Kissee Mills, MO to New York, MO is 247.9 miles and takes about 5h 19m via MO 13 and US 160, with a fuel budget near $38 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within the Midwest region, beginning and ending in Missouri. You'll spend most of your time on highways, making for a straightforward trip. With a drive time under six hours, it’s a manageable one-day adventure, perfect for getting from point A to point B efficiently.
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
124 miles from Kissee Mills, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 32m 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
US 160
15.4 mi
23m
American Legion Memorial Highway
12.2 mi
14m
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
Longest stretch:
MO 13
— 100.4 mi, about 2h 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kissee Mills, MO and New York, MO.
1
Start on MO O
97 ft·2 sec·MO O
2
Turn slight left onto US 160
1.1 mi·1 min·US 160
3
Turn sharp left onto US 160; MO 76
2.9 mi·4 min·US 160; MO 76
4
Enter roundabout onto US 160
126 ft·2 sec·US 160
5
Continue on US 160
11 mi·16 min·US 160
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·31 sec
7
Merge onto US 65
1.3 mi·1 min·American Legion Memorial Highway
8
Continue on US 65
12 mi·13 min·US Highway 65
9
Continue on US 65
11 mi·12 min·American Legion Memorial Highway
10
Continue on US 65
11 mi·13 min·Schoolcraft Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.8 mi·1 min
Toward I 44 West: Joplin
12
Merge onto I 44
4.1 mi·5 min·Payne Stewart Highway
13
Take the exit
0.1 mi·14 sec
Exit 77Toward MO 13: Bolivar
14
Keep slight left at fork
150 ft·3 sec
Exit 77Toward MO 13: Bolivar
15
Keep slight right at fork
209 ft·7 sec
Exit 77Toward MO 13 North: Bolivar
16
Merge onto MO 13
86 mi·1 hr 41 min·North Kansas Expressway
Use the left / straight lanes.
17
Continue on MO 13
23 mi·29 min·MO 13
18
Enter roundabout onto MO 13
127 ft·1 sec·MO 13
Toward MO 13 North
19
Continue on MO 13
3.9 mi·4 min·MO 13
Toward MO 13 North
20
Enter roundabout onto MO 13
124 ft·1 sec·MO 13
Toward MO 13 North
21
Continue on MO 13
7.0 mi·8 min·MO 13
Toward MO 13 North
22
Enter roundabout onto MO 13
67 ft·0 sec·MO 13
23
Continue on MO 13
66 mi·1 hr 30 min·MO 13
24
Turn right onto MO U
5.5 mi·13 min·MO U
25
Turn left onto MO B
155 ft·4 sec·MO B
26
Arrive at destination
MO B
Trip Plan
Given the 5h 19m estimated drive time, leaving Kissee Mills in the morning will allow you to reach New York with plenty of daylight to spare. The route is efficient enough that you likely won't need to split it over two days, but if you prefer a more relaxed pace, consider a midday stop. With only one recommended stop, plan your fuel and rest breaks accordingly, especially before embarking on the longest stretch of 100.4 miles on MO 13. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you approach the end of the highway sections.
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 124 miles from Kissee Mills, MO, or about 2h 32m 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 55 miles or 1h 10m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 124 miles or 2h 32m 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 13m
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 Kissee Mills, 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 Kissee Mills, MO
This is one driving day of about 247.9 miles and 5h 19m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 55 miles from Kissee Mills, 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 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.1 and 169 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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1.1 mi into trip|~1m in|US 160; MO 76
Turn sharp left onto US 160; MO 76
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
7
55.5 mi into trip|~1h 11m in
Keep slight left at fork toward MO 13: Bolivar
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 77
Toward MO 13: Bolivar
7
55.5 mi into trip|~1h 11m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MO 13 North: Bolivar
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 77
Toward MO 13 North: Bolivar
6
165.2 mi into trip|~3h 22m in|MO 13
Enter roundabout onto MO 13 toward MO 13 North
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward MO 13 North
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169 mi into trip|~3h 27m 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
$36.61 one way
$73.22 round trip
$3.75/gal25.4 MPG avg87 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.14
$40.42
$80.83
premium
$4.72
$46.03
$92.05
diesel
$4.80
$46.81
$93.62
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$37
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 86.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
74.4
0
$26.03
$11.90
Efficient EV
62
0
$21.69
$9.92
EV Truck/SUV
99.2
1
$34.71
$15.87
Gas CO2
87 kg
EV CO2
29 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
Kissee Mills, MO
Late night
in Kissee Mills on Sunday
Local time
1:38 AM
CDT
Current temp
91°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 2 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
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
WSW 5 to 8 mph24% 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
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
2 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 19m 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
~26 min detour
Free
near mile 42.7
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is primarily highway, with 91% of the total distance covered on higher-speed roads. You’ll encounter the longest stretch of continuous highway driving for 100.4 miles on MO 13. After the highway portion concludes, you'll transition to surface roads for the remainder of the trip. Expect a steady flow of traffic and numerous exits during the highway segments.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 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 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in near US 160; 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 247.9 miles you will encounter 14 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 1.1 miles (US 160; MO 76): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 55.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 55.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 19m. Total distance: 247.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). 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.
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.
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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (US 160; MO 76): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 55.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 55.5 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 5.3 hours each way, a round trip means 10.7 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.
