How far is Marshfield, MO from Carbondale, CO?
The driving distance from Marshfield, MO to Carbondale, CO is about 944.9 miles (1520.6 km), with a travel time of about 17h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 787 miles (1266.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 34h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 17h 06m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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County seat in Kansas
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Marshfield and Carbondale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marshfield and Carbondale.
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Start on North Clay Street
153 m · 24 sec · North Clay Street
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Turn right onto West Jackson Street
3140 ft · 2 min · West Jackson Street
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Continue on West Washington Street
1008 ft · 31 sec · West Washington Street
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Continue on Spur Drive
1.2 km · 2 min · Spur Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road 523
1.2 mi · 2 min · County Road 523
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Keep slight right to continue on County Road 523
4.7 mi · 6 min · County Road 523
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Keep slight left
7.1 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight right
145 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto South Grove Road
1068 ft · 17 sec · South Grove Road
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Continue on East Old Mill Road
3 mi · 5 min · East Old Mill Road
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Continue straight
9.2 mi · 13 min
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Turn right
76.3 mi · 1 hr 30 min
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Continue straight
35.9 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North, US 71 North, MO 7 North: Kansas City
25.5 mi · 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 435 West, I 470 East, US 50: Wichita, Lee's Summit
2075 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 435 West, US 50 West: Wichita
2214 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
12.8 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KS 10 West: Lawrence
2106 ft · 28 sec
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Continue straight
36.7 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit right
2384 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike
13.4 mi · 13 min · Kansas Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Kansas Turnpike
1.5 km · 1 min · Kansas Turnpike
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Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
91.6 mi · 1 hr 34 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
438.5 mi · 7 hr 19 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
3.4 mi · 4 min · Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
2.8 mi · 4 min · Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
149.7 mi · 2 hr 53 min · Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
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Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
14.3 mi · 17 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 82 East: Glenwood Springs, Aspen
747 ft · 21 sec
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Continue on Laurel Street
119 m · 15 sec · Laurel Street
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Continue on Grand Avenue
1204 ft · 45 sec · Grand Avenue
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Turn right onto 8th Street
2084 ft · 49 sec · 8th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Midland Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · Midland Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 27th Street
54 m · 3 sec · 27th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto 27th Street
636 ft · 13 sec · 27th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 27th Street
26 m · 2 sec · 27th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto 27th Street
692 ft · 19 sec · 27th Street
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Turn right onto Glen Avenue
9.8 mi · 16 min · Glen Avenue
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Turn right
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Main Street
68 m · 3 sec · Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
2385 ft · 53 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto North 4th Street
610 ft · 27 sec · North 4th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Merrill Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Marshfield and Carbondale.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
438 mi · 07h 19m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Marshfield and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Carbondale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Marshfield to Carbondale?
The road trip is about 944.9 miles (1520.6 km) and usually takes 17h 06m 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?
WaKeeney is a useful midpoint, sitting about 471.7 miles from Marshfield and 473.1 miles from Carbondale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 787 miles (1266.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 157.9 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 CDT. 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 $125.73 one way or $251.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 296.3 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Marshfield and Carbondale, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Marshfield and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Carbondale.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Marshfield and Carbondale. Straight-line distance: 786.98 mi (1266.52 km).
#1 Marshfield
City in Missouri
| Population | 7,678 |
| Coordinates | 37.3386600, -92.9071200 |
| Altitude | 455 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Carbondale
Town of the United States
| Population | 6,729 |
| Coordinates | 39.4022100, -107.2111600 |
| Altitude | 1881 |
| Country | United States |
End: Carbondale (-107.21116, 39.40221)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1521 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 31h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 23h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 18h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 15h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 13h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 11h 47m |
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 | $125.73 | $251.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $141.80 | $283.59 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $155.16 | $310.33 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $176.84 | $353.67 |
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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