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Trip from West Plains, MO to New York, MO

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

6h 26m

Distance

306.4 mi

493 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$48

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min
4 AM
6h 14m ★
6 AM
6h 26m
8 AM
6h 51m
10 AM
6h 35m
12 PM
6h 32m
3 PM
6h 36m
5 PM
6h 50m
8 PM
6h 19m

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

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city in Missouri, United States

West Plains, MO

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Downtown New York, MO, MO

New York, MO

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Trip Overview

The drive from West Plains, MO to New York, MO covers 306.4 miles and takes about 6h 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on MO 13, North Kansas Expressway, Sunset Terrace 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 $47.90 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

153.2 miles from West Plains, MO

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

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 26m. Total distance: 306.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 26m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Drive Character

This is a 6h 26m highway drive covering 306.4 miles, with most of the trip on MO 13 and North Kansas Expressway. 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 26 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 North Kansas Expressway. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 113.8 miles in.

Driving Effort 6/10

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 306.4 miles you will encounter 14 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 113.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 113.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 114 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

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
113.8 mi into trip | ~2h 17m in

Take the exit toward MO 13: Bolivar

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 77 Toward MO 13: Bolivar
7
113.9 mi into trip | ~2h 17m in

Keep slight left at fork toward MO 13: Bolivar

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Exit 77 Toward MO 13: Bolivar
7
114 mi into trip | ~2h 17m in

Keep slight right at fork toward MO 13 North: Bolivar

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Exit 77 Toward MO 13 North: Bolivar
6
223.6 mi into trip | ~4h 28m in | MO 13

Enter roundabout onto MO 13 toward MO 13 North

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Toward MO 13 North
6
227.5 mi into trip | ~4h 33m in | MO 13

Enter roundabout onto MO 13 toward MO 13 North

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Toward MO 13 North

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
MO 13 100.4 mi 2h 13m
North Kansas Expressway 86.5 mi 1h 41m
Sunset Terrace 66.2 mi 1h 16m
US 60 30.5 mi 36m
Schoolcraft Freeway 8.1 mi 10m
MO U 5.5 mi 13m
Payne Stewart Highway 4.1 mi 5m
Porter Wagoner Boulevard 1.8 mi 3m
Longest stretch: MO 13 — 100.4 mi, about 2h 13m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Plains, MO and New York, MO.

1

Start on Court Square

52 ft · 1 sec · Court Square
2

Turn left onto Court Square

0.7 mi · 1 min · Court Square
3

Continue on Porter Wagoner Boulevard

1.1 mi · 2 min · Porter Wagoner Boulevard
4

Turn left onto US 160; MO 17

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Gibson Street
5

Turn right onto US 63

1.2 mi · 1 min · Jan Howard Expressway
6

Continue on US 63

0.7 mi · 58 sec · Porter Wagoner Boulevard
7

Continue on US 63

66 mi · 1 hr 16 min · Sunset Terrace
8

Continue on US 60

30 mi · 36 min · US 60
9

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 32 sec
Toward US 65 North: Sedalia
10

Merge onto US 65

8.1 mi · 10 min · Schoolcraft Freeway
11

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min
Toward I 44 West: Joplin
12

Merge onto I 44

4.1 mi · 5 min · Payne Stewart Highway
13

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 14 sec
Exit 77 Toward MO 13: Bolivar
14

Keep slight left at fork

150 ft · 3 sec
Exit 77 Toward MO 13: Bolivar
15

Keep slight right at fork

209 ft · 7 sec
Exit 77 Toward MO 13 North: Bolivar
16

Merge onto MO 13

86 mi · 1 hr 41 min · North Kansas Expressway
Use the left / straight lanes.
17

Continue on MO 13

23 mi · 29 min · MO 13
18

Enter roundabout onto MO 13

127 ft · 1 sec · MO 13
Toward MO 13 North
19

Continue on MO 13

3.9 mi · 4 min · MO 13
Toward MO 13 North
20

Enter roundabout onto MO 13

124 ft · 1 sec · MO 13
Toward MO 13 North
21

Continue on MO 13

7.0 mi · 8 min · MO 13
Toward MO 13 North
22

Enter roundabout onto MO 13

67 ft · 0 sec · MO 13
23

Continue on MO 13

66 mi · 1 hr 30 min · MO 13
24

Turn right onto MO U

5.5 mi · 13 min · MO U
25

Turn left onto MO B

155 ft · 4 sec · MO B
26

Arrive at destination

MO B

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 153.2 miles from West Plains, MO, or about 3h 3m 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 67 miles or 1h 20m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 153.2 miles or 3h 3m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 5h 5m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near New York, MO than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving West Plains, 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 West Plains, MO

This is one driving day of about 306.4 miles and 6h 26m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 67 miles from West Plains, 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 153.2 mi from West Plains, MO · 3h 3m into the drive

city in Missouri, USA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Billings, MO

153 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.

Popular next leg

Billings, MO to New York, MO

212.9 mi · 4h 37m

Pacing Suggestions

Marshfield, MO

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 67 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Warsaw, MO

Meal break

The midpoint is around 153.2 miles from West Plains, 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 New York, MO

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.

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.

Wilson's Creek National Battlefield

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...

12 mi from route ~31 min detour Free near mile 105.7
Caution: BE AWARE OF HIGH-WATER DANGER
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$47.90 one way

$95.80 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 107 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $52.59 $105.19
premium $4.89 $58.96 $117.93
diesel $5.61 $67.65 $135.30

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$48

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$73–$98

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 107.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 91.9 1 $32.17 $14.71
Efficient EV 76.6 0 $26.81 $12.26
EV Truck/SUV 122.6 1 $42.90 $19.61

Gas CO2

107 kg

EV CO2

36 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

West Plains, MO

Morning in West Plains on Friday

Local time

10:26 AM

CDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

New York, MO

Morning in New York on Friday

Local time

10:26 AM

CDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

73°F

Billings, MO

153 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

28 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

6h 26m 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 West Plains, MO to New York, MO covers 306.4 miles and takes about 6h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are MO 13, North Kansas Expressway, Sunset Terrace. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 153.2 miles from West Plains, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $47.90 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 306.4 miles you will encounter 14 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 113.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 113.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 114 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

The route from West Plains, MO to New York, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Wilson's Creek National Battlefield.

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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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