Origin
Monett, MO
Afternoon in Monett on Saturday
Local time
3:16 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Monett, 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 49m
Distance
239.3 mi
385 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$37
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 37m
★
6 AM
3h 50m
8 AM
4h 16m
10 AM
3h 59m
12 PM
3h 56m
3 PM
4h 0m
5 PM
4h 14m
8 PM
3h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Monett, MO
Tolga deniz Aran
New York, MO
Ian Ramírez
Trip Overview
The drive from Monett, MO to New York, MO covers 239.3 miles and takes about 3h 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Central Avenue, High Street, Blackberry Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $37.41 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
119.7 miles from Monett, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 55m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Central Avenue | — | — |
| High Street | — | — |
| Blackberry Road | — | — |
| I 44 West | — | — |
| Congressman Gene Taylor Highway | — | — |
| I 49 North | — | — |
| George Washington Carver Memorial Highway | — | — |
| Trooper Charles P | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North Central Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Monett, MO and New York, MO.
1
Start on West Cleveland Avenue
92 ft
·
10 sec
·
West Cleveland Avenue
2
Turn left onto North Central Avenue
17 mi
·
30 min
·
North Central Avenue
3
Turn left onto High Street
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
High Street
4
Continue on Blackberry Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Blackberry Road
5
Turn right
0.5 mi
·
1 min
6
Take the ramp left toward I 44 West: Joplin
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
I 44 West: Joplin
7
Merge slight left onto Congressman Gene Taylor Highway
7.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Congressman Gene Taylor Highway
8
Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North, US 71 North: Carthage, Kansas City
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
I 49 North, US 71 North: Carthage, Kansas City
9
Merge slight left onto George Washington Carver Memorial Highway
10 mi
·
11 min
·
George Washington Carver Memorial Highway
10
Continue on Trooper Charles P. Corbin Memorial Highway
10 mi
·
11 min
·
Trooper Charles P. Corbin Memorial Highway
11
Continue on Purple Heart Trail
116 mi
·
2 hr 5 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
12
Take the exit slight right toward I 435 North: Des Moines
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
I 435 North: Des Moines
13
Merge slight left
18 mi
·
20 min
14
Continue on I435 N
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
I435 N
15
Continue straight
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
16
Take the exit slight right toward I 35: Kansas City, Des Moines
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
I 35: Kansas City, Des Moines
17
Keep slight right to continue on I 35 North, MO 110 East: Des Moines
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
I 35 North, MO 110 East: Des Moines
18
Merge slight left onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
6.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
19
Keep slight left to continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
35 mi
·
37 min
·
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
20
Take the exit slight right toward US 36, MO 110 East, I 35 Business: Cameron, Hamilton
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
US 36, MO 110 East, I 35 Business: Cameron, Hamilton
21
Turn right onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
16 mi
·
18 min
·
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
22
Turn right
3.5 mi
·
8 min
23
Arrive at your destination
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 119.7 miles from Monett, MO, or about 1h 55m into the drive.
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 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 119.7 miles or 1h 55m 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 8m
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 Monett, 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 Monett, MO
This is one driving day of about 239.3 miles and 3h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 53 miles from Monett, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
120 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 53 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 119.7 miles from Monett, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$37.41 one way
$74.82 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
84 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $41.08 | $82.15 |
| premium | $4.89 | $46.05 | $92.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $52.83 | $105.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$37
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 83.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 71.8 | 0 | $25.13 | $11.49 |
| Efficient EV | 59.8 | 0 | $20.94 | $9.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 95.7 | 1 | $33.50 | $15.32 |
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.
Destination
New York, MO
Afternoon in New York on Saturday
Local time
3:16 PM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
73°F
Nevada, 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
9 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 49m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
239.3 mi in 3h 49m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: North Central Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
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 49m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Monett, MO to New York, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 49m. Total distance: 239.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Monett, MO to New York, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Possible but tiring. At 3.8 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.7 hours — manageable with a long break at New York, MO, but most travelers stay overnight.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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