Origin
Wildwood, MO
Night in Wildwood on Friday
Local time
11:51 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wildwood, MO to New York, MO
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 57m
Distance
239.6 mi
386 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$37
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 45m
★
6 AM
3h 57m
8 AM
4h 23m
10 AM
4h 6m
12 PM
4h 4m
3 PM
4h 8m
5 PM
4h 22m
8 PM
3h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wildwood, MO
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New York, MO
Ian Ramírez
Trip Overview
The drive from Wildwood, MO to New York, MO covers 239.6 miles and takes about 3h 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Manchester Road, Pond Road, MO 109 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $37.46 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
119.8 miles from Wildwood, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 58m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 57m. Total distance: 239.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 57m drive with frequent turns across 239.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Manchester Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
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 3h 57m 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 Wildwood, MO to New York, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester Road | — | — |
| Pond Road | — | — |
| MO 109 | — | — |
| the route | — | — |
| South Eatherton Road | — | — |
| Olive Street Road | — | — |
| Chesterfield Airport Road | — | — |
| Avenue of the Saints | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Manchester Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wildwood, MO and New York, MO.
1
Start on the route
131 ft
·
10 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right
79 ft
·
6 sec
3
Turn right
115 ft
·
14 sec
4
Turn left onto Manchester Road
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
Manchester Road
5
Turn left onto Pond Road
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
·
Pond Road
6
Turn right
0.5 mi
·
40 sec
7
Take the exit slight right toward MO 109
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
MO 109
8
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
223 ft
·
4 sec
·
the route
9
Exit the roundabout
515 ft
·
11 sec
10
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
98 ft
·
2 sec
·
the route
11
Exit the roundabout
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
12
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
95 ft
·
2 sec
·
the route
13
Exit the roundabout
4.3 mi
·
6 min
14
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Eatherton Road
95 ft
·
1 sec
·
South Eatherton Road
15
Exit the roundabout onto South Eatherton Road
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
South Eatherton Road
16
Continue on Olive Street Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Olive Street Road
17
Take the ramp left toward Chesterfield Airport Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Chesterfield Airport Road
18
Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
87 mi
·
1 hr 42 min
·
Avenue of the Saints
19
Take the exit slight left
249 ft
·
15 sec
20
Turn left onto Paris Gravel Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Paris Gravel Road
21
Keep slight right to continue on County Road 422
279 ft
·
9 sec
·
County Road 422
22
Turn right onto Veterans Road
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Veterans Road
23
Take the ramp left toward US 36 West, MO 110 West: Monroe City
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
US 36 West, MO 110 West: Monroe City
24
Merge slight left onto V.F.W. Memorial Highway
5.8 mi
·
6 min
·
V.F.W. Memorial Highway
25
Continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
133 mi
·
2 hr 33 min
·
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
26
Turn left
3.5 mi
·
8 min
27
Arrive at your 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 119.8 miles from Wildwood, MO, or about 1h 58m into the drive.
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 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 119.8 miles or 1h 58m 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 14m
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 Wildwood, 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 Wildwood, MO
This is one driving day of about 239.6 miles and 3h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 53 miles from Wildwood, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 119.8 mi from Wildwood, MO · 1h 58m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
120 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 119.8 miles from Wildwood, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$37.46 one way
$74.92 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
84 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $41.13 | $82.26 |
| premium | $4.89 | $46.11 | $92.22 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $52.90 | $105.80 |
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: 83.8 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 | 71.9 | 0 | $25.16 | $11.50 |
| Efficient EV | 59.9 | 0 | $20.97 | $9.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 95.8 | 1 | $33.54 | $15.33 |
Gas CO2
84 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
New York, MO
Night in New York on Friday
Local time
11:51 PM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
71°F
Bowling Green, MO
120 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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 57m 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 Wildwood, MO to New York, MO covers 239.6 miles and takes about 3h 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Manchester Road, Pond Road, MO 109. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 119.8 miles from Wildwood, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $37.46 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 57m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Wildwood, MO to New York, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Wildwood, MO to New York, 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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