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Trip from New York, MO to Scott City, MO

Drive Time

7h 6m

Distance

364.6 mi

587 km

Drive Score

10/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$55

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min
4 AM
6h 55m ★
6 AM
7h 6m
8 AM
7h 28m
10 AM
7h 14m
12 PM
7h 12m
3 PM
7h 15m
5 PM
7h 27m
8 PM
7h 0m

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

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Downtown New York, MO, MO

New York, MO

Ian Ramírez

Downtown Scott City, MO, MO

Scott City, MO

Alexander Nadrilyanski

Trip Overview

The drive from New York, MO to Scott City, MO covers 364.6 miles and takes about 7h 6m 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, Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway, Avenue of the Saints 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 $55.38 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

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

182.3 miles from New York, MO

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 38m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from New York, MO to Scott City, MO covers 364.6 miles and takes about 7h 6m, 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 20 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. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 145 miles in near US 61 / Avenue of the Saints.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 364.6 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 145 miles (US 61 / Avenue of the Saints): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 243.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 244 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

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

5
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.
8
243.6 mi into trip | ~4h 51m in

Take the exit toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis

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 25 Toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis
7
244 mi into trip | ~4h 52m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 270 South: Memphis

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 270 South: Memphis
8
255.8 mi into trip | ~5h 7m in

Take the exit toward I 55, US 61, US 67: Saint Louis, Memphis, Lemay Ferry Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 1A Toward I 55, US 61, US 67: Saint Louis, Memphis...
6
363.2 mi into trip | ~7h 3m in | US 61 Business

Take the exit onto US 61 Business toward MO K, MO M: Scott City, Chaffee

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 89 Toward MO K, MO M: Scott City, Chaffee

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from New York, MO to Scott City, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Memphis along the way.

Memphis

243.6 mi in | ~4h 51m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway 132.8 mi 2h 33m
Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway 103.3 mi 1h 50m
Avenue of the Saints 98.7 mi 1h 57m
I 270 11.5 mi 14m
V.F.W. Memorial Highway 5.8 mi 6m
MO B 3.5 mi 8m
Veterans Road 2.1 mi 3m
Officer Thomas G. Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway 1.8 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 Scott City, MO.

1

Start on MO B

3.5 mi · 8 min · MO B
2

Turn right onto US 36; MO 110

133 mi · 2 hr 33 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
3

Continue on US 24; US 36; MO 110

5.8 mi · 6 min · V.F.W. Memorial Highway
4

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 30 sec
Toward Veterans Road
5

Turn right onto Veterans Road

2.1 mi · 3 min · Veterans Road
6

At end of road, turn left onto County Road 422

279 ft · 6 sec · County Road 422
7

Continue on Paris Gravel Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Paris Gravel Road
8

Take the ramp

120 ft · 3 sec
9

Merge onto US 61

99 mi · 1 hr 57 min · Avenue of the Saints
Use the right lane.
10

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 38 sec
Exit 25 Toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis Use the slight right lane.
11

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 31 sec
Toward I 270 South: Memphis Use the slight right lane.
12

Merge onto I 270

11 mi · 14 min · I 270
Use the straight lane.
13

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 27 sec
Exit 1A Toward I 55, US 61, US 67: Saint Louis, Memphis, Lemay Ferry Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 43 sec
Toward I 55 South: Memphis
15

Merge onto I 55

1.5 mi · 1 min · Rosa Parks Highway
16

Continue on I 55

1.8 mi · 2 min · Officer Thomas G. Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway
17

Continue on I 55

103 mi · 1 hr 50 min · Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Take the exit onto US 61 Business

0.2 mi · 32 sec · US 61 Business
Exit 89 Toward MO K, MO M: Scott City, Chaffee
19

Turn left onto US 61 Business; MO M

1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street
20

Arrive at destination

MO K

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 182.3 miles from New York, MO, or about 3h 38m 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 182.3 miles or 3h 38m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 6h

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Scott City, 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.

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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

Day 1

Settle into the route from New York, MO

This is one driving day of about 364.6 miles and 7h 6m.

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 2 real breaks 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 182.3 mi from New York, MO · 3h 38m into the drive

Downtown Alton, IL, IL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Alton, IL

182 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.

Alton, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 182.3 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 Scott City, MO

The final approach into Scott City, 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 Scott City, 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.

Ste. Geneviève National Historical Park

Ste. Geneviève National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Established by 1750, Ste. Geneviève was the first permanent European settlement in Missouri. Early French Canadian settlers were drawn here by the rich agricultural land known as Le Grand Champ (the B...

6 mi from route ~14 min detour Free near mile 301.7
Park Closure: Delassus-Kern House and Grounds Closed
View on nps.gov
Gateway Arch National Park

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...

14 mi from route ~34 min detour $19 near mile 251.5
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$55.38 one way

$110.76 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 128 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $61.05 $122.10
premium $4.80 $68.83 $137.66
diesel $5.64 $81.00 $162.00

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$55

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$80–$105

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 127.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $38 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 109.4 1 $38.28 $17.50
Efficient EV 91.2 1 $31.90 $14.58
EV Truck/SUV 145.8 1 $51.04 $23.33

Gas CO2

128 kg

EV CO2

43 kg (66% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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 4 days ago

Origin

New York, MO

Afternoon in New York on Monday

Local time

1:14 PM

CDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Scott City, MO

Afternoon in Scott City on Monday

Local time

1:14 PM

CDT

Current temp

62°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

7 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

7h 6m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

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 Scott City, MO covers 364.6 miles and takes about 7h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Chicago-Kansas City Expressway, Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway, Avenue of the Saints. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 182.3 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 $55.38 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks 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 14 significant decision points across 364.6 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 145 miles (US 61 / Avenue of the Saints): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 243.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 244 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from New York, MO to Scott City, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Memphis along the way.

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