How far is Marshfield, MO from Carrollton, MO?
The driving distance from Marshfield, MO to Carrollton, MO is about 173.7 miles (279.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 143.2 miles (230.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 30m 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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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 03h 45m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Benton County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Marshfield and Carrollton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marshfield and Carrollton.
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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
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Old Mill Road
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Take the ramp right
1206 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
155.5 mi · 3 hr 16 min
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Turn slight right onto US 65 Business, MO 10: Carrollton, Richmond
1785 ft · 40 sec
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Continue straight
2161 ft · 53 sec
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto East Benton Street
23 m · 2 sec · East Benton Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Benton Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Marshfield and Carrollton.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
East Old Mill Road
Merge slight left
155 mi · 03h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Marshfield and Showers And Thunderstorms near Carrollton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Marshfield to Carrollton?
The road trip is about 173.7 miles (279.6 km) and usually takes 03h 45m 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?
Lincoln is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.9 miles from Marshfield and 86.9 miles from Carrollton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 143.2 miles (230.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.5 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 9:30 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.37 one way or $48.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Marshfield and Showers And Thunderstorms near Carrollton.
Stop Ideas Near Lincoln
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 Lincoln.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Marshfield and Carrollton. Straight-line distance: 143.15 mi (230.37 km).
#1 Marshfield
City in Missouri
| Population | 7,678 |
| Coordinates | 37.3386600, -92.9071200 |
| Altitude | 455 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Carrollton
Human settlement in Carroll County, Missouri, United States of America
| Population | 3,421 |
| Coordinates | 39.3583500, -93.4957700 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
End: Carrollton (-93.49577, 39.35835)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 280 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 10m |
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 | $3.98 | $24.37 | $48.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.34 | $26.61 | $53.22 |
| Premium | $4.71 | $28.85 | $57.71 |
| Diesel | $5.99 | $36.71 | $73.41 |
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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