How far is Marceline, MO from Chillicothe, MO?
The driving distance from Marceline, MO to Chillicothe, MO is about 38 miles (61.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.6 miles (52.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Halfway Point
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City in Linn County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Marceline and Chillicothe.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marceline and Chillicothe.
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Start on South Missouri Avenue
3.6 mi · 6 min · South Missouri Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward US 36 West, MO 110 West, MO 5 North: Brookfield
1433 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
32.3 mi · 37 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 65, US 36 Business: Chillicothe, Carrollton
975 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right onto South Washington Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · South Washington Street
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Turn right onto Jackson Street
98 m · 15 sec · Jackson Street
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Turn left onto Locust Street
687 ft · 30 sec · Locust Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Locust Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Marceline and Chillicothe.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
Merge slight left onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
32.3 mi · 00h 37m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Marceline and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Chillicothe.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Marceline to Chillicothe?
The road trip is about 38 miles (61.1 km) and usually takes 00h 47m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Laclede is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19 miles from Marceline and 19 miles from Chillicothe.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.6 miles (52.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.05 one way or $10.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Marceline and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Chillicothe.
Stop Ideas Near Laclede
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 Laclede.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Marceline and Chillicothe. Straight-line distance: 32.6 mi (52.47 km).
#1 Marceline
City in Missouri, United States
| Population | 2,063 |
| Coordinates | 39.7119700, -92.9482500 |
| Altitude | 263 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chillicothe
City in Missouri
| Population | 8,915 |
| Coordinates | 39.7952900, -93.5524400 |
| Altitude | 243 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chillicothe (-93.55244, 39.79529)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 61 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $5.05 | $10.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.70 | $11.40 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.24 | $12.47 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $7.11 | $14.21 |
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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