Origin
New York, MO
Night in New York on Thursday
Local time
10:05 PM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New York, MO to Branson, MO
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
5h 6m
Distance
239.9 mi
386 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$38
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 53m
★
6 AM
5h 7m
8 AM
5h 34m
10 AM
5h 16m
12 PM
5h 14m
3 PM
5h 18m
5 PM
5h 33m
8 PM
4h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New York, MO
Ian Ramírez
Branson, MO
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Trip Overview
The drive from New York, MO to Branson, 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 the route, MO 13 South, I 44 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. 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 New York, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 33m into the drive .
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 (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 6m drive with frequent turns across 239.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
the route is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 5h 6m 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 New York, MO to Branson, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| the route | — | — |
| MO 13 South | — | — |
| I 44 East | — | — |
| Payne Stewart Highway | — | — |
| US 65 South | — | — |
| Schoolcraft Freeway | — | — |
| American Legion Memorial Highway | — | — |
| Highway 65 | — | — |
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Longest stretch:
the route
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New York, MO and Branson, MO.
1
Start on the route
154 ft
·
6 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right
5.5 mi
·
13 min
3
At the end of the road, turn left
66 mi
·
1 hr 30 min
4
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
207 ft
·
3 sec
·
the route
5
Exit the roundabout
5.1 mi
·
6 min
6
Keep slight right
1.9 mi
·
2 min
7
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward MO 13 South: Clinton
125 ft
·
2 sec
·
MO 13 South: Clinton
8
Exit the roundabout onto MO 13 South: Clinton
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
MO 13 South: Clinton
9
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward MO 13 South: Clinton
131 ft
·
2 sec
·
MO 13 South: Clinton
10
Exit the roundabout onto MO 13 South: Clinton
8.0 mi
·
9 min
·
MO 13 South: Clinton
11
Turn straight
15 mi
·
19 min
12
Turn left
87 mi
·
1 hr 42 min
13
Take the exit slight left toward I 44 East: Rolla, Saint Louis
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
I 44 East: Rolla, Saint Louis
14
Merge slight left onto Payne Stewart Highway
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Payne Stewart Highway
15
Take the exit slight right toward US 65 South: Branson
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
US 65 South: Branson
16
Merge slight left onto Schoolcraft Freeway
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Schoolcraft Freeway
17
Continue on American Legion Memorial Highway
11 mi
·
12 min
·
American Legion Memorial Highway
18
Continue on US Highway 65
12 mi
·
13 min
·
US Highway 65
19
Continue on American Legion Memorial Highway
7.5 mi
·
8 min
·
American Legion Memorial Highway
20
Take the exit slight right toward MO 248, CR 165, Red Route
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
MO 248, CR 165, Red Route
21
Keep slight left to continue on Red Route East
259 ft
·
7 sec
·
Red Route East
22
Turn straight onto Branson Landing Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Branson Landing Boulevard
23
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Veterans Boulevard
154 ft
·
4 sec
·
Veterans Boulevard
24
Exit the roundabout onto Veterans Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Veterans Boulevard
25
Continue on South Business 65
171 ft
·
6 sec
·
South Business 65
26
Turn right
62 ft
·
5 sec
27
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 119.9 miles from New York, MO, or about 2h 33m 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 1h 7m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 119.9 miles or 2h 33m 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 11m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Branson, MO than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving New York, 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 New York, MO
This is one driving day of about 239.9 miles and 5h 6m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 53 miles from New York, 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.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 119.9 mi from New York, MO · 2h 33m into the drive
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 119.9 miles from New York, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Branson, MO
The final approach into Branson, 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 Branson, 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
$37.51 one way
$75.01 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
84 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.
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.
Destination
Branson, MO
Night in Branson on Thursday
Local time
10:05 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°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
10 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
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 New York, MO to Branson, 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 the route, MO 13 South, I 44 East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 119.9 miles from New York, 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 is a straightforward 5h 6m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from New York, MO to Branson, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from New York, MO to Branson, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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