The drive from Branson, MO to New York, MO covers 239.9 miles and takes about 5h 6m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on MO 13, North Kansas Expressway, American Legion Memorial Highway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 100.4 miles on MO 13.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $37.51 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
119.9 miles from Branson, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 23m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 6m. Total distance: 239.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 5h 6m highway drive covering 239.9 miles, with most of the trip on MO 13 and North Kansas Expressway. The longest continuous stretch is about 100.4 miles on MO 13.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
MO 13 is the longest continuous segment at about 100.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MO 13 and North Kansas Expressway. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 65 Bus; MO 76 / South Business 65.
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 239.9 miles you will encounter 15 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: near the start (US 65 Bus; MO 76 / South Business 65): Navigation decision point; at 47.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 47.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|US 65 Bus; MO 76 / South Business 65
Turn left onto US 65 Bus; MO 76 / South Business 65
Navigation decision point
7
47.4 mi into trip|~57m in
Keep slight left at fork toward MO 13: Bolivar
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 77
Toward MO 13: Bolivar
7
47.4 mi into trip|~57m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MO 13 North: Bolivar
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 77
Toward MO 13 North: Bolivar
6
157.1 mi into trip|~3h 9m in|MO 13
Enter roundabout onto MO 13 toward MO 13 North
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward MO 13 North
6
161 mi into trip|~3h 13m in|MO 13
Enter roundabout onto MO 13 toward MO 13 North
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward MO 13 North
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
MO 13
100.4 mi
2h 13m
North Kansas Expressway
86.5 mi
1h 41m
American Legion Memorial Highway
18.6 mi
21m
US Highway 65
12 mi
13m
Schoolcraft Freeway
10.7 mi
13m
MO U
5.5 mi
13m
Payne Stewart Highway
4.1 mi
5m
Branson Landing Boulevard
0.5 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
MO 13
— 100.4 mi, about 2h 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Branson, MO and New York, MO.
1
Start on this road
63 ft·9 sec·this road
2
Turn left onto US 65 Bus; MO 76
169 ft·6 sec·South Business 65
3
Continue on Red Route
0.4 mi·46 sec·Veterans Boulevard
4
Continue on Red Route
150 ft·3 sec·Veterans Boulevard
5
Enter roundabout onto Red Route
287 ft·8 sec·Branson Landing Boulevard
6
Continue on Red Route
0.5 mi·58 sec·Branson Landing Boulevard
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·29 sec
Toward US 65 North: Springfield
8
Merge onto US 65; MO 76
7.7 mi·8 min·American Legion Memorial Highway
9
Continue on US 65
12 mi·13 min·US Highway 65
10
Continue on US 65
11 mi·12 min·American Legion Memorial Highway
11
Continue on US 65
11 mi·13 min·Schoolcraft Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.8 mi·1 min
Toward I 44 West: Joplin
13
Merge onto I 44
4.1 mi·5 min·Payne Stewart Highway
14
Take the exit
0.1 mi·14 sec
Exit 77Toward MO 13: Bolivar
15
Keep slight left at fork
150 ft·3 sec
Exit 77Toward MO 13: Bolivar
16
Keep slight right at fork
209 ft·7 sec
Exit 77Toward MO 13 North: Bolivar
17
Merge onto MO 13
86 mi·1 hr 41 min·North Kansas Expressway
Use the left / straight lanes.
18
Continue on MO 13
23 mi·29 min·MO 13
19
Enter roundabout onto MO 13
127 ft·1 sec·MO 13
Toward MO 13 North
20
Continue on MO 13
3.9 mi·4 min·MO 13
Toward MO 13 North
21
Enter roundabout onto MO 13
124 ft·1 sec·MO 13
Toward MO 13 North
22
Continue on MO 13
7.0 mi·8 min·MO 13
Toward MO 13 North
23
Enter roundabout onto MO 13
67 ft·0 sec·MO 13
24
Continue on MO 13
66 mi·1 hr 30 min·MO 13
25
Turn right onto MO U
5.5 mi·13 min·MO U
26
Turn left onto MO B
155 ft·4 sec·MO B
27
Arrive at destination
MO B
Trip Plan
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 119.9 miles from Branson, MO, or about 2h 23m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 100.4 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 53 miles or 1h 4m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 119.9 miles or 2h 23m 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 1m
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 Branson, 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 Branson, MO
This is one driving day of about 239.9 miles and 5h 6m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 53 miles from Branson, 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 100.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 119.9 mi from Branson, MO
· 2h 23m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Wilson's Creek National Battlefield
National Battlefield
Wilson's Creek was the first major Civil War battle fought west of the Mississippi River, and where the first Union general was killed in action. The costly Southern victory on August 10, 1861, focuse...
10 mi from route
~24 min detour
Free
near mile 33.1
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$37.51 one way
$75.01 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg84 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$41.18
$82.36
premium
$4.89
$46.17
$92.33
diesel
$5.61
$52.97
$105.93
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$38
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$63–$88
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 83.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
28 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: excellent
Dynamic ev Charging Station
Ozark, Missouri
Other
1 DCFC
Tesla Destination Charger
Bolivar, Missouri
Tesla Destination
1 DCFC
EvGateway Charging Station
Warrensburg, Missouri
Other
1 DCFC
Dynamic EV Charging Station
Springfield, Missouri
Other
1 DCFC
Dynamic EVC Charging Station
Springfield, Missouri
Other
1 DCFC
Tesla Destination Charger
Springfield, Missouri
Tesla Destination
1 DCFC
EV Connect Charging Station
Springfield, Missouri
EV Connect
1 DCFC
EV Connect Charging Station
Osceola, Missouri
EV Connect
1 DCFC
Other: 9
ChargePoint: 9
EV Connect: 4
Blink: 3
Tesla Destination: 2
Tesla: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
72
0
$25.19
$11.52
Efficient EV
60
0
$20.99
$9.60
EV Truck/SUV
96
1
$33.59
$15.35
Gas CO2
84 kg
EV CO2
28 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 Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Branson, MO
Late night
in Branson on Friday
Local time
2:06 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
New York, MO
Late night
in New York on Friday
Local time
2:06 AM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
73°F
Warsaw, MO
120 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
10 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Branson, MO to New York, MO covers 239.9 miles and takes about 5h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are MO 13, North Kansas Expressway, American Legion Memorial Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 119.9 miles from Branson, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $37.51 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 239.9 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 65 Bus; MO 76 / South Business 65): Navigation decision point; at 47.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 47.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Branson, MO to New York, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Data sources
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from
OSRM
over
OpenStreetMap.
Fuel cost uses
EIA
weekly regional averages.
EV charging comes from the
NREL Alternative Fuels
dataset.
National park proximity is from the
NPS API.
Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the
methodology page.
