This 208.4-mile journey from New York, MO to Nixa, MO will take approximately 4 hours and 35 minutes of driving time. It's a manageable one-day trip, so you can leave whenever is most convenient for you. The route primarily follows MO 13 South and US 60 East, with no highway driving, indicating a more local feel. Expect a fuel cost of around $32 for this drive. Since both your origin and destination are in the Midwest region, you'll be staying within familiar territory for this particular road trip.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
104.2 miles from New York, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 24m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
MO 13
100.7 mi
2h 13m
MO 7
94.2 mi
1h 56m
South Campbell Avenue
6.4 mi
9m
MO U
5.5 mi
13m
James River Freeway
0.9 mi
1m
West Mount Vernon Street
0.5 mi
1m
US 160
0.2 mi
<1m
MO B
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
MO 13
— 100.7 mi, about 2h 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New York, MO and Nixa, 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
94 mi·1 hr 56 min·MO 7; MO 13
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Take the ramp onto MO 13
0.3 mi·36 sec·MO 13
Toward US 60 East, US 160 East, MO 13 South: Rogersville
14
Merge onto US 60; US 160; MO 13
0.9 mi·1 min·James River Freeway
15
Take the exit onto US 160; MO 13
0.2 mi·27 sec·US 160; MO 13
Toward MO 13 South, US 160 East: Nixa
16
Continue on US 160; MO 13
6.4 mi·9 min·South Campbell Avenue
17
Turn left onto MO 14
0.5 mi·1 min·West Mount Vernon Street
18
Turn right
59 ft·4 sec
19
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the manageable 4-hour 35-minute duration, this route works well as a single-day trip, allowing for flexibility in your departure time. With only one recommended stop, you can decide whether to make it a quick break or a longer pause depending on your needs. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $32, and plan your refueling accordingly before you leave or at a convenient point along MO 13 South. Since it's a local drive, be prepared for potential traffic or slower speeds in smaller towns you pass through.
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 104.2 miles from New York, MO, or about 2h 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 100.7 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 46 miles or 1h 8m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 104.2 miles or 2h 24m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 46m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Nixa, 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 208.4 miles and 4h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 46 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 100.7 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 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 5.5 and 201.3 — 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
5
71.9 mi into trip|~1h 43m in|MO 13
Enter roundabout onto MO 13
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
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
6
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
5
201.3 mi into trip|~4h 24m in|US 160; MO 13
Take the exit onto US 160; MO 13 toward MO 13 South, US 160 East: Nixa
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward MO 13 South, US 160 East: Nixa
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$30.78 one way
$61.55 round trip
$3.75/gal25.4 MPG avg73 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.14
$33.98
$67.95
premium
$4.72
$38.69
$77.39
diesel
$4.80
$39.35
$78.70
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 72.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
62.5
0
$21.88
$10.00
Efficient EV
52.1
0
$18.24
$8.34
EV Truck/SUV
83.4
1
$29.18
$13.34
Gas CO2
73 kg
EV CO2
24 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 Jul 19, 2026
Origin
New York, MO
Late night
in New York on Sunday
Local time
4:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Partly Cloudy
W 3 mph12% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 7:18PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 12:07PM CDT until July 18 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Destination
Nixa, MO
Late night
in Nixa on Sunday
Local time
4:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 2 to 6 mph18% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 7:18PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 12:07PM CDT until July 18 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
90°F
Oak Grove, MO
104 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
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 35m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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.
Wilson's Creek National Battlefield
National Battlefield
Wilson's Creek was the first major Civil War battle fought west of the Mississippi River, and where the first Union general was killed in action. The costly Southern victory on August 10, 1861, focuse...
6 mi from route
~16 min detour
Free
near mile 201.2
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is characterized as 'turn-heavy local drive,' with 0% highway share. This means you'll be navigating more frequent turns and likely experiencing a variety of local road conditions rather than long stretches of uninterrupted highway. While the data doesn't specify the longest uninterrupted stretch, the profile suggests a route where you'll be actively engaged with the road, making frequent adjustments. Expect a driving experience that keeps you connected to the local landscape as you make your way south and east.
94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 100.7 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 4h 35m drive. You will face about 11 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.
The longest stretch is about 100.7 miles on MO 13. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 4 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.
Yes — Wilson's Creek National Battlefield. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Nixa, MO, but most travelers stay overnight.
