How far is Carbondale, CO from Marshfield, MO?
The driving distance from Carbondale, CO to Marshfield, MO is about 943.9 miles (1519.1 km), with a travel time of about 17h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 787 miles (1266.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 34h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 17h 09m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Carbondale and Marshfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carbondale and Marshfield.
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Start on Merrill Avenue
10 m · 1 sec · Merrill Avenue
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Continue on North 4th Street
578 ft · 28 sec · North 4th Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
2382 ft · 49 sec · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
5 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
141 m · 10 sec
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Continue straight
1.3 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
741 ft · 20 sec
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Turn left
9.9 mi · 16 min
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Turn left onto 27th Street
693 ft · 14 sec · 27th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 27th Street
26 m · 2 sec · 27th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto 27th Street
621 ft · 13 sec · 27th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Midland Avenue
4 m · 1 sec · Midland Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Midland Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · Midland Avenue
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Turn right onto West 8th Street
2084 ft · 51 sec · West 8th Street
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Turn left onto Grand Avenue
1204 ft · 41 sec · Grand Avenue
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Continue on Laurel Street
740 ft · 38 sec · Laurel Street
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Take the exit left
824 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
153.2 mi · 2 hr 57 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 70 East: Denver
5.3 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight right
9.3 mi · 13 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
438.4 mi · 7 hr 19 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
74.7 mi · 1 hr 15 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
14.9 mi · 17 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
1.2 km · 52 sec · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Continue on Kansas Turnpike
14 mi · 14 min · Kansas Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward KS 10: Lecompton, Lawrence
2307 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto South Lawrence Trafficway
36.5 mi · 40 min · South Lawrence Trafficway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 435 East
1484 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
12.1 mi · 14 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 470 East, US 50 East, I 49 South, US 71 South: Lee's Summit, Grandview, Joplin
3205 ft · 42 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 49 South, US 71 South: Joplin
1048 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 49 South, US 71 South: Joplin, Grandview
1475 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
25.4 mi · 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 7 South: Clinton
924 ft · 20 sec
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Turn slight left onto MO 7 South: Clinton
55.5 mi · 1 hr 4 min
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Continue straight
57 mi · 1 hr 6 min
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Take the exit slight left
101 m · 10 sec
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Continue straight
12.2 mi · 18 min
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Continue on South Grove Road
1068 ft · 18 sec · South Grove Road
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Turn left
7.2 mi · 10 min
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Turn straight onto County Road 523
5.9 mi · 8 min · County Road 523
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Turn right onto Spur Drive
1.2 km · 2 min · Spur Drive
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Continue on West Washington Street
1008 ft · 31 sec · West Washington Street
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Continue on West Jackson Street
1939 ft · 1 min · West Jackson Street
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Turn left onto South White Oak Road
147 m · 23 sec · South White Oak Road
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Turn right onto West Washington Street
652 ft · 34 sec · West Washington Street
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Turn left onto North Buffalo Street
56 m · 10 sec · North Buffalo Street
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Turn right onto West Jefferson Street
565 ft · 27 sec · West Jefferson Street
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Turn right onto North Clay Street
46 m · 7 sec · North Clay Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Clay Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Carbondale and Marshfield.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
438 mi · 07h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Carbondale and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Marshfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Carbondale to Marshfield?
The road trip is about 943.9 miles (1519.1 km) and usually takes 17h 09m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
WaKeeney is a useful midpoint, sitting about 471.2 miles from Carbondale and 472.7 miles from Marshfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 787 miles (1266.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 156.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $123.18 one way or $246.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 296 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Carbondale and Marshfield, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Carbondale and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Marshfield.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carbondale and Marshfield. Straight-line distance: 786.98 mi (1266.52 km).
#1 Carbondale
Town of the United States
| Population | 6,729 |
| Coordinates | 39.4022100, -107.2111600 |
| Altitude | 1881 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Marshfield
City in Missouri
| Population | 7,678 |
| Coordinates | 37.3386600, -92.9071200 |
| Altitude | 455 |
| Country | United States |
End: Marshfield (-92.90712, 37.33866)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1519 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 31h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 23h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 18h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 15h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 13h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 11h 46m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.70 | $123.18 | $246.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $136.04 | $272.08 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $146.26 | $292.53 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $157.79 | $315.58 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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