Trip from New York, MO to Murphy, MO

Data updated 3 hours ago

Drive Time

5h 9m

Distance

253.1 mi

407 km

Drive Score

10/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$40

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

4h 56m ★

6 AM

5h 9m

8 AM

5h 36m

10 AM

5h 19m

12 PM

5h 16m

3 PM

5h 20m

5 PM

5h 35m

8 PM

5h 1m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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New York, MO

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Trip Overview

The drive from New York, MO to Murphy, MO covers 253.1 miles and takes about 5h 9m 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, Avenue of the Saints, MO 141 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 132.8 miles on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $39.57 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

126.6 miles from New York, MO

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 30m into the drive .

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Drive Character

The drive from New York, MO to Murphy, MO covers 253.1 miles and takes about 5h 9m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 19 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 132.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 3.5 miles in near US 36; MO 110 / Chicago-Kansas City Expressway.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 5h 9m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 3.5 miles (US 36; MO 110 / Chicago-Kansas City Expressway): Navigation decision point; at 145 miles (US 61 / Avenue of the Saints): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 240.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

3.5 mi into trip | ~8m in | US 36; MO 110 / Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

Turn right onto US 36; MO 110 / Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

Navigation decision point

145 mi into trip | ~2h 53m in | US 61 / Avenue of the Saints

Merge onto US 61 / Avenue of the Saints

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

240.5 mi into trip | ~4h 47m in

Take the exit toward MO 141

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 22 Toward MO 141

240.8 mi into trip | ~4h 48m in

Turn right toward MO 141: Manchester

Navigation decision point

Toward MO 141: Manchester

240.8 mi into trip | ~4h 48m in | MO 141

Merge onto MO 141

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway	132.8 mi	2h 33m
Avenue of the Saints	95.6 mi	1h 53m
MO 141	8.5 mi	13m
V.F.W. Memorial Highway	5.8 mi	6m
MO B	3.5 mi	8m
Veterans Road	2.1 mi	3m
Hawkins Road	1.6 mi	3m
New Sugar Creek Road	1 mi	2m

Longest stretch: Chicago-Kansas City Expressway — 132.8 mi, about 2h 33m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New York, MO and Murphy, MO.

Start on MO B

3.5 mi · 8 min · MO B

Turn right onto US 36; MO 110

133 mi · 2 hr 33 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

Continue on US 24; US 36; MO 110

5.8 mi · 6 min · V.F.W. Memorial Highway

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 30 sec

Toward Veterans Road

Turn right onto Veterans Road

2.1 mi · 3 min · Veterans Road

At end of road, turn left onto County Road 422

279 ft · 6 sec · County Road 422

Continue on Paris Gravel Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Paris Gravel Road

Take the ramp

120 ft · 3 sec

Merge onto US 61

96 mi · 1 hr 53 min · Avenue of the Saints

Use the right lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 33 sec

Exit 22 Toward MO 141 Use the slight right lane.

Turn right

185 ft · 5 sec

Toward MO 141: Manchester

Merge onto MO 141

8.5 mi · 13 min · MO 141

Use the right lane.

Turn right onto Hawkins Road

1.6 mi · 3 min · Hawkins Road

Continue on New Sugar Creek Road

1.0 mi · 2 min · New Sugar Creek Road

Turn left onto Gravois Road

0.5 mi · 57 sec · Gravois Road

Turn right onto Valley Dell Drive

31 ft · 1 sec · Valley Dell Drive

Turn right onto MO 30

0.5 mi · 43 sec · MO 30

Turn right

35 ft · 0 sec

Toward New Sugar Creek Road

Arrive at destination

Toward New Sugar Creek Road

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 126.6 miles from New York, MO, or about 2h 30m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 132.8 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 80 miles or 1h 36m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 126.6 miles or 2h 30m 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 8m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Murphy, MO than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving New York, MO so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 253.1 miles and 5h 9m.

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.

The longest stretch is on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway for about 132.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 126.6 mi from New York, MO · 2h 30m into the drive

city in Madison County, Illinois, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Alton, IL

127 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

Quincy, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Quincy, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 126.6 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 Chicago-Kansas City Expressway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 132.8 miles.

Arriving in Murphy, MO

The final approach into Murphy, 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 Murphy, 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.

Gateway Arch National Park

National Park

Gateway Arch National Park commemorates President Jefferson’s vision of a continental nation, the individuals and cultural groups who helped shape its history, St. Louis’ role in westward expansion, a...

17 mi from route ~44 min detour $19 near mile 244.4

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$39.57 one way

$79.14 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 89 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$43.45	$86.89
premium	$4.89	$48.71	$97.41
diesel	$5.61	$55.88	$111.76

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$40

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$65–$90

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 88.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	75.9	0	$26.58	$12.15
Efficient EV	63.3	0	$22.15	$10.12
EV Truck/SUV	101.2	1	$35.43	$16.20

Gas CO2

89 kg

EV CO2

30 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.

Forecast data refreshed 2 hours ago

Origin

New York, MO

Night in New York on Tuesday

Local time

9:48 PM

CDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Murphy, MO

Night in Murphy on Tuesday

Local time

9:48 PM

CDT

Current temp

45°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

1 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

5h 9m 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 Murphy, MO covers 253.1 miles and takes about 5h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Chicago-Kansas City Expressway, Avenue of the Saints, MO 141. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 126.6 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 $39.57 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 9m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The route from New York, MO to Murphy, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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