, MO 76 West: Branson
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 65 Business, MO 76 West: Branson
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49.5 mi into trip|~1h 2m in
Keep slight left at fork toward MO 13: Bolivar
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 77
Toward MO 13: Bolivar
7
49.5 mi into trip|~1h 2m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MO 13 North: Bolivar
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 77
Toward MO 13 North: Bolivar
6
159.2 mi into trip|~3h 13m in|MO 13
Enter roundabout onto MO 13 toward MO 13 North
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward MO 13 North
6
163.1 mi into trip|~3h 18m in|MO 13
Enter roundabout onto MO 13 toward MO 13 North
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward MO 13 North
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$35.74 one way
$71.48 round trip
$3.75/gal25.4 MPG avg85 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.14
$39.45
$78.91
premium
$4.72
$44.93
$89.86
diesel
$4.80
$45.69
$91.39
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$36
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$61–$86
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 84.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
72.6
0
$25.41
$11.62
Efficient EV
60.5
0
$21.18
$9.68
EV Truck/SUV
96.8
1
$33.88
$15.49
Gas CO2
85 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Jul 18, 2026
Origin
Hollister, MO
Late night
in Hollister on Sunday
Local time
1:38 AM
CDT
Current temp
92°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
W 3 to 8 mph19% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 4:25AM CDT until July 18 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 3:04AM CDT until July 21 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Destination
New York, MO
Late night
in New York on Sunday
Local time
1:38 AM
CDT
Current temp
93°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
WSW 7 mph20% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 4:25AM CDT until July 18 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 3:04AM CDT until July 21 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
70°F
Lincoln, MO
121 mi in
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
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 11m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Wilson's Creek National Battlefield
National Battlefield
Wilson's Creek was the first major Civil War battle fought west of the Mississippi River, and where the first Union general was killed in action. The costly Southern victory on August 10, 1861, focuse...
10 mi from route
~25 min detour
Free
near mile 33.4
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend a significant portion of your drive on highways, with 87% of the 242 miles on high-speed roads. The longest continuous stretch on a single highway is 100.4 miles, which occurs on MO 13. After the highway segments, you'll transition to surface roads for the remaining miles.
87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
30 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 100.4 mi on MO 13.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MO 13 and North Kansas Expressway. You will hit about 18 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.3 miles in near US 65 Bus; MO 76.
Driving Effort5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 242 miles you will encounter 18 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles (US 65 Bus; MO 76): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 49.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 49.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 11m. Total distance: 242 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 100.4 miles on MO 13. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 4 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 4 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles (US 65 Bus; MO 76): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 49.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 49.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes — Wilson's Creek National Battlefield. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.2 hours each way, a round trip means 10.4 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at New York, MO before the return drive.
