Drive Time
4h 32m
Distance
273 mi
439 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$41
one way
Photo: Ian Ramírez
The drive from Cabool, MO to New York, MO covers 273 miles and takes about 4h 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Ozark Street, South Elm Street, Peabody Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $40.53 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
136.5 miles from Cabool, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 16m into the drive .
Expect a 4h 32m drive with frequent turns across 273 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Very easy — mostly straight driving
Navigation is easy, but the length (4h 32m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Cabool, MO to New York, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ozark Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Elm Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Peabody Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 60 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 65 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Schoolcraft Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 44 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Payne Stewart Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Cabool, MO and New York, MO.
Start on the route
Turn right onto Ozark Street
Turn left onto South Elm Street
Continue on Peabody Avenue
Take the ramp right toward US 60 West: Mountain Grove
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward US 65 North: Sedalia
Merge slight left onto Schoolcraft Freeway
Take the exit slight right toward I 44 West: Joplin
Merge slight left onto Payne Stewart Highway
Take the exit slight right toward MO 13: Bolivar
Keep slight left to continue on MO 13: Bolivar
Keep slight right to continue on MO 13 North: Bolivar
Merge slight left onto North Kansas Expressway
Continue straight
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward MO 13 North
Exit the roundabout onto MO 13 North
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward MO 13 North
Exit the roundabout onto MO 13 North
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
Exit the roundabout
Turn right
Turn left
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 80 miles or 1h 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 136.5 miles or 2h 16m 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 43m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near New York, MO than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Cabool, MO so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Cabool, MO
This is one driving day of about 273 miles and 4h 32m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 136.5 mi from Cabool, MO · 2h 16m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
137 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 136.5 miles from Cabool, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into New York, MO usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around New York, MO.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$40.53 one way
$81.06 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $45.71 | $91.42 |
| premium | $4.65 | $50.02 | $100.04 |
| diesel | $5.30 | $57.01 | $114.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$41
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$66–$91
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 95.5 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 81.9 | 1 | $28.66 | $13.10 |
| Efficient EV | 68.3 | 0 | $23.89 | $10.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 109.2 | 1 | $38.22 | $17.47 |
Gas CO2
96 kg
EV CO2
32 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Afternoon in Cabool on Saturday
Local time
12:30 PM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Afternoon in New York on Saturday
Local time
12:30 PM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
54°F
Nevada, MO
137 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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