Origin
New York, MO
Night in New York on Saturday
Local time
11:43 PM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New York, MO to Kansas City, 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 26m
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 20m
★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 39m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 30m
3 PM
1h 31m
5 PM
1h 39m
8 PM
1h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New York, MO
Ian Ramírez
Kansas City, MO
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 70.8-mile drive from New York, MO to Kansas City, MO is easily manageable in about 1 hour and 26 minutes. Given its short duration and highway-focused profile, it's an ideal one-day trip, so no overnight stops are necessary. The estimated fuel cost is a reasonable $11, making it an economical choice for a quick journey. This route stays within the Midwest region, offering a consistent feel from start to finish. It's a practical option if you're looking for an efficient way to get from point A to point B without extensive planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MO 110 | 50.5 mi | 56m |
| Chicago-Kansas City Expressway | 16 mi | 19m |
| MO B | 3.5 mi | 8m |
| US 71 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East 11th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Oak Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
MO 110
— 50.5 mi, about 56m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New York, MO and Kansas City, MO.
1
Start on MO B
3.5 mi
·
8 min
·
MO B
2
Turn left onto US 36; MO 110
16 mi
·
19 min
·
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
3
Turn left onto MO 110
51 mi
·
56 min
·
MO 110
Toward I 35 South, MO 110 West: Kansas City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Keep slight left at fork onto US 71
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
US 71
Exit 3
Toward I 70 East, US 40 East, US 71 South: Saint Louis, Joplin
5
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 2J
Toward Downtown
Use the slight right lane.
6
Turn slight right onto East 11th Street
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
East 11th Street
7
Turn left onto Oak Street
461 ft
·
15 sec
·
Oak Street
8
Arrive at destination
Oak Street
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 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 19.5 and 70.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
19.5 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
MO 110
Turn left onto MO 110 toward I 35 South, MO 110 West: Kansas City
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 35 South, MO 110 West: Kansas City
7
70 mi into trip
|
~1h 24m in
|
US 71
Keep slight left at fork onto US 71 toward I 70 East, US 40 East, US 71 South: Saint Louis, Joplin
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 3
Toward I 70 East, US 40 East, US 71 South: Sain...
7
70.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 24m in
Take the exit toward Downtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 2J
Toward Downtown
5
70.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 25m in
|
Oak Street
Turn left onto Oak Street
Navigation decision point
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
Kansas City, MO
Night in Kansas City on Saturday
Local time
11:43 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°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 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 26m 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 predominantly highway-focused experience, with 94% of the drive taking place on major roads like MO 110 and the Chicago-Kansas City Expressway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 50.5 miles on MO 110, so you can settle in for a solid period of consistent travel. This route offers a high-speed journey, minimizing time spent on slower, local roads. The character of the drive is largely about efficient progress, with the transition to MO B marking the final approach to your destination.
94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 50.5 mi on MO 110.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MO 110 and Chicago-Kansas City Expressway. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 19.5 miles in near MO 110.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from New York, MO to Kansas City, MO is easy. At 1h 26m with 94% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 19.5 miles (MO 110): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 70 miles (US 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 70.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving 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 26m. Total distance: 70.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 50.5 miles on MO 110. 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 19.5 miles (MO 110): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 70 miles (US 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 70.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Kansas City, 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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