New York, MO to Troy, MO is 204.5 miles and takes about 4h 4m via Chicago-Kansas City Expressway, Avenue of the Saints, and V.F.W. Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $32 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Missouri, connecting two points in the Midwest region. With a short driving time and minimal stops, it's a straightforward path for a single day. You'll primarily be on well-established expressways, making for a predictable and efficient drive.
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
102.3 miles from New York, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 2m 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
58.3 mi
1h 8m
V.F.W. Memorial Highway
5.8 mi
6m
MO B
3.5 mi
8m
Veterans Road
2.1 mi
3m
East Cherry Street
0.6 mi
1m
Paris Gravel Road
0.5 mi
1m
North Lincoln Drive
0.3 mi
<1m
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 Troy, MO.
1
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
58 mi·1 hr 8 min·Avenue of the Saints
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi·24 sec
Toward MO 47: Troy, WinfieldUse the slight right lane.
11
Turn straight onto MO 47
0.2 mi·30 sec·MO 47
12
Turn left onto North Lincoln Drive
0.3 mi·29 sec·North Lincoln Drive
Use the left / straight lanes.
13
Turn right onto East Cherry Street
0.4 mi·44 sec·East Cherry Street
14
Enter roundabout onto East Cherry Street
65 ft·1 sec·East Cherry Street
15
Continue on East Cherry Street
0.2 mi·26 sec·East Cherry Street
16
Turn left onto 2nd Street
99 ft·6 sec·2nd Street
17
Turn right
97 ft·7 sec
18
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 4-hour duration, starting your drive in the morning is ideal to allow for any unexpected delays. This route is designed for a single day, so you have flexibility with your departure time. Plan for one stop, perhaps midway, to refuel or stretch your legs. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 132.8-mile stretch on the Chicago-Kansas City Expressway, as services might be less frequent. The estimated fuel cost is around $32, so budget accordingly.
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 102.3 miles from New York, MO, or about 2h 2m 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 45 miles or 56m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 102.3 miles or 2h 2m 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 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Troy, 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 204.5 miles and 4h 4m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 45 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 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 3.5 and 204.5 — 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
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203.2 mi into trip|~4h 1m in
Take the exit toward MO 47: Troy, Winfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward MO 47: Troy, Winfield
7
203.6 mi into trip|~4h 2m in|North Lincoln Drive
Turn left onto North Lincoln Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
204.5 mi into trip|~4h 4m in|2nd Street
Turn left onto 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$30.20 one way
$60.40 round trip
$3.75/gal25.4 MPG avg72 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.14
$33.34
$66.68
premium
$4.72
$37.97
$75.94
diesel
$4.80
$38.61
$77.23
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 71.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
61.4
0
$21.47
$9.82
Efficient EV
51.1
0
$17.89
$8.18
EV Truck/SUV
81.8
1
$28.63
$13.09
Gas CO2
72 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
Morning
in New York on Sunday
Local time
6:10 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Partly Cloudy
W 5 mph13% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 8:17PM CDT until July 21 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 7:55PM CDT until July 19 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Destination
Troy, MO
Morning
in Troy on Sunday
Local time
6:10 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
W 2 mph18% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 8:17PM CDT until July 21 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 7:55PM CDT until July 19 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
91°F
Quincy, IL
102 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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 4m 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?
This route is mostly highway, with 65% of the drive on expressways. You'll experience a long stretch of 132.8 miles on the Chicago-Kansas City Expressway before transitioning to other roads. Expect a relatively rural feel for much of the drive, with fewer exits compared to heavily urbanized corridors. The latter part of the drive will involve more surface roads as you approach your destination.
65% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
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?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway and Avenue of the Saints. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 3.5 miles in near US 36; MO 110 / Chicago-Kansas City Expressway.
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 4m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 203.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
897 ft540 ft
Total Climb
504 ft
Total Descent
764 ft
Highest Point
897 ft
~175.3 mi in
Elevation Range
357 ft
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
The Sale Barn Café
Cafe
Early in the drive, right off the route
Early stretch
0.5 mi from route
~1 min detour
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Top landmarks
•Downtown Troy Historic District — historic district in Troy, Missouri, United States
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 2 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 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 203.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 4.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Troy, MO, but most travelers stay overnight.
