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Trip from New York, MO to New Franklin, MO

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 38m

Distance

118.9 mi

191 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$19

one way

EV Charging

Good

6 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min
4 AM
2h 28m ★
6 AM
2h 39m
8 AM
3h 0m
10 AM
2h 46m
12 PM
2h 44m
3 PM
2h 47m
5 PM
2h 59m
8 PM
2h 32m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown New York, MO, MO

New York, MO

Ian Ramírez

Downtown New Franklin, MO, MO

New Franklin, MO

Tima Miroshnichenko

Trip Overview

If you are planning a trip from New York to New Franklin, Missouri, expect a 118.9-mile journey through the heart of the Midwest. You should budget approximately 2 hours and 38 minutes of drive time, making this a very manageable one-day excursion. With an estimated fuel cost of $18, it is an affordable way to traverse the state. You will navigate via a combination of MO 13, the U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway, and the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. Given the duration, you can easily complete this trip without needing an overnight stay, offering you full flexibility for your travel schedule.

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

59.5 miles from New York, MO

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 28m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
MO 13 54.2 mi 1h 15m
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway 32 mi 34m
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway 19.9 mi 21m
MO U 5.5 mi 13m
West Ashley Road 3.1 mi 5m
Boonslick Bridge 1.6 mi 2m
MO 5 1.3 mi 2m
Main Street 0.7 mi 2m
Longest stretch: MO 13 — 54.2 mi, about 1h 15m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New York, MO and New Franklin, 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

54 mi · 1 hr 15 min · MO 13
4

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 23 sec
Toward I 70 East, US 40 East: Columbia
5

Merge onto I 70; US 40

20 mi · 21 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
6

Continue on I 70; US 40

32 mi · 34 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
7

Keep slight right at fork onto US 40

0.3 mi · 31 sec · US 40
Exit 101 Toward I 70 Business, US 40, MO 5: Boonville, Tipton
8

Turn left onto I 70 Bus; US 40; MO 5

3.1 mi · 5 min · West Ashley Road
9

At end of road, turn left onto US 40; MO 5; MO 87

0.7 mi · 2 min · Main Street
10

Continue on US 40; MO 5; MO 87

1.6 mi · 2 min · Boonslick Bridge
11

Keep slight left at fork onto MO 5

1.3 mi · 2 min · MO 5
12

Turn left onto MO 5

41 ft · 1 sec · MO 5
13

Arrive at destination

MO 5

Trip Plan

Because this is a relatively short trip, you have the advantage of being able to depart whenever fits your schedule best. You only need to plan for one scheduled stop, which helps keep your travel time close to the 2-hour and 38-minute mark. To keep your logistics simple, ensure you have your $18 fuel budget ready before departing to avoid unnecessary delays. Keep a close eye on your mileage during the 54.2-mile stretch on MO 13, as this will be your longest period without a break. Leveraging this single-stop strategy will allow you to maintain steady progress toward New Franklin while staying refreshed.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 59.5 miles from New York, MO, or about 1h 28m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 54.2 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 26 miles or 41m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 59.5 miles or 1h 28m 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 9m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near New Franklin, 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 118.9 miles and 2h 38m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 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 54.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Lexington, MO, MO

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lexington, MO

59 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

Lawson, MO

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Higginsville, MO

Meal break

The midpoint is around 59.5 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.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Pilot Flying J Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset 0.2 mi from route

Higginsville, Missouri

Hours: Open 24 hours

+16602071324

Visit website

Pilot EV Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour

Boonville, Missouri

Hours: Open 24 hours

+16608829120

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~10 min detour

Home stretch 3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour

Boonville, Missouri

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

Nelson, Missouri

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Destination Charger

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

Boonville, Missouri

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3 mi from route ~8 min detour

Boonville, Missouri

+18668167584

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 117.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
5.5 mi into trip | ~13m in | MO 13

At end of road, turn left onto MO 13

Navigation decision point

7
59.8 mi into trip | ~1h 28m in

Take the exit toward I 70 East, US 40 East: Columbia

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 70 East, US 40 East: Columbia
7
111.8 mi into trip | ~2h 24m in | US 40

Keep slight right at fork onto US 40 toward I 70 Business, US 40, MO 5: Boonville, Tipton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 101 Toward I 70 Business, US 40, MO 5: Boonville, T...
5
115.3 mi into trip | ~2h 30m in | US 40; MO 5; MO 87 / Main Street

At end of road, turn left onto US 40; MO 5; MO 87 / Main Street

Navigation decision point

4
117.6 mi into trip | ~2h 36m in | MO 5

Keep slight left at fork onto MO 5

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$18.59 one way

$37.18 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 42 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $20.41 $40.82
premium $4.89 $22.88 $45.76
diesel $5.61 $26.25 $52.50

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$19

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$44–$69

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 41.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 35.7 0 $12.48 $5.71
Efficient EV 29.7 0 $10.40 $4.76
EV Truck/SUV 47.6 0 $16.65 $7.61

Gas CO2

42 kg

EV CO2

14 kg (67% 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 19, 2026

Origin

New York, MO

Late night in New York on Tuesday

Local time

4:01 AM

CDT

Current temp

42°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

New Franklin, MO

Late night in New Franklin on Tuesday

Local time

4:01 AM

CDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

46°F

Lexington, MO

59 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

7 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

2h 38m 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?

This trip offers a mixed driving profile, balancing high-speed transit with more localized travel. You will spend about 47% of your time on highways, though the character of the road shifts significantly throughout the journey. Prepare for a longest uninterrupted stretch of 54.2 miles on MO 13, which requires sustained attention. The transition between these major corridors creates a varied experience behind the wheel, moving from the steady pace of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway to the different rhythms of smaller state routes. Expect a blend of fast-paced interstate driving and more measured cruising as you cross the regional landscape.

47% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 54.2 mi on MO 13.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 5.5 miles in near MO 13.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 2h 38m 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 59.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 111.8 miles (US 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from New York, MO to New Franklin, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Tipton along the way.

Tipton

111.8 mi in | ~2h 24m | via US 40

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 38m. Total distance: 118.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (47%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 54.2 miles on MO 13. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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 59.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 111.8 miles (US 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at New Franklin, 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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