The drive from New York, MO to Carterville, MO covers 217.4 miles and takes about 4h 4m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 49, MO 110, Chicago-Kansas City Expressway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 129.8 miles on I 49.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $33.99 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
108.7 miles from New York, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 6m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 4m. Total distance: 217.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 4h 4m highway drive covering 217.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 49 and MO 110. The longest continuous stretch is about 129.8 miles on I 49.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 49 is the longest continuous segment at about 129.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 49 and MO 110. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 19.5 miles in near MO 110.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 217.4 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 19.5 miles (MO 110): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 70.7 miles (I 435 / Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 79.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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19.5 mi into trip|~27m in|MO 110
Turn left onto MO 110 toward I 35 South, MO 110 West: Kansas City
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 35 South, MO 110 West: Kansas City
7
70.7 mi into trip|~1h 24m in|I 435 / Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 435 / Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway toward I 435 South: Wichita
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 435 South: Wichita
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79.6 mi into trip|~1h 34m in
Take the exit toward I 49 South, US 71 South, I 470 East, US 50 East: Joplin, Lee's Summit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 71
Toward I 49 South, US 71 South, I 470 East, US...
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80.3 mi into trip|~1h 35m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 49, I 470, US 50 East, US 71 South: Joplin, Lee's Summit
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 49, I 470, US 50 East, US 71 South: Jo...
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80.4 mi into trip|~1h 35m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 49 South, US 71 South: Joplin
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 49 South, US 71 South: Joplin
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from New York, MO to Carterville, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Lee's Summit along the way.
Lee's Summit
79.6 mi in|~1h 34m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 49
129.8 mi
2h 19m
MO 110
41 mi
44m
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
16 mi
19m
I 435
9.5 mi
11m
Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway
8.9 mi
10m
Edward F. Dixon III Memorial Highway
5.9 mi
6m
MO B
3.5 mi
8m
West Main Street
0.6 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 49
— 129.8 mi, about 2h 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New York, MO and Carterville, MO.
1
Start on MO B
3.5 mi·8 min·MO B
2
Turn left onto US 36; MO 110
16 mi·19 min·Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
3
Turn left onto MO 110
41 mi·44 min·MO 110
Toward I 35 South, MO 110 West: Kansas City
4
Take the exit
0.7 mi·1 min
Exit 12Toward I 435 South: Saint Louis
5
Merge onto I 435
9.5 mi·11 min·I 435
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 435
8.9 mi·10 min·Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway
Toward I 435 South: WichitaUse the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.7 mi·45 sec
Exit 71Toward I 49 South, US 71 South, I 470 East, US 50 East: Joplin, Lee's SummitUse the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi·12 sec
Toward I 49, I 470, US 50 East, US 71 South: Joplin, Lee's SummitUse the slight left lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·39 sec
Toward I 49 South, US 71 South: Joplin
10
Merge onto I 49; US 71
130 mi·2 hr 19 min·I 49; US 71
11
Take the exit
0.1 mi·15 sec
Exit 53Toward MO 571 South, MO 96, I 49 Business, MO 171 North: Webb City
12
Turn right onto I 49 Business; MO 96; MO 171
5.9 mi·6 min·Edward F. Dixon III Memorial Highway
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi·21 sec
Toward MO HH: Carterville
14
Turn right onto West Main Street
0.6 mi·1 min·West Main Street
15
Arrive at destination
US Historic 66
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 108.7 miles from New York, MO, or about 2h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 129.8 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 48 miles or 58m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 108.7 miles or 2h 6m 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 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Carterville, 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 217.4 miles and 4h 4m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 48 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.
The longest stretch is on I 49 for about 129.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 108.7 mi from New York, MO
· 2h 6m into the drive
The midpoint is around 108.7 miles from New York, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before I 49 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 129.8 miles.
Arriving in Carterville, MO
The final approach into Carterville, 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 Carterville, MO.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
George Washington Carver National Monument
National Monument
The young child known as the "Plant Doctor" tended his secret garden while observing the day-to-day operations of a 19th century farm. Nature and nurture ultimately influenced George on his quest for...
12 mi from route
~30 min detour
Free
near mile 217.4
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$33.99 one way
$67.98 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg76 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$37.32
$74.63
premium
$4.89
$41.84
$83.67
diesel
$5.61
$48.00
$96.00
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 76.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
65.2
0
$22.83
$10.44
Efficient EV
54.4
0
$19.02
$8.70
EV Truck/SUV
87
1
$30.44
$13.91
Gas CO2
76 kg
EV CO2
25 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
New York, MO
Afternoon
in New York on Saturday
Local time
12:00 PM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Carterville, MO
Afternoon
in Carterville on Saturday
Local time
12:00 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
55°F
Garden City, MO
109 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
11 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
4h 4m 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 Carterville, MO covers 217.4 miles and takes about 4h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 49, MO 110, Chicago-Kansas City Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 108.7 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 $33.99 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 demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 217.4 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 19.5 miles (MO 110): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 70.7 miles (I 435 / Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 79.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from New York, MO to Carterville, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Lee's Summit along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include George Washington Carver National Monument.
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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
