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Trip from New York, MO to Warsaw, 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

3h 4m

Distance

136.2 mi

219 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$21

one way

EV Charging

Fair

2 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min
4 AM
2h 53m ★
6 AM
3h 5m
8 AM
3h 28m
10 AM
3h 13m
12 PM
3h 11m
3 PM
3h 14m
5 PM
3h 27m
8 PM
2h 58m

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

city in and county seat of Benton County, Missouri, United States

Warsaw, MO

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Trip Overview

This 136.2-mile journey from New York, MO, to Warsaw, MO, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 3 hours and 4 minutes to complete. With a fuel cost estimated at $21, it's an economical choice for a short road trip within the Midwest region. The route primarily utilizes US 50 East and South Limit Avenue, offering a local driving experience rather than extensive highway travel, as indicated by its 0% highway share. This drive is best suited for those who enjoy a more hands-on approach to navigation and don't mind a bit of turn-heavy maneuvering. It's a straightforward trip that won't require an overnight stay, making it perfect for a spontaneous excursion.

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

68.1 miles from New York, MO

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 38m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
MO 13 71.4 mi 1h 36m
South Limit Avenue 32.6 mi 40m
US 50 24.5 mi 29m
MO U 5.5 mi 13m
MO 7 1.3 mi 2m
Main Street 0.2 mi <1m
Seminary Street <0.1 mi <1m
MO B <0.1 mi <1m
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 Warsaw, 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

33 mi · 40 min · South Limit Avenue
9

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Toward MO 7 North: Warsaw, Clinton
10

Keep slight right at fork

102 ft · 2 sec
Toward MO 7 North: Warsaw, Clinton
11

Turn straight onto MO 7

1.3 mi · 2 min · MO 7
Use the straight lane.
12

Turn left onto Main Street

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Main Street
13

Turn left onto Seminary Street

225 ft · 11 sec · Seminary Street
14

Turn right onto West Washington Street

104 ft · 4 sec · West Washington Street
15

Arrive at destination

West Washington Street

Trip Plan

Given this drive's 3-hour duration and 136.2-mile length, it's perfectly manageable as a single-day trip, allowing for flexibility in your departure time. With a fuel cost of around $21, you can easily plan for this expense. Since it's a turn-heavy local drive, pay close attention to your navigation, especially as you transition between US 50 East and South Limit Avenue. Factor in potential delays from local traffic, and consider making your single planned stop early on to break up the driving. A good tip for this route is to ensure your GPS is updated, as local road configurations can sometimes be intricate.

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 68.1 miles from New York, MO, or about 1h 38m 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 30 miles or 46m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 68.1 miles or 1h 38m 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 32m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Warsaw, 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 136.2 miles and 3h 4m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 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.

Downtown Lexington, MO, MO

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lexington, MO

68 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 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Warrensburg, MO

Meal break

The midpoint is around 68.1 miles from New York, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before MO 13 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 71.4 miles.

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, short detour

Halfway reset 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour

Higginsville, Missouri

Hours: Open 24 hours

+16602071324

Visit website

Francis Energy Charging Station

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

Final third 3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour

Sedalia, Missouri

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18004891588

Visit website

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 134.7 — 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
134.5 mi into trip | ~3h 1m in

Take the exit toward MO 7 North: Warsaw, Clinton

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

Toward MO 7 North: Warsaw, Clinton
7
134.7 mi into trip | ~3h 1m in

Keep slight right at fork toward MO 7 North: Warsaw, Clinton

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

Toward MO 7 North: Warsaw, Clinton

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$21.29 one way

$42.59 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 48 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $23.38 $46.76
premium $4.89 $26.21 $52.42
diesel $5.61 $30.07 $60.14

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$21

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$46–$71

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 47.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 40.9 0 $14.30 $6.54
Efficient EV 34.1 0 $11.92 $5.45
EV Truck/SUV 54.5 0 $19.07 $8.72

Gas CO2

48 kg

EV CO2

16 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

5:36 AM

CDT

Current temp

42°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Warsaw, MO

Late night in Warsaw on Tuesday

Local time

5:36 AM

CDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

46°F

Lexington, MO

68 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

6 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

3h 4m 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?

Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for this entire 136.2-mile stretch. With no highway miles, you'll be navigating through local roads and towns for the full 3 hours and 4 minutes. This means you'll be more engaged with the driving process, frequently adjusting speed and direction. While there isn't a defined 'longest stretch' due to the nature of local driving, the constant need for navigation and attention will keep you focused. The character of the drive is defined by its local feel, taking you through the heart of communities rather than bypassing them on faster roads.

71% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 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 South Limit Avenue. 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 3h 4m 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 77 miles: 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 Warsaw, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Jefferson City along the way.

Jefferson City

77 mi in | ~1h 49m

About the Cities

Arriving in Warsaw, MO

Full guide →

Warsaw (Missouri) is a city in Central Missouri.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 4m. Total distance: 136.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (71%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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

Possible but tiring. At 3.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Warsaw, MO, but most travelers stay overnight.

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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