New York, MO to Humansville, MO is 151.2 miles and takes about 3h 21m via MO 13 and MO 7, with a fuel budget near $24 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Midwest, making it a straightforward drive between two points in Missouri. With a high percentage of highway driving, expect a relatively quick transit. This route is best suited for a single-day trip, allowing for a flexible schedule without needing an overnight stay. You'll find it's a practical connection for getting from one part of the state to another.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
75.6 miles from New York, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 48m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
MO 13
100.4 mi
2h 12m
MO 7
44.4 mi
53m
MO U
5.5 mi
13m
West Tilden Street
0.7 mi
1m
MO B
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
MO 13
— 100.4 mi, about 2h 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New York, MO and Humansville, MO.
1
Start on MO B
155 ft·6 sec·MO B
2
Turn right onto MO U
5.5 mi·13 min·MO U
3
At end of road, turn left onto MO 13
66 mi·1 hr 30 min·MO 13
4
Enter roundabout onto MO 13
206 ft·3 sec·MO 13
5
Continue on MO 13
5.1 mi·6 min·MO 13
6
Keep slight right at fork onto MO 13
1.9 mi·2 min·MO 13
7
Enter roundabout onto MO 13
124 ft·1 sec·MO 13
Toward MO 13 South: Clinton
8
Continue on MO 13
3.9 mi·4 min·MO 13
Toward MO 13 South: Clinton
9
Enter roundabout onto MO 13
133 ft·1 sec·MO 13
Toward MO 13 South: Clinton
10
Continue on MO 13
8.0 mi·9 min·MO 13
Toward MO 13 South: Clinton
11
Turn straight onto MO 13
15 mi·19 min·MO 13
12
Turn left onto MO 7; MO 13
44 mi·53 min·MO 7; MO 13
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.1 mi·25 sec
Toward MO N, MO 13 Business: Humansville, Caplinger Mills
14
Turn left onto MO N; MO 13 Business
0.7 mi·1 min·West Tilden Street
15
Arrive at destination
MO 13 Business
Trip Plan
For this 3h 21m drive, leaving in the morning gives you ample time to reach Humansville, MO without feeling rushed. Since it's a single-day trip, you have flexibility with your departure time. The $24 fuel cost is a good estimate, but it's always wise to start with a full tank. There's only one recommended stop, so plan to refuel before you leave New York, MO, or be prepared to drive the majority of the 151.2 miles before finding a station. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the longest stretch on MO 13.
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 75.6 miles from New York, MO, or about 1h 48m 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 33 miles or 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 75.6 miles or 1h 48m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 47m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Humansville, 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 151.2 miles and 3h 21m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 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 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 9
5 decision points cluster between mile 5.5 and 150.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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5.5 mi into trip|~13m in|MO 13
At end of road, turn left onto MO 13
Navigation decision point
5
71.9 mi into trip|~1h 43m in|MO 13
Enter roundabout onto MO 13
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
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78.9 mi into trip|~1h 52m in|MO 13
Enter roundabout onto MO 13 toward MO 13 South: Clinton
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward MO 13 South: Clinton
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82.8 mi into trip|~1h 57m in|MO 13
Enter roundabout onto MO 13 toward MO 13 South: Clinton
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward MO 13 South: Clinton
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150.3 mi into trip|~3h 19m in
Take the exit toward MO N, MO 13 Business: Humansville, Caplinger Mills
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward MO N, MO 13 Business: Humansville, Capli...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.64 one way
$47.28 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg53 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$25.95
$51.91
premium
$4.89
$29.10
$58.19
diesel
$5.61
$33.38
$66.77
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 52.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
45.4
0
$15.88
$7.26
Efficient EV
37.8
0
$13.23
$6.05
EV Truck/SUV
60.5
0
$21.17
$9.68
Gas CO2
53 kg
EV CO2
18 kg (66% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
New York, MO
Late night
in New York on Sunday
Local time
4:55 AM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Humansville, MO
Late night
in Humansville on Sunday
Local time
4:55 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
Lexington, MO
76 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
9 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
3h 21m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly highway driving, with 96% of the 151.2 miles on higher-speed roads. You'll experience a substantial stretch of 100.4 miles on MO 13, which means extended periods of consistent cruising. The transition to surface roads will occur later in your drive, likely after you've covered the majority of the mileage. Expect the feel of rural cruising for much of this trip.
96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 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?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MO 13 and MO 7. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 5.5 miles in near MO 13.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 21m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.5 miles (MO 13): Navigation decision point; at 71.9 miles (MO 13): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 78.9 miles (MO 13): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 21m. Total distance: 151.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
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 3 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.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.5 miles (MO 13): Navigation decision point; at 71.9 miles (MO 13): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 78.9 miles (MO 13): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Possible but tiring. At 3.4 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Humansville, MO, but most travelers stay overnight.
