How far is Craig, MO from Marshfield, MO?
The driving distance from Craig, MO to Marshfield, MO is about 274.9 miles (442.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 237.8 miles (382.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 25m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Cass County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Craig and Marshfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Craig and Marshfield.
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Start on Gates Street
70 m · 13 sec · Gates Street
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Turn left onto Ward Street
2639 ft · 39 sec · Ward Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 29 South: Saint Joseph
2074 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight right
75.1 mi · 1 hr 21 min
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Merge slight right
2.2 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 29 South, US 71 South: Kansas City
12 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 169 South: Kansas City Downtown
1724 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
5.2 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Broadway Boulevard
536 ft · 18 sec · Broadway Boulevard
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Turn left onto West 6th Street
1438 ft · 26 sec · West 6th Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 North, I 70 East, US 24 East, US 40 East
721 ft · 16 sec
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Continue on George Brett Super Highway
2089 ft · 39 sec · George Brett Super Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on George Brett Super Highway
2797 ft · 58 sec · George Brett Super Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Bruce R. Watkins Drive
37.8 mi · 45 min · Bruce R. Watkins Drive
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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 Craig and Marshfield.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 29 South
Merge slight right
75.1 mi · 01h 21m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Craig and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Marshfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Craig to Marshfield?
The road trip is about 274.9 miles (442.4 km) and usually takes 05h 25m 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?
Harrisonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 137.4 miles from Craig and 137.4 miles from Marshfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 237.8 miles (382.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.1 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:08 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.61 one way or $73.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Craig and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Marshfield.
Stop Ideas Near Harrisonville
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 Harrisonville.
Lee's Summit
Independence
Union Station
Warrensburg
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Craig and Marshfield. Straight-line distance: 237.8 mi (382.7 km).
#1 Craig
City in Missouri
| Population | 213 |
| Coordinates | 40.1947200, -95.3710900 |
| Altitude | 265 |
| 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: 442 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 25m |
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 | $3.77 | $36.61 | $73.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.15 | $40.24 | $80.47 |
| Premium | $4.51 | $43.78 | $87.55 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $58.16 | $116.32 |
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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