How far is Marshall, MO from Jefferson City, MO?

The driving distance from Marshall, MO to Jefferson City, MO is about 92.9 miles (149.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.7 miles (107.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 58m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
92.88 mi
01h 29m
Flight
66.76 mi
107.44 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.76 mi
Kilometers
107.44 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
92.88 mi
Kilometers
149.47 km
Drive Time
01h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jefferson City
Sat, Apr 25, 1:00 PM CDT
Return by in Marshall
Sat, Apr 25, 2:29 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marshall
2026-04-25T11:31
Arrive Jefferson City
Sat, Apr 25, 1:00 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Marshall
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Rocheport
MO

City in Missouri, United States

From Marshall
46.2 mi
00h 44m
To Jefferson City
46.7 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph E
Destination
77°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Marshall and Jefferson City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Marshall and Jefferson City.

  1. 1

    Start on East Eastwood Street

    583 ft · 22 sec · East Eastwood Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Odell Avenue

    3 mi · 7 min · North Odell Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 65 South

    606 ft · 17 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight right

    8.2 mi · 9 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East: Saint Louis

    1413 ft · 48 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

    23.3 mi · 25 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

    22.4 mi · 24 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 63: Jefferson City, Moberly

    748 ft · 16 sec

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto US 63 South: Jefferson City

    59 m · 4 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    159 m · 12 sec

  14. 14

    Take the exit straight toward US 63 South: Jefferson City

    2329 ft · 50 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    27.1 mi · 29 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 54 West, US 63 South: Jefferson City

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward State Capitol

    118 m · 18 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    2987 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Broadway Street

    136 m · 26 sec · Broadway Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West High Street

    852 ft · 38 sec · West High Street

  21. 21

    Turn right

    77 m · 25 sec

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Wall Way

    2 m · 1 sec · East Wall Way

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Wall Way

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Marshall and Jefferson City.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
45.7 mi · 49%
US 63 South
27.7 mi · 30%
US 65 South
8.33 mi · 9%
North Odell Avenue
2.95 mi · 3%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
1.77 mi · 2%
Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial High
1.58 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US 63 South

Merge slight left

27.1 mi · 00h 29m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.2 mi
66.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rocheport
00h 44m from Marshall
Leave By
3:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Marshall and Sunny near Jefferson City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Marshall to Jefferson City?

The road trip is about 92.9 miles (149.5 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?

Rocheport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.2 miles from Marshall and 46.7 miles from Jefferson City.

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

The direct path is about 66.7 miles (107.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.2 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 3:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.37 one way or $24.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Marshall and Sunny near Jefferson City.

Stop Ideas Near Rocheport

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

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

RAIL

Jefferson City

56 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Sedalia

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

Hermann

103 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Warrensburg

105 mi away
100 South Holden St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marshall and Jefferson City. Straight-line distance: 66.76 mi (107.44 km).

Marshall

#1 Marshall

City in Missouri, USA

Population12,885
Coordinates39.1230800, -93.1968700
Altitude233
CountryUnited States
Jefferson City

#2 Jefferson City

The capital of Missouri.

Population42,708
Coordinates38.5767000, -92.1735200
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
Start: East Eastwood Street (-93.196873, 39.123017)
End: East Wall Way (-92.173431, 38.576776)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 149 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.28 gal
12.41 L · about $12.37
Round trip
$24.74
6.56 gal · 24.82 L
Estimated CO2
29.1 kg one way
Round trip: 58.3 kg / 129 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.37 $24.74
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.95 $27.90
Premium $4.65 $15.27 $30.53
Diesel $5.30 $17.40 $34.79

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Marshall and Jefferson City. The current time is 11:31:07.

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.