New York, MO to Roubidoux, MO is 250.1 miles and takes about 5h 54m via MO 13 and N State Highway 5, with a fuel budget near $39 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within Missouri, moving through the Midwest region, and is predominantly a highway drive. It's a straightforward trip that should be manageable for a single day, making it a convenient option if you're looking for a direct connection between these two points without extensive planning. You'll spend most of your time on well-maintained state highways, so expect a steady pace for the majority of the 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
125.1 miles from New York, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 51m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
MO 13
71.4 mi
1h 36m
N State Highway 5
34.2 mi
43m
MO 17
29.5 mi
42m
US 50
24.5 mi
29m
North Hickory Street
20.7 mi
30m
MO 52
17 mi
23m
South Limit Avenue
16.7 mi
21m
I 44
9.9 mi
10m
Longest stretch:
MO 13
— 71.4 mi, about 1h 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New York, MO and Roubidoux, 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 left at fork
0.3 mi·46 sec
Toward US 50 East: Sedalia, Jefferson City
7
Merge onto US 50
25 mi·29 min·US 50
8
Turn right onto US 65
17 mi·21 min·South Limit Avenue
9
Take the exit onto MO 52
0.3 mi·51 sec·MO 52
Toward MO 52 East: Cole Camp
10
Turn left onto MO 52
17 mi·23 min·MO 52
11
Turn right onto MO 135
21 mi·30 min·North Hickory Street
12
Merge onto MO 5
2.4 mi·4 min·North Main Street
13
Continue on MO 5
34 mi·43 min·N State Highway 5
14
Turn left onto MO BB
2.4 mi·4 min·MO BB
15
Continue on MO F
4.7 mi·8 min·MO F
16
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·27 sec
Toward I 44 East: Rolla
17
Merge onto I 44
9.9 mi·10 min·I 44
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi·44 sec
Exit 145Toward MO 133, MO AB: Richland
19
Turn right onto MO AB
226 ft·8 sec·MO AB
20
Continue on US Historic 66; MO AB
6.3 mi·8 min·US Historic 66; MO AB
21
Turn right
176 ft·11 sec
22
Turn right onto MO 17
29 mi·42 min·MO 17
23
Turn right onto MO M
0.8 mi·1 min·MO M
24
Turn left onto Gladden Road
1.3 mi·4 min·Gladden Road
25
Continue on Gladden Road
1.7 mi·6 min·Gladden Road
26
Turn straight onto Roubidoux Road
310 ft·14 sec·Roubidoux Road
27
Turn right onto Flat Rock Road
0.1 mi·24 sec·Flat Rock Road
28
Arrive at destination
Flat Rock Road
Trip Plan
Given the 5-hour 54-minute duration, starting your drive in the morning is advisable to ensure you arrive with plenty of daylight. The longest stretch without significant breaks is 71.4 miles on MO 13, so plan for your one recommended stop either before or after this segment. With a fuel cost estimated around $39, it's a budget-friendly drive. Since this is a single-day trip, you have flexibility in departure time, but a morning start ensures a relaxed pace. Keep an eye out for the transitions between the 75% highway driving and the remaining surface roads as you approach your destination.
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 125.1 miles from New York, MO, or about 2h 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 71.4 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 55 miles or 1h 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 125.1 miles or 2h 51m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 43m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Roubidoux, 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 250.1 miles and 5h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 55 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 71.4 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 19
5 decision points cluster between mile 5.5 and 209.9 — 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
6
77 mi into trip|~1h 49m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 50 East: Sedalia, Jefferson City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 50 East: Sedalia, Jefferson City
5
199.8 mi into trip|~4h 37m in
Take the ramp toward I 44 East: Rolla
Navigation decision point
Toward I 44 East: Rolla
6
209.9 mi into trip|~4h 48m in
Take the exit toward MO 133, MO AB: Richland
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 145
Toward MO 133, MO AB: Richland
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$41.72 one way
$83.44 round trip
$4.24/gal25.4 MPG avg88 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$45.34
$90.69
premium
$5.26
$51.78
$103.57
diesel
$6.18
$60.84
$121.68
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$42
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$67–$92
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 87.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
75
0
$26.26
$12.00
Efficient EV
62.5
0
$21.88
$10.00
EV Truck/SUV
100
1
$35.01
$16.01
Gas CO2
88 kg
EV CO2
29 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Oct 16, 2026
Origin
New York, MO
Morning
in New York on Saturday
Local time
7:09 AM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Mostly Cloudy
NNW 13 to 18 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Freeze Watch
Freeze Watch issued October 16 at 1:51AM CDT until October 17 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
Destination
Roubidoux, MO
Morning
in Roubidoux on Saturday
Local time
7:09 AM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
NW 15 to 18 mph11% chanceLive forecast
Freeze Watch
Freeze Watch issued October 16 at 1:51AM CDT until October 17 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
80°F
Versailles, MO
125 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
5h 54m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
You'll be on the highway for about 75% of this 250.1-mile drive. Expect a long stretch of 71.4 miles on MO 13 where you'll likely experience consistent cruising. The route primarily utilizes MO 13, N State Highway 5, and MO 17. As you transition away from the highway sections, you'll encounter more of a rural driving feel. The majority of your time will be spent on these main roads, offering a predictable driving experience.
75% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 71.4 mi on MO 13.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MO 13 and N State Highway 5. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 5.5 miles in near MO 13.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 5h 54m drive. You will face about 19 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 77 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,264 ft800 ft
Total Climb
941 ft
Total Descent
612 ft
Highest Point
1,264 ft
~232.2 mi in
Elevation Range
464 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 Roubidoux, MO, road signs point toward Jefferson City and Mo Ab: Richland.
Jefferson City
77 mi in|~1h 49m
Mo Ab: Richland
209.9 mi in|~4h 48m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 54m. Total distance: 250.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 71.4 miles on MO 13. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
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 77 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.9 hours each way, a round trip means 11.8 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Roubidoux, MO before the return drive.
