Origin
Kansas City, MO
Afternoon in Kansas City on Sunday
Local time
2:42 PM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kansas City, MO to New York, MO
Drive Time
1h 25m
Distance
70.8 mi
114 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
Kansas City, MO
Matthew Chirinos
New York, MO
Ian Ramírez
Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Kansas City to New York, Missouri, you are in for a short, direct journey across the Midwest. Covering 70.8 miles, this trip typically takes about 1 hour and 25 minutes behind the wheel. Because the duration is so manageable, you can easily complete this drive in a single day without needing an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $10 for fuel to cover the distance. Since there are no designated stops on this route, it functions best as a straightforward trip between these two Missouri locations. It is a practical choice for those who prefer a quick, local excursion over a long-haul road trip.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
35.4 miles from Kansas City, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 41m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise. With a 0% highway share, you will spend the entire 70.8 miles navigating local roads like East 12th Street, Harrison Street, and East 11th Street. This setup requires your full attention as you transition through the various turns that define the route's personality. Because the path relies entirely on local infrastructure, you will not encounter long, uninterrupted stretches of open road. Prepare for a more involved driving experience that keeps you engaged with the local geography from start to finish.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 50.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway and I 35. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East 12th Street.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 70.8 miles you will encounter 11 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 (East 12th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.8 miles (US 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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East 12th Street
Turn right onto East 12th Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.5 mi into trip
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~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 70 West, US 24 West, US 40 West, I 29 North, I 35 North, US 71 North
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 70 West, US 24 West, US 40 West, I 29...
9
0.8 mi into trip
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~2m in
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US 71
Keep slight right at fork onto US 71 toward I 29 North, I 35 North, US 71 North: Saint Joseph, Des Moines
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 2G
Toward I 29 North, I 35 North, US 71 North: Sai...
7
5.5 mi into trip
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~8m in
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I 35
Keep slight right at fork onto I 35 toward I 35 North: Des Moines
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 35 North: Des Moines
6
51.2 mi into trip
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~58m in
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MO 110
Take the exit onto MO 110 toward US 36, MO 110 East, I 35 Business: Cameron, Hamilton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 54
Toward US 36, MO 110 East, I 35 Business: Camer...
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Kansas City, MO to New York, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Hamilton along the way.
Hamilton
51.2 mi in
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~58m
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via MO 110
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Kansas City Expressway | 50.4 mi | 55m |
| I 35 | 11.2 mi | 12m |
| US 71 | 4.6 mi | 6m |
| MO B | 3.5 mi | 8m |
| East 12th Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| MO 110 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| George Brett Super Highway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Harrison Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
— 50.4 mi, about 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kansas City, MO and New York, MO.
1
Start on Oak Street
20 ft
·
4 sec
·
Oak Street
2
Turn right onto East 12th Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East 12th Street
3
Turn left onto Harrison Street
438 ft
·
16 sec
·
Harrison Street
4
Turn left onto East 11th Street
209 ft
·
5 sec
·
East 11th Street
5
Take the ramp
455 ft
·
11 sec
Toward I 70 West, US 24 West, US 40 West, I 29 North, I 35 North, US 71 North
6
Merge onto I 70; US 24; US 40; US 71
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
George Brett Super Highway
7
Keep slight right at fork onto US 71
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
US 71
Exit 2G
Toward I 29 North, I 35 North, US 71 North: Saint Joseph, Des Moines
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 35
11 mi
·
12 min
·
I 35
Toward I 35 North: Des Moines
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35; MO 110
35 mi
·
37 min
·
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
10
Take the exit onto MO 110
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
MO 110
Exit 54
Toward US 36, MO 110 East, I 35 Business: Cameron, Hamilton
11
Turn right onto US 36; MO 110
16 mi
·
18 min
·
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
12
Turn right onto MO B
3.5 mi
·
8 min
·
MO B
13
Arrive at destination
MO B
Trip Plan
Given the 1 hour and 25 minute duration, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure time around your own schedule. Since there are no formal stops, ensure your vehicle is fueled up before you leave, as the $10 fuel estimate assumes a steady transit. Keep in mind that this route is purely local, so watch for typical traffic patterns on streets like Harrison and East 11th. Since the drive is quite short, you do not need to worry about pacing or fatigue management common with longer trips. Your best bet is to focus on your navigation through the specific local turns to ensure a smooth arrival at your destination.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 35.4 miles from Kansas City, MO, or about 41m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 50.4 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 70.8 miles or 1h 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 35.4 miles or 41m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 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 Kansas 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 Kansas City, MO
This is one driving day of about 70.8 miles and 1h 25m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Kansas City, MO.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway for about 50.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 35.4 mi from Kansas City, MO · 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 70.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35.4 miles from Kansas City, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.75 one way
$21.51 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $11.85 | $23.71 |
| premium | $4.80 | $13.37 | $26.73 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $15.73 | $31.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.2 | 0 | $7.43 | $3.40 |
| Efficient EV | 17.7 | 0 | $6.19 | $2.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.3 | 0 | $9.91 | $4.53 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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.
Destination
New York, MO
Afternoon in New York on Sunday
Local time
2:42 PM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live 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
20 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
1h 25m 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 Kansas City, MO to New York, MO covers 70.8 miles and takes about 1h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Chicago-Kansas City Expressway, I 35, US 71. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 35.4 miles from Kansas City, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.75 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 70.8 miles you will encounter 11 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 (East 12th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.8 miles (US 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Kansas City, MO to New York, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Hamilton along the way.
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