How far is Independence, MO from Marshfield, MO?

The driving distance from Independence, MO to Marshfield, MO is about 182.9 miles (294.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 146.1 miles (235.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 25m 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
182.96 mi
03h 42m
Flight
146.17 mi
235.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
146.17 mi
Kilometers
235.23 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
182.96 mi
Kilometers
294.44 km
Drive Time
03h 42m

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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 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marshfield
Sun, Apr 26, 8:32 PM CDT
Return by in Independence
Mon, Apr 27, 12:15 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Independence
2026-04-26T16:49
Arrive Marshfield
Sun, Apr 26, 8:32 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 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
9:34 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in 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
Deepwater
MO

City in Missouri, USA

From Independence
91.5 mi
01h 51m
To Marshfield
91.5 mi
01h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°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 Independence and Marshfield.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Kansas Avenue

    44 m · 8 sec · East Kansas Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Lynn Street

    120 m · 23 sec · South Lynn Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Walnut Street

    142 m · 25 sec · East Walnut Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Noland Road

    3 mi · 5 min · South Noland Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 70 West: Kansas City

    766 ft · 19 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on George Brett Super Highway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · George Brett Super Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 435 South: Wichita

    1955 ft · 48 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway

    8.3 mi · 10 min · Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 49 South, US 71 South, I 470 East, US 50 East: Joplin, Lee's Summit

    1.1 km · 46 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 49, I 470, US 50 East, US 71 South: Joplin, Lee's Summit

    749 ft · 13 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 49 South, US 71 South: Joplin

    1594 ft · 39 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    26 mi · 29 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 7 South: Clinton

    924 ft · 20 sec

  15. 15

    Turn slight left onto MO 7 South: Clinton

    55.5 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    57 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight left

    101 m · 10 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    12.2 mi · 18 min

  19. 19

    Continue on South Grove Road

    1068 ft · 18 sec · South Grove Road

  20. 20

    Turn left

    7.2 mi · 10 min

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto County Road 523

    5.9 mi · 8 min · County Road 523

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Spur Drive

    1.2 km · 2 min · Spur Drive

  23. 23

    Continue on West Washington Street

    1008 ft · 31 sec · West Washington Street

  24. 24

    Continue on West Jackson Street

    1939 ft · 1 min · West Jackson Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto South White Oak Road

    147 m · 23 sec · South White Oak Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto West Washington Street

    652 ft · 34 sec · West Washington Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto North Buffalo Street

    56 m · 10 sec · North Buffalo Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto West Jefferson Street

    565 ft · 27 sec · West Jefferson Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto North Clay Street

    46 m · 7 sec · North Clay Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Clay Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between 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
30 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MO 7 South
125 mi · 68%
I 49 South
27 mi · 15%
Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway
8.3 mi · 5%
County Road 523
5.87 mi · 3%
South Noland Road
3.01 mi · 2%
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
2.9 mi · 2%
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 42m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.8 mi
146.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Deepwater
01h 51m from Independence
Leave By
9:34 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving 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 Independence to Marshfield?

The road trip is about 182.9 miles (294.4 km) and usually takes 03h 42m 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?

Deepwater is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.5 miles from Independence and 91.5 miles from Marshfield.

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

The direct path is about 146.1 miles (235.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.8 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 9:34 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.36 one way or $48.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Deepwater

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Deepwater, 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 Deepwater.

RAIL

Warrensburg

56 mi away
100 South Holden St.
RAIL

Sedalia

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

Lee's Summit

90 mi away
217 SW Main St.
RAIL

Independence

108 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Independence and Marshfield. Straight-line distance: 146.17 mi (235.23 km).

Independence

#1 Independence

A city in Jackson County, Missouri.

Population116,774
Coordinates39.0911200, -94.4155100
Altitude315
CountryUnited States
Marshfield

#2 Marshfield

City in Missouri

Population7,678
Coordinates37.3386600, -92.9071200
Altitude455
CountryUnited States
Start: Independence (-94.41551, 39.09112)
End: Marshfield (-92.90712, 37.33866)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 294 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.46 gal
24.44 L · about $24.36
Round trip
$48.72
12.92 gal · 48.88 L
Estimated CO2
57.4 kg one way
Round trip: 114.8 kg / 253 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.36 $48.72
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.47 $54.95
Premium $4.65 $30.06 $60.13
Diesel $5.30 $34.26 $68.53

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 Independence and Marshfield. The current time is 16:49:30.

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.