How far is East Independence, MO from Marshfield, MO?

The driving distance from East Independence, MO to Marshfield, MO is about 176 miles (283.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 144.6 miles (232.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 30m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
175.97 mi
03h 45m
Flight
144.62 mi
232.74 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
144.62 mi
Kilometers
232.74 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
175.97 mi
Kilometers
283.2 km
Drive Time
03h 45m

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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 03h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marshfield
Sun, Apr 26, 8:44 PM CDT
Return by in East Independence
Mon, Apr 27, 12:29 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Independence
2026-04-26T16:59
Arrive Marshfield
Sun, Apr 26, 8:44 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:30 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Independence
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Lowry City
MO

City in Saint Clair County, Missouri, United States

From East Independence
88 mi
01h 52m
To Marshfield
88 mi
01h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph ESE
Destination
73°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between East Independence and Marshfield.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Independence and Marshfield.

  1. 1

    Start on East 9th Street South

    24 m · 9 sec · East 9th Street South

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Road

    1341 ft · 1 min · Main Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Truman Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · East Truman Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward MO 291 South: Lee's Summit

    1589 ft · 43 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    10 mi · 13 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on MO 291 South: Harrisonville

    3.3 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward US 50 West, MO 291 South: Kansas City

    2959 ft · 54 sec

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 291 South: Jefferson Street, Harrisonville

    767 ft · 19 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on MO 291 South: Harrisonville

    16.9 mi · 25 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Cantrell Road

    629 ft · 19 sec · Cantrell Road

  11. 11

    Take the exit straight toward I 49 South, US 71 South: Joplin

    1138 ft · 28 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 7 South: Clinton

    924 ft · 20 sec

  14. 14

    Turn slight left onto MO 7 South: Clinton

    55.5 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    57 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight left

    101 m · 10 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    12.2 mi · 18 min

  18. 18

    Continue on South Grove Road

    1068 ft · 18 sec · South Grove Road

  19. 19

    Turn left

    7.2 mi · 10 min

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto County Road 523

    5.9 mi · 8 min · County Road 523

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Spur Drive

    1.2 km · 2 min · Spur Drive

  22. 22

    Continue on West Washington Street

    1008 ft · 31 sec · West Washington Street

  23. 23

    Continue on West Jackson Street

    1939 ft · 1 min · West Jackson Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto South White Oak Road

    147 m · 23 sec · South White Oak Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto West Washington Street

    652 ft · 34 sec · West Washington Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto North Buffalo Street

    56 m · 10 sec · North Buffalo Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto West Jefferson Street

    565 ft · 27 sec · West Jefferson Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto North Clay Street

    46 m · 7 sec · North Clay Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Clay Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between East Independence and Marshfield.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
29 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MO 7 South
125 mi · 71%
MO 291 South
30.7 mi · 17%
County Road 523
5.87 mi · 3%
I 49 South
3.05 mi · 2%
East Truman Road
1.41 mi · 1%
Spur Drive
0.77 mi
Longest Stretch

MO 7 South

Continue straight

57 mi · 01h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 45m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.4 mi
144.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lowry City
01h 52m from East Independence
Leave By
9:30 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving East Independence 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 East Independence to Marshfield?

The road trip is about 176 miles (283.2 km) and usually takes 03h 45m 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?

Lowry City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88 miles from East Independence and 88 miles from Marshfield.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 144.6 miles (232.7 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 9:30 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.42 one way or $46.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around East Independence and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Marshfield.

Stop Ideas Near Lowry City

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lowry City, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lowry City.

RAIL

Warrensburg

69 mi away
100 South Holden St.
RAIL

Sedalia

77 mi away
100 block of Main Street, through parking lot
RAIL

Lee's Summit

103 mi away
217 SW Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Independence and Marshfield. Straight-line distance: 144.62 mi (232.74 km).

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#1 East Independence

A census-designated place in Jackson County, Missouri.

Population110,675
Coordinates39.0955600, -94.3552300
Altitude256
CountryUnited States
Marshfield

#2 Marshfield

City in Missouri

Population7,678
Coordinates37.3386600, -92.9071200
Altitude455
CountryUnited States
Start: East Independence (-94.35523, 39.09556)
End: Marshfield (-92.90712, 37.33866)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 283 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.21 gal
23.51 L · about $23.42
Round trip
$46.84
12.42 gal · 47.02 L
Estimated CO2
55.2 kg one way
Round trip: 110.4 kg / 243 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.42 $46.84
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.41 $52.82
Premium $4.65 $28.90 $57.80
Diesel $5.30 $32.94 $65.88

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Missouri · Apr 26, 2026

There is no time difference between East Independence and Marshfield. The current time is 16:59:04.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.