Origin
Kansas City, MO
Night in Kansas City on Saturday
Local time
9:53 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kansas City, MO to New York, MO
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 25m
Distance
70.8 mi
114 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 19m
★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 39m
10 AM
1h 30m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 31m
5 PM
1h 38m
8 PM
1h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kansas City, MO
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New York, MO
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Kansas City to New York, Missouri, you are in for a short, direct journey across the Midwest. Covering 70.8 miles, this trip typically takes about 1 hour and 25 minutes behind the wheel. Because the duration is so manageable, you can easily complete this drive in a single day without needing an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $10 for fuel to cover the distance. Since there are no designated stops on this route, it functions best as a straightforward trip between these two Missouri locations. It is a practical choice for those who prefer a quick, local excursion over a long-haul road trip.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Kansas City Expressway | 50.4 mi | 55m |
| I 35 | 11.2 mi | 12m |
| US 71 | 4.6 mi | 6m |
| MO B | 3.5 mi | 8m |
| East 12th Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| MO 110 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| George Brett Super Highway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Harrison Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
— 50.4 mi, about 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kansas City, MO and New York, MO.
1
Start on Oak Street
20 ft
·
4 sec
·
Oak Street
2
Turn right onto East 12th Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East 12th Street
3
Turn left onto Harrison Street
438 ft
·
16 sec
·
Harrison Street
4
Turn left onto East 11th Street
209 ft
·
5 sec
·
East 11th Street
5
Take the ramp
455 ft
·
11 sec
Toward I 70 West, US 24 West, US 40 West, I 29 North, I 35 North, US 71 North
6
Merge onto I 70; US 24; US 40; US 71
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
George Brett Super Highway
7
Keep slight right at fork onto US 71
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
US 71
Exit 2G
Toward I 29 North, I 35 North, US 71 North: Saint Joseph, Des Moines
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 35
11 mi
·
12 min
·
I 35
Toward I 35 North: Des Moines
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35; MO 110
35 mi
·
37 min
·
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
10
Take the exit onto MO 110
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
MO 110
Exit 54
Toward US 36, MO 110 East, I 35 Business: Cameron, Hamilton
11
Turn right onto US 36; MO 110
16 mi
·
18 min
·
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
12
Turn right onto MO B
3.5 mi
·
8 min
·
MO B
13
Arrive at destination
MO B
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35.4 miles from Kansas City, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 51.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East 12th Street
Turn right onto East 12th Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 70 West, US 24 West, US 40 West, I 29 North, I 35 North, US 71 North
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 70 West, US 24 West, US 40 West, I 29...
9
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 71
Keep slight right at fork onto US 71 toward I 29 North, I 35 North, US 71 North: Saint Joseph, Des Moines
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 2G
Toward I 29 North, I 35 North, US 71 North: Sai...
7
5.5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
I 35
Keep slight right at fork onto I 35 toward I 35 North: Des Moines
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 35 North: Des Moines
6
51.2 mi into trip
|
~58m in
|
MO 110
Take the exit onto MO 110 toward US 36, MO 110 East, I 35 Business: Cameron, Hamilton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 54
Toward US 36, MO 110 East, I 35 Business: Camer...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.07 one way
$22.14 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $12.15 | $24.31 |
| premium | $4.89 | $13.62 | $27.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.63 | $31.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.2 | 0 | $7.43 | $3.40 |
| Efficient EV | 17.7 | 0 | $6.19 | $2.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.3 | 0 | $9.91 | $4.53 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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.
Destination
New York, MO
Night in New York on Saturday
Local time
9:53 PM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
28 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
1h 25m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise. With a 0% highway share, you will spend the entire 70.8 miles navigating local roads like East 12th Street, Harrison Street, and East 11th Street. This setup requires your full attention as you transition through the various turns that define the route's personality. Because the path relies entirely on local infrastructure, you will not encounter long, uninterrupted stretches of open road. Prepare for a more involved driving experience that keeps you engaged with the local geography from start to finish.
94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 50.4 mi on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway and I 35. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East 12th Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 70.8 miles you will encounter 11 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: near the start (East 12th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.8 miles (US 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Kansas City, MO to New York, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Hamilton along the way.
Hamilton
51.2 mi in
|
~58m
|
via MO 110
About the Cities
Starting in Kansas City, MO
Full guide →Kansas City is a major Midwestern metropolitan area that spreads across the border of Missouri and Kansas. It is a city that tends to hide itself from tourists. Reputed to have more boulevards than Paris and more fountains than any other city in the world except for Rome, it can be a beautiful city, too. It is unique in that it is split down the middle by the state line of Kansas and Missouri.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 25m. Total distance: 70.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 50.4 miles on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at New York, MO before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East 12th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.8 miles (US 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at New York, MO before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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