Spanning 252.5 miles across the Missouri Midwest, this trip connects New York to Fenton in approximately 5 hours and 7 minutes. It is best tackled as a single-day journey, as the route is manageable for those who prefer to complete the trek in one go. You should budget roughly $38 for fuel to cover the distance between these two points. Because the route relies on local roads rather than major interstates, your travel time will be dictated by the winding path rather than high-speed highway cruising. Whether you are driving for business or visiting family, this drive offers a straightforward path through the state. Expect a consistent, regional experience as you transition from the area surrounding New York to the Fenton destination.
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
126.3 miles from New York, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 30m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
132.8 mi
2h 33m
Avenue of the Saints
95.6 mi
1h 53m
MO 141
11.2 mi
17m
V.F.W. Memorial Highway
5.8 mi
6m
MO B
3.5 mi
8m
Veterans Road
2.1 mi
3m
Paris Gravel Road
0.5 mi
1m
Gravois Road
0.4 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
— 132.8 mi, about 2h 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New York, MO and Fenton, MO.
1
Start on MO B
3.5 mi·8 min·MO B
2
Turn right onto US 36; MO 110
133 mi·2 hr 33 min·Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
3
Continue on US 24; US 36; MO 110
5.8 mi·6 min·V.F.W. Memorial Highway
4
Take the exit
0.2 mi·30 sec
Toward Veterans Road
5
Turn right onto Veterans Road
2.1 mi·3 min·Veterans Road
6
At end of road, turn left onto County Road 422
279 ft·6 sec·County Road 422
7
Continue on Paris Gravel Road
0.5 mi·1 min·Paris Gravel Road
8
Take the ramp
120 ft·3 sec
9
Merge onto US 61
96 mi·1 hr 53 min·Avenue of the Saints
Use the right lane.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi·33 sec
Exit 22Toward MO 141Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn right
185 ft·5 sec
Toward MO 141: Manchester
12
Merge onto MO 141
11 mi·17 min·MO 141
Use the right lane.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto MO 141
0.2 mi·28 sec·MO 141
Use the left / straight lanes.
14
Turn left onto Gravois Road
0.4 mi·59 sec·Gravois Road
Use the left lane.
15
Turn left onto Main Street
0.2 mi·31 sec·Main Street
16
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a turn-heavy drive, give yourself plenty of time to navigate the local roads safely. Aim to depart early in the day to avoid fatigue, as the technical nature of the path requires more focus than a standard interstate route. You only need to plan for one major stop to refuel and stretch your legs, keeping your $38 fuel budget in mind throughout the journey. Because there is no highway-heavy segment, keep a close eye on your GPS to manage the transitions between Veterans Road and Route V. Staying alert during these frequent turns will make your 5-hour drive much more comfortable and predictable.
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 126.3 miles from New York, MO, or about 2h 30m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 132.8 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 56 miles or 1h 9m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 126.3 miles or 2h 30m 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 7m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fenton, MO than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving New York, 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 New York, MO
This is one driving day of about 252.5 miles and 5h 7m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 56 miles from New York, 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 Chicago-Kansas City Expressway for about 132.8 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 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 145 and 252 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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145 mi into trip|~2h 53m in|US 61 / Avenue of the Saints
Merge onto US 61 / Avenue of the Saints
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
240.5 mi into trip|~4h 47m in
Take the exit toward MO 141
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 22
Toward MO 141
5
240.8 mi into trip|~4h 48m in
Turn right toward MO 141: Manchester
Navigation decision point
Toward MO 141: Manchester
6
251.8 mi into trip|~5h 5m in|MO 141
Keep slight left at fork onto MO 141
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
252 mi into trip|~5h 6m in|Gravois Road
Turn left onto Gravois Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$41.98 one way
$83.96 round trip
$4.22/gal25.4 MPG avg88 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.60
$45.73
$91.46
premium
$5.18
$51.52
$103.05
diesel
$5.35
$53.18
$106.37
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$42
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$67–$92
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 88.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
75.8
0
$26.51
$12.12
Efficient EV
63.1
0
$22.09
$10.10
EV Truck/SUV
101
1
$35.35
$16.16
Gas CO2
88 kg
EV CO2
30 kg (66% 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 May 24, 2026
Origin
New York, MO
Afternoon
in New York on Wednesday
Local time
2:56 PM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Partly Cloudy
NNW 2 mph3% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued May 23 at 8:07PM CDT until May 24 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Springfield MO
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued May 23 at 8:35AM CDT until May 25 at 3:00AM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
Destination
Fenton, MO
Afternoon
in Fenton on Wednesday
Local time
2:56 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 2 mph45% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued May 23 at 8:07PM CDT until May 24 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Springfield MO
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued May 23 at 8:35AM CDT until May 25 at 3:00AM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill 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
12 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 7m 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.
Gateway Arch National Park
National Park
Gateway Arch National Park commemorates President Jefferson’s vision of a continental nation, the individuals and cultural groups who helped shape its history, St. Louis’ role in westward expansion, a...
15 mi from route
~39 min detour
$19
near mile 252.5
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
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 slog, this route relies on the Chicago-Kansas City Expressway, Route V, and Veterans Road to navigate the landscape. With 0% of the drive classified as highway travel, you will spend your time navigating tighter turns and local road conditions. This lack of fast-paced highway stretches means you should prepare for a more hands-on driving experience rather than a cruise-control commute. The road's personality is defined by its technical nature, making it a distinct departure from typical long-distance freeway travel.
57% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 132.8 mi on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 145 miles in near US 61 / Avenue of the Saints.
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 252.5 miles you will encounter 12 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 145 miles (US 61 / Avenue of the Saints): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 240.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 240.8 miles: Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
842 ft439 ft
Total Climb
188 ft
Total Descent
549 ft
Highest Point
842 ft
~180.4 mi in
Elevation Range
402 ft
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 7m. Total distance: 252.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (57%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 132.8 miles on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway. 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 145 miles (US 61 / Avenue of the Saints): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 240.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 240.8 miles: Navigation decision point.
Yes — Gateway Arch National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.1 hours each way, a round trip means 10.3 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Fenton, MO before the return drive.
