Origin
New York, MO
Late night in New York on Saturday
Local time
3:17 AM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New York, MO to Wildwood, MO
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 55m
Distance
242.1 mi
390 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$38
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 42m
★
6 AM
4h 56m
8 AM
5h 23m
10 AM
5h 5m
12 PM
5h 3m
3 PM
5h 7m
5 PM
5h 21m
8 PM
4h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New York, MO
Ian Ramírez
Wildwood, MO
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Trip Overview
The drive from New York, MO to Wildwood, MO covers 242.1 miles and takes about 4h 55m 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, V.F.W. Memorial Highway 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 $37.85 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
121.1 miles from New York, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 24m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 55m. Total distance: 242.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (57%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The drive from New York, MO to Wildwood, MO covers 242.1 miles and takes about 4h 55m, 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 26 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.
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 4h 55m drive. You will face about 18 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 232 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
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
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.
7
232 mi into trip
|
~4h 36m in
Take the exit toward Chesterfield Airport Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 14
Toward Chesterfield Airport Road
5
240.6 mi into trip
|
~4h 52m in
Enter roundabout toward MO 100 West: Gray Summit
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward MO 100 West: Gray Summit
5
241.7 mi into trip
|
~4h 54m in
|
Manchester Road
At end of road, turn right onto Manchester Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Kansas City Expressway | 132.8 mi | 2h 33m |
| Avenue of the Saints | 87 mi | 1h 43m |
| V.F.W. Memorial Highway | 5.8 mi | 6m |
| MO 109 | 4.7 mi | 7m |
| MO B | 3.5 mi | 8m |
| North Eatherton Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Veterans Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Olive Street Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
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 Wildwood, 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
87 mi
·
1 hr 43 min
·
Avenue of the Saints
Use the right lane.
10
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
Exit 14
Toward Chesterfield Airport Road
Use the slight right lane.
11
Continue on Chesterfield Airport Road
361 ft
·
6 sec
·
Chesterfield Airport Road
12
Turn right
211 ft
·
5 sec
Toward Olive Street Road
13
Turn right onto Olive Street Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Olive Street Road
14
Continue on North Eatherton Road
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
North Eatherton Road
15
Enter roundabout onto MO 109
70 ft
·
1 sec
·
MO 109
16
Continue on MO 109
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
MO 109
17
Enter roundabout onto MO 109
94 ft
·
2 sec
·
MO 109
18
Continue on MO 109
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
MO 109
19
Enter roundabout
76 ft
·
1 sec
Toward MO 100 West: Gray Summit
20
Continue
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Toward MO 100 West: Gray Summit
21
Merge onto MO 100
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
MO 100
22
Turn left onto Pond Road
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
Pond Road
23
At end of road, turn right onto Manchester Road
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Manchester Road
24
Turn right
114 ft
·
8 sec
25
Turn left
207 ft
·
15 sec
26
Arrive at 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 121.1 miles from New York, MO, or about 2h 24m 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 53 miles or 1h 5m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 121.1 miles or 2h 24m 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 57m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Wildwood, 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.
+
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 242.1 miles and 4h 55m.
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.
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 121.1 mi from New York, MO · 2h 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
121 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 121.1 miles from New York, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Chicago-Kansas City Expressway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 132.8 miles.
Arriving in Wildwood, MO
The final approach into Wildwood, 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 Wildwood, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$37.85 one way
$75.70 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
85 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $41.56 | $83.11 |
| premium | $4.89 | $46.59 | $93.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $53.45 | $106.91 |
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: 84.7 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 | 72.6 | 0 | $25.42 | $11.62 |
| Efficient EV | 60.5 | 0 | $21.18 | $9.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 96.8 | 1 | $33.89 | $15.49 |
Gas CO2
85 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
Wildwood, MO
Late night in Wildwood on Saturday
Local time
3:17 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
71°F
Bowling Green, MO
121 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
15 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 55m 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 Wildwood, MO covers 242.1 miles and takes about 4h 55m 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, V.F.W. Memorial Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 121.1 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 $37.85 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 55m drive. You will face about 18 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 232 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from New York, MO to Wildwood, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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