Origin
New York, MO
Night in New York on Saturday
Local time
11:16 PM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New York, MO to Gower, 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 10m
Distance
53.2 mi
86 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 5m
★
6 AM
1h 11m
8 AM
1h 22m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 21m
8 PM
1h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New York, MO
Ian Ramírez
Gower, MO
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Trip Overview
Traveling from New York, Missouri, to Gower covers 53.2 miles and typically takes about 1 hour and 10 minutes. Because this is a relatively short trip, you can easily complete it in a single day without needing an overnight stay. Your route utilizes the Chicago-Kansas City Expressway, MO 31, and North Bucklin Drive to navigate through the heart of the Midwest. Budgeting about $8 for fuel should cover your travel needs for this distance. Since both towns are located within Missouri, the drive stays entirely within the Midwest region, offering a consistent local feel. It is a straightforward, manageable journey that works well for a quick regional excursion.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Kansas City Expressway | 23.5 mi | 28m |
| US 36 | 15.3 mi | 17m |
| MO 31 | 5.2 mi | 7m |
| US 169 | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| MO B | 3.5 mi | 8m |
| North Bucklin Drive | 1 mi | 1m |
| Whitney Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South 3rd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
— 23.5 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New York, MO and Gower, MO.
1
Start on MO B
3.5 mi
·
8 min
·
MO B
2
Turn left onto US 36; MO 110
23 mi
·
28 min
·
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
3
Continue on US 36; MO 33
13 mi
·
15 min
·
US 36; MO 33
4
Continue on US 36; MO 31
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
US 36; MO 31
5
Turn left onto MO 31; CR E6S
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
MO 31; CR E6S
6
Continue on MO 31
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Bucklin Drive
7
Continue on MO 31
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
MO 31
8
Turn left onto US 169
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
US 169
9
Turn right onto Whitney Avenue
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
Whitney Avenue
10
Turn left onto South 3rd Street
52 ft
·
2 sec
·
South 3rd Street
11
Arrive at destination
South 3rd Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.6 miles from New York, 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
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 42.3 and 53.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
42.3 mi into trip
|
~54m in
|
MO 31; CR E6S / MO 31
Turn left onto MO 31; CR E6S / MO 31
Navigation decision point
3
48.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
|
US 169
Turn left onto US 169
Navigation decision point
3
53 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
|
Whitney Avenue
Turn right onto Whitney Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
53.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
|
South 3rd Street
Turn left onto South 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.32 one way
$16.63 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $9.13 | $18.26 |
| premium | $4.89 | $10.24 | $20.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.75 | $23.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16 | 0 | $5.59 | $2.55 |
| Efficient EV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.66 | $2.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.3 | 0 | $7.45 | $3.40 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Gower, MO
Night in Gower on Saturday
Local time
11:16 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°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
30 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
1h 10m 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 that demands your full attention rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. With a highway share of 0%, you won't find yourself settling into long, uninterrupted stretches of high-speed pavement. Instead, the route transitions between local roads and secondary state highways, creating a more technical driving experience. Navigating the turns requires a steady hand, as the road character shifts frequently throughout the hour-long trip. You will spend your time navigating through the countryside, making this a drive where the pace of the road itself defines the journey.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 23.5 mi on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway and US 36. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 42.3 miles in near MO 31; CR E6S / MO 31.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from New York, MO to Gower, MO is easy. At 1h 10m with 91% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 42.3 miles (MO 31; CR E6S / MO 31): Navigation decision point; at 48.5 miles (US 169): Navigation decision point; at 53 miles (Whitney Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 10m. Total distance: 53.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 23.5 miles on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: at 42.3 miles (MO 31; CR E6S / MO 31): Navigation decision point; at 48.5 miles (US 169): Navigation decision point; at 53 miles (Whitney Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Gower, 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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