I live in NYC. I’m trying to visit my sister but I have a really old car. I’m worried it won’t make it all the way to St. Louis. How long does it take to drive to Missouri from New York?
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
It’s good that you’re doing some research since taking road trips in older cars can be dangerous. Driving to Missouri from New York is around 1,000 miles one way. That means, it’ll take you about 15 hours—not including traffic and pit stops—to get from New York City to St. Louis.
If you decide to make the drive, consider scheduling a tune-up right before you leave. Get your brakes checked, make sure all of your fluids are at a good level, check your tires for wear and tear, and make sure to have an
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