Traveling from New York, MO to Malden, MO covers a total of 428.6 miles, which typically requires about 8 hours and 24 minutes of time behind the wheel. Given the length of this journey, it is best approached as a two-day trip rather than a single-day push. You will navigate via the Chicago-Kansas City Expressway, the Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway, and the Avenue of the Saints. Expect to budget approximately $65 for fuel to complete the transit. Since both your origin and destination are located within the Midwest, you can anticipate consistent regional scenery throughout the drive. This is a practical route for those who prefer a steady, mixed drive experience across the state.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
214.3 miles from New York, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 4h 16m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
132.8 mi
2h 33m
Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway
126.7 mi
2h 15m
Avenue of the Saints
98.7 mi
1h 57m
US 60
22.6 mi
26m
US 60 Business
16.3 mi
24m
I 270
11.5 mi
14m
V.F.W. Memorial Highway
5.8 mi
6m
MO B
3.5 mi
8m
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 Malden, MO.
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Start on MO B
3.5 mi·8 min·MO B
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Turn right onto US 36; MO 110
133 mi·2 hr 33 min·Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Continue on US 24; US 36; MO 110
5.8 mi·6 min·V.F.W. Memorial Highway
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Take the exit
0.2 mi·30 sec
Toward Veterans Road
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Turn right onto Veterans Road
2.1 mi·3 min·Veterans Road
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At end of road, turn left onto County Road 422
279 ft·6 sec·County Road 422
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Continue on Paris Gravel Road
0.5 mi·1 min·Paris Gravel Road
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Take the ramp
120 ft·3 sec
9
Merge onto US 61
99 mi·1 hr 57 min·Avenue of the Saints
Use the right lane.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi·38 sec
Exit 25Toward I 270: Chicago, MemphisUse the slight right lane.
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Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·31 sec
Toward I 270 South: MemphisUse the slight right lane.
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Merge onto I 270
11 mi·14 min·I 270
Use the straight lane.
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi·27 sec
Exit 1AToward I 55, US 61, US 67: Saint Louis, Memphis, Lemay Ferry RoadUse the straight / slight right lanes.
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Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi·43 sec
Toward I 55 South: Memphis
15
Merge onto I 55
1.5 mi·1 min·Rosa Parks Highway
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Continue on I 55
1.8 mi·2 min·Officer Thomas G. Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway
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Continue on I 55
127 mi·2 hr 15 min·Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 66BToward US 60 West: Dexter, Poplar Bluff
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Merge onto US 60
23 mi·26 min·US 60
20
Take the exit onto US 60 Business
0.3 mi·40 sec·US 60 Business
Toward MO 25, US 60 Business: Dexter, Bloomfield
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Turn left onto US 60 Business; MO 25
16 mi·23 min·US 60 Business; MO 25
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Continue on MO 25 Business
2.3 mi·4 min·North Douglas Street
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Turn left onto MO 25 Business
0.2 mi·28 sec·West Main Street
24
Turn right onto MO 25 Business
442 ft·10 sec·South Madison Street
25
Turn right onto West Laclede Street
63 ft·2 sec·West Laclede Street
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Arrive at destination
West Laclede Street
Trip Plan
To keep your energy high, plan for at least two intentional stops during your 428.6-mile trek. Because this route is best split over two days, look for a midpoint location to rest after your initial stretch on the Chicago-Kansas City Expressway. Departing early in the morning is a smart move to avoid fatigue, especially since you have over eight hours of road time to manage. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge, as the $65 estimate can fluctuate depending on your vehicle's efficiency and current local prices. Since the route relies on several different highways, double-check your navigation before hitting the Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway to ensure you stay on the most efficient path.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 214.3 miles from New York, MO, or about 4h 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 132.8 miles.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 94 miles or 1h 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 214.3 miles or 4h 16m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 214.3 miles or 4h 16m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 7h 8m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Malden, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from New York, MO
Aim for roughly 214 miles and 4.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Malden, MO
Aim for roughly 214 miles and 4.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 94 miles from New York, MO.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks 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 18
5 decision points cluster between mile 145 and 386.6 — 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.
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243.6 mi into trip|~4h 51m in
Take the exit toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 25
Toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis
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244 mi into trip|~4h 52m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 270 South: Memphis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 270 South: Memphis
8
255.8 mi into trip|~5h 7m in
Take the exit toward I 55, US 61, US 67: Saint Louis, Memphis, Lemay Ferry Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 1A
Toward I 55, US 61, US 67: Saint Louis, Memphis...
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386.6 mi into trip|~7h 28m in
Take the exit toward US 60 West: Dexter, Poplar Bluff
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 66B
Toward US 60 West: Dexter, Poplar Bluff
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$67.01 one way
$134.01 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg150 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$73.57
$147.14
premium
$4.89
$82.48
$164.96
diesel
$5.61
$94.63
$189.26
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$67
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$197–$307
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 150 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $45 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
128.6
1
$45.00
$20.57
Efficient EV
107.2
1
$37.50
$17.14
EV Truck/SUV
171.4
2
$60.00
$27.43
Gas CO2
150 kg
EV CO2
50 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 18, 2026
Origin
New York, MO
Evening
in New York on Saturday
Local time
8:08 PM
CDT
Current temp
38°F
Partly Cloudy
NNW 12 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 18 at 4:36AM CDT until April 19 at 2:31PM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 18 at 2:43AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Destination
Malden, MO
Evening
in Malden on Saturday
Local time
8:08 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
57°F
Chesterfield, MO
214 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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
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
38 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
8h 24m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
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.
Ste. Geneviève National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Established by 1750, Ste. Geneviève was the first permanent European settlement in Missouri. Early French Canadian settlers were drawn here by the rich agricultural land known as Le Grand Champ (the B...
8 mi from route
~20 min detour
Free
near mile 310.4
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...
14 mi from route
~34 min detour
$19
near mile 251.3
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip offers a mixed drive profile, with 43% of the journey taking place on major highways. You will spend a significant portion of your time on the Chicago-Kansas City Expressway, which features your longest uninterrupted stretch of 132.8 miles. The road’s personality shifts as you transition between these primary arteries and smaller connecting roads, requiring you to remain alert to changing traffic patterns. While you will encounter fast-paced highway segments, the overall character remains varied enough to keep the drive from feeling like a monotonous grind. Prepare for a balanced experience that combines high-speed transit with more localized driving conditions.
43% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
26 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?
9/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 145 miles in near US 61 / Avenue of the Saints.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 428.6 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
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 243.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 244 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
696 ft291 ft
Total Climb
16 ft
Total Descent
419 ft
Highest Point
696 ft
~153.1 mi in
Elevation Range
405 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between New York, MO and Malden, MO, road signs point toward Memphis and Poplar Bluff.
Memphis
243.6 mi in|~4h 51m
Poplar Bluff
386.6 mi in|~7h 28m
Who Is This Route For?
Solo Traveler
8h 24m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
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 — a 2-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 214 miles on day one.
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.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Malden, MO before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 2 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
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 243.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 244 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Ste. Geneviève National Historical Park and Gateway Arch National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 8.4 hours each way, a round trip means 16.8 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Malden, MO before the return drive.
