How far is Marshall, TX from Mecosta, MI?
The driving distance from Marshall, TX to Mecosta, MI is about 1068.4 miles (1719.5 km), with a travel time of about 19h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 911.2 miles (1466.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 38h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 19h 10m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Marshall and Mecosta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marshall and Mecosta.
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Start on West Houston Street
104 m · 12 sec · West Houston Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Bolivar Street
1362 ft · 45 sec · South Bolivar Street
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Turn right onto East Grand Avenue
1.5 km · 1 min · East Grand Avenue
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Turn left onto East End Boulevard North
42.5 mi · 48 min · East End Boulevard North
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Continue straight
2.9 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Loop 59
2.2 mi · 3 min · Loop 59
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Continue on North Louise Street
14.6 mi · 16 min · North Louise Street
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Keep slight right
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 369 North, US 59 North: Texarkana, Dallas, Little Rock
4.3 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 30 East, US 59: Little Rock
7.4 mi · 9 min
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
133.5 mi · 2 hr 16 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight right to continue on East Belt Freeway
10 mi · 12 min · East Belt Freeway
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Take the exit right toward I 40: Memphis, Fort Smith
1161 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Memphis
2525 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
117.2 mi · 1 hr 58 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55 North: Blytheville, Saint Louis
1.2 km · 2 min
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Continue on Blues Highway
130.5 mi · 2 hr 16 min · Blues Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 57 North, US 60 East: Chicago
2749 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
117.5 mi · 2 hr 6 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Ken Gray Expressway
67.5 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Ken Gray Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 57 North: Chicago
181.3 mi · 3 hr 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Indiana
2657 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
3 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left
87.5 mi · 1 hr 41 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 196 North, US 31 North: South Haven, Holland, Grand Rapids
45.3 mi · 49 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Gerald R Ford Freeway
32 mi · 35 min · Gerald R Ford Freeway
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Take the exit slight left
1700 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight right
44.8 mi · 46 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 20: Stanwood
2567 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto 8 Mile Road
4.7 mi · 7 min · 8 Mile Road
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Turn left onto 155th Avenue
2687 ft · 42 sec · 155th Avenue
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Continue on Buchanan Road
6.5 mi · 9 min · Buchanan Road
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Turn left onto 90th Avenue
2696 ft · 44 sec · 90th Avenue
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Turn right onto 9 Mile Road
2 mi · 3 min · 9 Mile Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Continue on South Cass Street
1887 ft · 41 sec · South Cass Street
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Turn left onto North Webber Street
21 m · 3 sec · North Webber Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Webber Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Marshall and Mecosta.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 57 North
Keep slight left to continue on I 57 North: Chicago
181 mi · 03h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Patchy Fog leaving Marshall and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Mecosta.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Marshall to Mecosta?
The road trip is about 1068.4 miles (1719.5 km) and usually takes 19h 10m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Goreville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 533.5 miles from Marshall and 534.9 miles from Mecosta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 911.2 miles (1466.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 157.2 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $135.00 one way or $270.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 335 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Marshall and Mecosta, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Marshall and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Mecosta.
Stop Ideas Near Goreville
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 Goreville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Marshall and Mecosta. Straight-line distance: 911.23 mi (1466.48 km).
#1 Marshall
City in Harrison County, Texas, USA
| Population | 22,523 |
| Coordinates | 32.5448700, -94.3674200 |
| Altitude | 126 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mecosta
Township in Mecosta County, Michigan
| Population | 459 |
| Coordinates | 43.6203100, -85.2264200 |
| Altitude | 299 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mecosta (-85.22642, 43.62031)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1719 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 35h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 26h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 21h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 17h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 15h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 13h 19m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.58 | $135.00 | $270.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.09 | $154.34 | $308.69 |
| Premium | $4.47 | $168.59 | $337.19 |
| Diesel | $5.68 | $214.21 | $428.42 |
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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