Origin
Richmond, MO
Morning in Richmond on Thursday
Local time
11:11 AM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Richmond, MO to New York, MO
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
56m
Distance
34.4 mi
55 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 52m
★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Richmond, MO
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New York, MO
Ian Ramírez
Trip Overview
The drive from Richmond, MO to New York, MO covers 34.4 miles and takes about 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Spartan Drive, MO U, North Thornton Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 27.6 miles on North Spartan Drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.38 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 56m. Total distance: 34.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 56m drive with frequent turns across 34.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 6 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Spartan Drive is the longest continuous segment at about 27.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Thornton Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Richmond, MO to New York, MO is easy. At 56m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Thornton Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (MO 13 / North Spartan Drive): Navigation decision point; at 28.8 miles (MO U): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Thornton Street
Turn left onto North Thornton Street
Navigation decision point
5
1.3 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
MO 13 / North Spartan Drive
At end of road, turn left onto MO 13 / North Spartan Drive
Navigation decision point
4
28.8 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
MO U
Turn right onto MO U
Navigation decision point
3
34.3 mi into trip
|
~56m in
|
MO B
Turn left onto MO B
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Spartan Drive | 27.6 mi | 40m |
| MO U | 5.5 mi | 13m |
| North Thornton Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| MO B | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North Spartan Drive
— 27.6 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richmond, MO and New York, MO.
1
Start on MO 10 Business
104 ft
·
9 sec
·
West Main Street
2
Turn left onto North Thornton Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North Thornton Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto MO 13
28 mi
·
40 min
·
North Spartan Drive
4
Turn right onto MO U
5.5 mi
·
13 min
·
MO U
5
Turn left onto MO B
155 ft
·
4 sec
·
MO B
6
Arrive at destination
MO B
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.2 mi from Richmond, MO · 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.2 miles from Richmond, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in New York, MO
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into New York, MO if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.38 one way
$10.76 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.90 | $11.81 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.62 | $13.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.60 | $15.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 12 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.61 | $1.65 |
| Efficient EV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.01 | $1.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.82 | $2.20 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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
New York, MO
Morning in New York on Thursday
Local time
11:11 AM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
56m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Richmond, MO to New York, MO covers 34.4 miles and takes about 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Spartan Drive, MO U, North Thornton Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.2 miles from Richmond, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.38 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Richmond, MO to New York, MO is easy. At 56m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Thornton Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (MO 13 / North Spartan Drive): Navigation decision point; at 28.8 miles (MO U): Navigation decision point.
The route from Richmond, MO to New York, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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