The drive from New York, MO to Willow Springs, MO covers 285.2 miles and takes about 6h behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on MO 13, MO 7, US 60 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 100.4 miles on MO 13.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $44.59 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
142.6 miles from New York, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 9m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h. Total distance: 285.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 6h highway drive covering 285.2 miles, with most of the trip on MO 13 and MO 7. The longest continuous stretch is about 100.4 miles on MO 13.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
MO 13 is the longest continuous segment at about 100.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MO 13 and MO 7. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 5.5 miles in near MO 13.
Driving Effort5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 285.2 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.5 miles (MO 13): Navigation decision point; at 71.9 miles (MO 13): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 78.9 miles (MO 13): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
5.5 mi into trip|~13m in|MO 13
At end of road, turn left onto MO 13
Navigation decision point
5
71.9 mi into trip|~1h 43m in|MO 13
Enter roundabout onto MO 13
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
78.9 mi into trip|~1h 52m in|MO 13
Enter roundabout onto MO 13 toward MO 13 South: Clinton
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward MO 13 South: Clinton
6
82.8 mi into trip|~1h 57m in|MO 13
Enter roundabout onto MO 13 toward MO 13 South: Clinton
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward MO 13 South: Clinton
5
192.6 mi into trip|~4h 8m in
Take the exit toward I 44 East: Rolla, Saint Louis
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 44 East: Rolla, Saint Louis
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 Willow Springs, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Saint Louis along the way.
Saint Louis
192.6 mi in|~4h 8m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
MO 13
100.4 mi
2h 12m
MO 7
86.6 mi
1h 42m
US 60
76.8 mi
1h 29m
Schoolcraft Freeway
8.3 mi
10m
MO U
5.5 mi
13m
Payne Stewart Highway
4.3 mi
5m
US 60 Business
2.4 mi
4m
MO B
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
MO 13
— 100.4 mi, about 2h 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New York, MO and Willow Springs, MO.
1
Start on MO B
155 ft·6 sec·MO B
2
Turn right onto MO U
5.5 mi·13 min·MO U
3
At end of road, turn left onto MO 13
66 mi·1 hr 30 min·MO 13
4
Enter roundabout onto MO 13
206 ft·3 sec·MO 13
5
Continue on MO 13
5.1 mi·6 min·MO 13
6
Keep slight right at fork onto MO 13
1.9 mi·2 min·MO 13
7
Enter roundabout onto MO 13
124 ft·1 sec·MO 13
Toward MO 13 South: Clinton
8
Continue on MO 13
3.9 mi·4 min·MO 13
Toward MO 13 South: Clinton
9
Enter roundabout onto MO 13
133 ft·1 sec·MO 13
Toward MO 13 South: Clinton
10
Continue on MO 13
8.0 mi·9 min·MO 13
Toward MO 13 South: Clinton
11
Turn straight onto MO 13
15 mi·19 min·MO 13
12
Turn left onto MO 7; MO 13
87 mi·1 hr 42 min·MO 7; MO 13
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi·23 sec
Toward I 44 East: Rolla, Saint Louis
14
Merge onto I 44
4.3 mi·5 min·Payne Stewart Highway
15
Take the exit
0.4 mi·49 sec
Exit 82AToward US 65 South: Branson
16
Merge onto US 65
8.3 mi·10 min·Schoolcraft Freeway
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi·52 sec
Toward US 60 East: Cabool
18
Merge onto US 60
77 mi·1 hr 29 min·US 60
19
Take the exit onto US 60 Business; US 63 Business
0.3 mi·42 sec·US 60 Business; US 63 Business
20
Turn left onto US 60 Business; US 63 Business
2.1 mi·3 min·US 60 Business; US 63 Business
21
Arrive at destination
US 60 Business; US 63 Business
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 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 142.6 miles from New York, MO, or about 3h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 100.4 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 63 miles or 1h 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 142.6 miles or 3h 9m 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 59m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Willow Springs, 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 285.2 miles and 6h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 63 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 MO 13 for about 100.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 142.6 mi from New York, MO
· 3h 9m into the drive
The midpoint is around 142.6 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 MO 13 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 100.4 miles.
Arriving in Willow Springs, MO
The final approach into Willow Springs, 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 Willow Springs, 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.
Nearby Places
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
Top Restaurant
Max Orient 1155 E Battlefield RD
4.2
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
Springfield, Missouri
Later in the drive, short detour
2.9 mi from route
~7 min detour
$10 to $20
mile 203.7
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Wilson's Creek National Battlefield
National Battlefield
Wilson's Creek was the first major Civil War battle fought west of the Mississippi River, and where the first Union general was killed in action. The costly Southern victory on August 10, 1861, focuse...
10 mi from route
~26 min detour
Free
near mile 206.5
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$44.59 one way
$89.18 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg100 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$48.96
$97.91
premium
$4.89
$54.88
$109.77
diesel
$5.61
$62.97
$125.94
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$45
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$70–$95
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 99.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $30 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
85.6
1
$29.95
$13.69
Efficient EV
71.3
0
$24.96
$11.41
EV Truck/SUV
114.1
1
$39.93
$18.25
Gas CO2
100 kg
EV CO2
33 kg (67% 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 as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
New York, MO
Late night
in New York on Friday
Local time
1:32 AM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Willow Springs, MO
Late night
in Willow Springs on Friday
Local time
1:32 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
73°F
Warsaw, MO
143 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
8 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
6h 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 Willow Springs, MO covers 285.2 miles and takes about 6h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are MO 13, MO 7, US 60. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 142.6 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 $44.59 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 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 285.2 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.5 miles (MO 13): Navigation decision point; at 71.9 miles (MO 13): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 78.9 miles (MO 13): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
On the drive from New York, MO to Willow Springs, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Saint Louis along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Wilson's Creek National Battlefield.
