Oakland, MO to New York, MO is 253.9 miles and takes about 5h 6m via Chicago-Kansas City Expressway, Avenue of the Saints, and I 270, with a fuel budget near $39 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Midwest, primarily traversing Missouri. Expect a mix of major highway driving and some surface roads as you make your way across the state. With a recommended one-day duration, it's a manageable drive for most, offering a straightforward path between two points in Missouri.
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
126.9 miles from Oakland, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 35m 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
98.8 mi
1h 57m
I 270
5.9 mi
7m
V.F.W. Memorial Highway
5.8 mi
6m
MO B
3.5 mi
8m
Veterans Road
2.2 mi
3m
Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial Highway
1.4 mi
1m
Big Bend Road
0.5 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
— 132.8 mi, about 2h 33m
Traffic on I-44
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 16 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~4,536 veh/hr typical
· worst 5,317
Quietest
2 AM
~187 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
24.3×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 105 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 Oakland, MO and New York, MO.
1
Start on South Sappington Road
0.4 mi·54 sec·South Sappington Road
2
At end of road, turn right onto Big Bend Road
0.5 mi·1 min·Big Bend Road
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·13 sec
Toward I 44 WestUse the left lane.
4
Merge onto I 44
1.4 mi·1 min·Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial Highway
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi·46 sec
Exit 276Toward I 270: Memphis, ChicagoUse the slight right lane.
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi·15 sec
Toward I 270: Memphis, ChicagoUse the straight lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi·37 sec
Toward I 270 North: ChicagoUse the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto I 270
5.9 mi·7 min·I 270
9
Take the exit
0.1 mi·17 sec
Exit 12Toward I 64, US 40, US 61: Wentzville, Saint LouisUse the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·48 sec
Toward I 64 West, US 40 West, US 61 North: WentzvilleUse the slight left lane.
11
Continue on this road
0.1 mi·9 sec·this road
Exit 12Toward I 64 West, US 40 West, US 61 North: Wentzville
12
Merge onto I 64; US 40; US 61
99 mi·1 hr 57 min·Avenue of the Saints
Use the straight lane.
13
Take the exit
249 ft·14 sec
14
Turn left onto Paris Gravel Road
0.5 mi·1 min·Paris Gravel Road
15
Keep slight right at fork onto County Road 422
279 ft·8 sec·County Road 422
16
Turn right onto Veterans Road
2.2 mi·3 min·Veterans Road
17
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·16 sec
Toward US 36 West, MO 110 West: Monroe City
18
Merge onto US 36; MO 110
5.8 mi·6 min·V.F.W. Memorial Highway
19
Continue on US 24; US 36; MO 110
133 mi·2 hr 33 min·Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
20
Turn left onto MO B
3.5 mi·8 min·MO B
21
Arrive at destination
MO B
Trip Plan
Given the 5h 6m estimated drive time, departing in the morning from Oakland, MO, should allow ample daylight to reach New York, MO. The route includes one recommended stop, which is a good opportunity to stretch your legs and refuel. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the longer highway segments, as services can be spaced out. The fuel cost is estimated at $39, so factor that into your budget. Since this is a single-day drive, you have flexibility to adjust your departure time or stop duration as needed.
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 126.9 miles from Oakland, MO, or about 2h 35m 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 126.9 miles or 2h 35m 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 9m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near New York, MO than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Oakland, 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 Oakland, MO
This is one driving day of about 253.9 miles and 5h 6m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 56 miles from Oakland, 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 18
5 decision points cluster between mile 2.5 and 9.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
2.5 mi into trip|~4m in
Take the exit toward I 270: Memphis, Chicago
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 276
Toward I 270: Memphis, Chicago
8
2.9 mi into trip|~4m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 270: Memphis, Chicago
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 270: Memphis, Chicago
7
3 mi into trip|~5m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 270 North: Chicago
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 270 North: Chicago
8
9.3 mi into trip|~13m in
Take the exit toward I 64, US 40, US 61: Wentzville, Saint Louis
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 12
Toward I 64, US 40, US 61: Wentzville, Saint Lo...
8
9.4 mi into trip|~13m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 64 West, US 40 West, US 61 North: Wentzville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 64 West, US 40 West, US 61 North: Went...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$42.35 one way
$84.71 round trip
$4.24/gal25.4 MPG avg89 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.62
$46.21
$92.42
premium
$5.25
$52.51
$105.02
diesel
$6.18
$61.77
$123.53
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: 88.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
76.2
0
$26.66
$12.19
Efficient EV
63.5
0
$22.22
$10.16
EV Truck/SUV
101.6
1
$35.55
$16.25
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 Oct 19, 2026
Origin
Oakland, MO
Late night
in Oakland on Wednesday
Local time
12:24 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Sunny
SE 2 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
New York, MO
Late night
in New York on Wednesday
Local time
12:24 AM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Mostly Sunny
SSE 1 to 5 mph1% chanceLive forecast
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
5h 6m 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 route features 55% highway driving, meaning you'll spend a good portion of your time on faster roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 132.8 miles, primarily on the Chicago-Kansas City Expressway. You'll transition from this highway profile to a mixed highway and surface road experience, so be prepared for varying speed limits and exit densities as you get closer to your destination.
55% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
21 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?
10/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.5 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 253.9 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Oakland is a port city in the Bay Area of California in the United States. Once an industrial area overshadowed by San Francisco, its larger neighbor to the west, this city of 440,000 people (2020) has begun to step out from under San Francisco's shadow with its notable natural and architectural features and its rise as the multicultural "hipster" city of the Bay Area.
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 6m. Total distance: 253.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
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.
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.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at New York, MO before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 2.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 10.2 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at New York, MO before the return drive.
