How far is Carrollton, MO from Marshfield, MO?
The driving distance from Carrollton, MO to Marshfield, MO is about 174.6 miles (281 km), with a travel time of about 03h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 143.2 miles (230.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 46m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Benton County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Carrollton and Marshfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carrollton and Marshfield.
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Start on East Benton Street
1.1 km · 1 min · East Benton Street
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Turn right onto US 24 West, US 65 South: Waverly
18 mi · 23 min
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Continue straight
139.4 mi · 2 hr 56 min
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Take the exit slight right
1351 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left onto Old Mill Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Old Mill Road
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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 Carrollton and Marshfield.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 24 West
Continue straight
139 mi · 02h 56m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Carrollton and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Marshfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Carrollton to Marshfield?
The road trip is about 174.6 miles (281 km) and usually takes 03h 46m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lincoln is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.4 miles from Carrollton and 87.3 miles from Marshfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 143.2 miles (230.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.4 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:26 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.49 one way or $48.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Carrollton and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Marshfield.
Stop Ideas Near Lincoln
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lincoln.
Sedalia
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Jefferson City
Lee's Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carrollton and Marshfield. Straight-line distance: 143.15 mi (230.37 km).
#1 Carrollton
Human settlement in Carroll County, Missouri, United States of America
| Population | 3,421 |
| Coordinates | 39.3583500, -93.4957700 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| 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: 281 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 10m |
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 | $3.98 | $24.49 | $48.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.34 | $26.74 | $53.48 |
| Premium | $4.71 | $29.00 | $57.99 |
| Diesel | $5.99 | $36.89 | $73.77 |
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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