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Trip from Jefferson City, MO to New York, MO

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 22m

Distance

172.4 mi

277 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$27

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

15 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min
4 AM
3h 10m ★
6 AM
3h 22m
8 AM
3h 46m
10 AM
3h 31m
12 PM
3h 28m
3 PM
3h 32m
5 PM
3h 45m
8 PM
3h 15m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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capital city of Missouri, United States and county seat of Cole County

Jefferson City, MO

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Downtown New York, MO, MO

New York, MO

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Trip Overview

The drive from Jefferson City, MO to New York, MO covers 172.4 miles and takes about 3h 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 63, Chicago-Kansas City Expressway, MO B for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 86.9 miles on US 63. At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.95 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

86.2 miles from Jefferson City, MO

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

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 22m. Total distance: 172.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (97%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 3h 22m highway drive covering 172.4 miles, with most of the trip on US 63 and Chicago-Kansas City Expressway. The longest continuous stretch is about 86.9 miles on US 63.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 63 is the longest continuous segment at about 86.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 63 and Chicago-Kansas City Expressway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Jefferson Street.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 3h 22m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Jefferson Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (West McCarty Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 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 | Jefferson Street

Turn right onto Jefferson Street

Navigation decision point

4
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | West McCarty Street

Turn right onto West McCarty Street

Navigation decision point

5
0.7 mi into trip | ~2m in

Take the ramp toward US 54 East, US 63 North: Fulton, Columbia

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 54 East, US 63 North: Fulton, Columbi...
6
2.3 mi into trip | ~4m in | US 63

Take the exit onto US 63 toward US 63 North: Columbia

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane. Toward US 63 North: Columbia
7
89.2 mi into trip | ~1h 41m in

Take the exit toward US 36 West, MO 110 West: Saint Joseph

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

Toward US 36 West, MO 110 West: Saint Joseph

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 63 86.9 mi 1h 37m
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway 79.6 mi 1h 31m
MO B 3.5 mi 8m
US 54 1.4 mi 1m
West McCarty Street 0.6 mi 1m
Jefferson Street <0.1 mi <1m
East Wall Way <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 63 — 86.9 mi, about 1h 37m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jefferson City, MO and New York, MO.

1

Start on East Wall Way

155 ft · 13 sec · East Wall Way
2

Turn right onto Jefferson Street

251 ft · 14 sec · Jefferson Street
3

Turn right onto West McCarty Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · West McCarty Street
4

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 17 sec
Toward US 54 East, US 63 North: Fulton, Columbia
5

Merge onto US 54; US 63

1.4 mi · 1 min · US 54; US 63
6

Take the exit onto US 63

87 mi · 1 hr 37 min · US 63
Toward US 63 North: Columbia Use the straight lane.
7

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 11 sec
Toward US 36 West, MO 110 West: Saint Joseph
8

Merge onto US 36; MO 110

80 mi · 1 hr 31 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
9

Turn left onto MO B

3.5 mi · 8 min · MO B
10

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 86.2 miles from Jefferson City, MO, or about 1h 38m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 86.9 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 38 miles or 44m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 86.2 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 41m

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 Jefferson City, 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 Jefferson City, MO

This is one driving day of about 172.4 miles and 3h 22m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 38 miles from Jefferson City, 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 US 63 for about 86.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 86.2 mi from Jefferson City, MO · 1h 38m into the drive

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Macon, MO

86 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

Columbia, MO

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Macon, MO

Meal break

The midpoint is around 86.2 miles from Jefferson City, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 63 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 86.9 miles.

Arriving in New York, MO

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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Cajun Crab House Seafood Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour $20 to $30 mile 36.9

Columbia, Missouri

Hours: 3–8 pm

+15732346277

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour

Jefferson City, Missouri

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route

Jefferson City, Missouri

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour

Jefferson City, Missouri

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Charge Pro Charging Station

2.0 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour

Jefferson City, Missouri

+18888074522

Visit website

Francis Energy Charging Station

3.3 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 86.2

Macon, Missouri

Hours: Closed

+18004891588

Visit website

Moberly Motors Electric Era EV Fast Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 61.6

Moberly, Missouri

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18884092980

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 24.6

Columbia, Missouri

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour

Jefferson City, Missouri

+18889982546

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$26.95 one way

$53.91 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 60 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $29.59 $59.19
premium $4.89 $33.18 $66.35
diesel $5.61 $38.06 $76.13

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$27

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$52–$77

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 60.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

15 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Blink Charging Station

Columbia, Missouri

Blink

1 DCFC

Moberly Motors Electric Era EV Fast Charging Station

Moberly, Missouri

Other

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Jefferson City, Missouri

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Jefferson City, Missouri

Tesla

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Columbia, Missouri

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

Francis Energy Charging Station

Macon, Missouri

Other

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Jefferson City, Missouri

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

Charge Pro Charging Station

Jefferson City, Missouri

Other

1 DCFC

Other: 6 ChargePoint: 4 Blink: 3 Tesla: 1 EV Connect: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 51.7 0 $18.10 $8.28
Efficient EV 43.1 0 $15.08 $6.90
EV Truck/SUV 69 0 $24.14 $11.03

Gas CO2

60 kg

EV CO2

20 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 15, 2026

Origin

Jefferson City, MO

Late night in Jefferson City on Saturday

Local time

3:03 AM

CDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

New York, MO

Late night in New York on Saturday

Local time

3:03 AM

CDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

72°F

Macon, MO

86 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

28 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

3h 22m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Jefferson City, MO to New York, MO covers 172.4 miles and takes about 3h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 63, Chicago-Kansas City Expressway, MO B. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 86.2 miles from Jefferson City, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $26.95 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

This is a straightforward 3h 22m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Jefferson Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (West McCarty Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

The route from Jefferson City, MO to New York, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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