Drive Time
4h 4m
Distance
250.4 mi
403 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$37
one way
Photo: Ian Ramírez
The drive from University City, MO to New York, MO covers 250.4 miles and takes about 4h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Kingsland Avenue, Delmar Boulevard, North Big Bend Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $37.18 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
125.2 miles from University City, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 2m into the drive .
Expect a 4h 4m drive with frequent turns across 250.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 4m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from University City, MO to New York, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Kingsland Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Delmar Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Big Bend Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 64 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Daniel Boone Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Avenue of the Saints | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Paris Gravel Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| County Road 422 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between University City, MO and New York, MO.
Start on Kingsland Avenue
Continue on Kingsland Avenue
Turn left onto Delmar Boulevard
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Delmar Boulevard
Exit the roundabout onto Delmar Boulevard
Turn left onto North Big Bend Boulevard
Take the ramp slight right toward I 64 West, US 40 West
Merge slight left onto Daniel Boone Expressway
Continue on Avenue of the Saints
Take the exit slight left
Turn left onto Paris Gravel Road
Keep slight right to continue on County Road 422
Turn right onto Veterans Road
Take the ramp left toward US 36 West, MO 110 West: Monroe City
Merge slight left onto V.F.W. Memorial Highway
Continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
Turn left
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 125.2 miles or 2h 2m 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 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near New York, MO than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving University City, 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 University City, MO
This is one driving day of about 250.4 miles and 4h 4m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 125.2 mi from University City, MO · 2h 2m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
125 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.
The final approach into New York, 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 New York, MO.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$37.18 one way
$74.35 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $41.93 | $83.85 |
| premium | $4.65 | $45.88 | $91.76 |
| diesel | $5.30 | $52.29 | $104.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$37
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 87.6 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 75.1 | 0 | $26.29 | $12.02 |
| Efficient EV | 62.6 | 0 | $21.91 | $10.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 100.2 | 1 | $35.06 | $16.03 |
Gas CO2
88 kg
EV CO2
29 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Afternoon in University City on Saturday
Local time
1:48 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Afternoon in New York on Saturday
Local time
1:48 PM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
57°F
Alton, IL
125 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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