Origin
New York, MO
Afternoon in New York on Sunday
Local time
1:39 PM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New York, MO to Creve Coeur, MO
Drive Time
4h 58m
Distance
247.2 mi
398 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$38
one way
Trip Overview
The drive from New York, MO to Creve Coeur, MO covers 247.2 miles and takes about 4h 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway, V, Veterans Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $37.55 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
123.6 miles from New York, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 29m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 58m drive with frequent turns across 247.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway 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.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 58m 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 Creve Coeur, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Kansas City Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| V | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Veterans Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| County Road 422 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Paris Gravel Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Avenue of the Saints | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 270 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 270 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New York, MO and Creve Coeur, MO.
1
Start on the route
3.5 mi
·
8 min
·
the route
2
Turn right onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
133 mi
·
2 hr 33 min
·
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
3
Continue on V.F.W. Memorial Highway
5.8 mi
·
6 min
·
V.F.W. Memorial Highway
4
Take the exit slight right toward Veterans Road
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Veterans Road
5
Turn right onto Veterans Road
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Veterans Road
6
At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road 422
279 ft
·
7 sec
·
County Road 422
7
Continue on Paris Gravel Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Paris Gravel Road
8
Take the ramp right
121 ft
·
3 sec
9
Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
99 mi
·
1 hr 57 min
·
Avenue of the Saints
10
Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
I 270: Chicago, Memphis
11
Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North: Chicago
463 ft
·
10 sec
·
I 270 North: Chicago
12
Continue on I 270 North: Chicago
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
I 270 North: Chicago
13
Merge slight left
0.7 mi
·
52 sec
14
Take the exit slight right toward MO AB: Ladue Road
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
MO AB: Ladue Road
15
Turn right onto Ladue Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Ladue Road
16
Turn left onto North Graeser Road
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
North Graeser Road
17
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 123.6 miles from New York, MO, or about 2h 29m 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 80 miles or 1h 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 123.6 miles or 2h 29m 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 4m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Creve Coeur, 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 247.2 miles and 4h 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 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 123.6 mi from New York, MO · 2h 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
124 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 123.6 miles from New York, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Creve Coeur, MO
The final approach into Creve Coeur, 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 Creve Coeur, 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
$37.55 one way
$75.09 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
87 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $41.39 | $82.78 |
| premium | $4.80 | $46.67 | $93.33 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $54.92 | $109.84 |
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: 86.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 74.2 | 0 | $25.96 | $11.87 |
| Efficient EV | 61.8 | 0 | $21.63 | $9.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 98.9 | 1 | $34.61 | $15.82 |
Gas CO2
86 kg
EV CO2
29 kg (66% 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
Creve Coeur, MO
Afternoon in Creve Coeur on Sunday
Local time
1:39 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
55°F
Quincy, IL
124 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
10 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
4h 58m 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 Creve Coeur, MO covers 247.2 miles and takes about 4h 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Chicago-Kansas City Expressway, V, Veterans Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 123.6 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 $37.55 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 4h 58m 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 Creve Coeur, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from New York, MO to Creve Coeur, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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