New York, MO to Shrewsbury, MO is 255 miles and takes about 5h 8m via Chicago-Kansas City Expressway, with a fuel budget near $45 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Midwest, connecting two points in Missouri. The route primarily uses the Chicago-Kansas City Expressway and the Avenue of the Saints. With a recommended one-day drive, it’s a straightforward trip for those looking to cover ground efficiently between these two locations.
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
127.5 miles from New York, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 31m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
132.8 mi
2h 33m
Avenue of the Saints
101.3 mi
2h 1m
V.F.W. Memorial Highway
5.8 mi
6m
MO B
3.5 mi
8m
Daniel Boone Expressway
3.2 mi
3m
Veterans Road
2.1 mi
3m
South Brentwood Boulevard
1.8 mi
3m
North Elm Avenue
1.3 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
— 132.8 mi, about 2h 33m
Traffic on I-64
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 9 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
7 AM
~5,652 veh/hr typical
· worst 6,927
Quietest
2 AM
~160 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
35.3×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 47 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New York, MO and Shrewsbury, MO.
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Start on MO B
3.5 mi·8 min·MO B
2
Turn right onto US 36; MO 110
133 mi·2 hr 33 min·Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
3
Continue on US 24; US 36; MO 110
5.8 mi·6 min·V.F.W. Memorial Highway
4
Take the exit
0.2 mi·30 sec
Toward Veterans Road
5
Turn right onto Veterans Road
2.1 mi·3 min·Veterans Road
6
At end of road, turn left onto County Road 422
279 ft·6 sec·County Road 422
7
Continue on Paris Gravel Road
0.5 mi·1 min·Paris Gravel Road
8
Take the ramp
120 ft·3 sec
9
Merge onto US 61
101 mi·2 hr 1 min·Avenue of the Saints
Use the right lane.
10
Continue on I 64; US 40
3.2 mi·3 min·Daniel Boone Expressway
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi·12 sec
Exit 31B-AToward I 170 NorthUse the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·37 sec
Exit 31BToward Brentwood Boulevard, Hanley RoadUse the straight lane.
13
Turn right onto South Brentwood Boulevard
1.8 mi·3 min·South Brentwood Boulevard
14
Continue on East Kirkham Avenue
0.5 mi·56 sec·East Kirkham Avenue
15
Turn left onto North Elm Avenue
1.3 mi·2 min·North Elm Avenue
16
Turn left
0.2 mi·13 sec
Toward I 44 East
17
Merge onto I 44
1.3 mi·1 min·Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway
18
Arrive at destination
I 44
Trip Plan
Given the 5-hour duration, departing in the morning is advisable to ensure you arrive with ample daylight. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in choosing where to break up the 255-mile drive. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $45, and plan your refueling accordingly, especially before longer highway stretches like the 132.8 miles on the Chicago-Kansas City Expressway. This route is easily manageable in a single day, so you can take your time and enjoy the drive without feeling rushed.
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 127.5 miles from New York, MO, or about 2h 31m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 132.8 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 56 miles or 1h 9m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 127.5 miles or 2h 31m 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 10m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Shrewsbury, 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 255 miles and 5h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 56 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 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 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 3.5 and 249.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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3.5 mi into trip|~8m in|US 36; MO 110 / Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
Turn right onto US 36; MO 110 / Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
Navigation decision point
4
142.1 mi into trip|~2h 48m in
Take the exit toward Veterans Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward Veterans Road
5
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.
7
249.4 mi into trip|~4h 58m in
Take the exit toward I 170 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 31B-A
Toward I 170 North
10
249.6 mi into trip|~4h 58m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Brentwood Boulevard, Hanley Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Exit 31B
Toward Brentwood Boulevard, Hanley Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$42.40 one way
$84.79 round trip
$4.22/gal25.4 MPG avg89 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.60
$46.18
$92.36
premium
$5.18
$52.03
$104.07
diesel
$5.35
$53.71
$107.42
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: 89.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
76.5
0
$26.78
$12.24
Efficient EV
63.8
0
$22.31
$10.20
EV Truck/SUV
102
1
$35.70
$16.32
Gas CO2
89 kg
EV CO2
30 kg (66% 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 May 24, 2026
Origin
New York, MO
Afternoon
in New York on Wednesday
Local time
2:53 PM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Sunny
SSE 0 to 6 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued May 24 at 6:54AM CDT until May 25 at 2:26AM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued May 24 at 6:27AM CDT until May 25 at 7:19PM CDT by NWS Springfield MO
Destination
Shrewsbury, MO
Afternoon
in Shrewsbury on Wednesday
Local time
2:53 PM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Chance Rain Showers
N 3 to 7 mph26% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued May 24 at 6:54AM CDT until May 25 at 2:26AM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued May 24 at 6:27AM CDT until May 25 at 7:19PM CDT by NWS Springfield MO
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
2 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
5h 8m 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.
Gateway Arch National Park
National Park
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is a mixed highway and surface road experience, with 53% of the route on highways. You'll encounter a stretch of 132.8 miles on the Chicago-Kansas City Expressway, offering a solid period of highway cruising. Expect the highway portion to eventually transition to surface roads, requiring adjustments in speed and attention as you navigate through more local traffic.
53% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
18 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?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3.5 miles in near US 36; MO 110 / Chicago-Kansas City Expressway.
Driving Effort5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 255 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.5 miles (US 36; MO 110 / Chicago-Kansas City Expressway): Navigation decision point; at 142.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 145 miles (US 61 / Avenue of the Saints): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 8m. Total distance: 255 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (53%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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 — we found about 3 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.
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. There are 3 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.5 miles (US 36; MO 110 / Chicago-Kansas City Expressway): Navigation decision point; at 142.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 145 miles (US 61 / Avenue of the Saints): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Gateway Arch National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.1 hours each way, a round trip means 10.3 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Shrewsbury, MO before the return drive.
