How far is Marshfield, MO from Columbia, MO?

The driving distance from Marshfield, MO to Columbia, MO is about 144.1 miles (231.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 115.7 miles (186.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 46m 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
144.11 mi
02h 23m
Flight
115.72 mi
186.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
115.72 mi
Kilometers
186.23 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
144.11 mi
Kilometers
231.93 km
Drive Time
02h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbia
Sun, Apr 26, 5:35 PM CDT
Return by in Marshfield
Sun, Apr 26, 7:58 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marshfield
2026-04-26T15:12
Arrive Columbia
Sun, Apr 26, 5:35 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Marshfield
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
Bagnell
MO

City in Miller County, Missouri, United States

From Marshfield
72 mi
01h 11m
To Columbia
72.1 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph SE
Destination
75°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Marshfield and Columbia.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Marshfield and Columbia.

  1. 1

    Start on North Clay Street

    153 m · 24 sec · North Clay Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Jackson Street

    3140 ft · 2 min · West Jackson Street

  3. 3

    Continue on West Washington Street

    1008 ft · 31 sec · West Washington Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Spur Drive

    1 km · 1 min · Spur Drive

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward I 44 East: Rolla

    944 ft · 23 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    27.8 mi · 30 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 64, MO 5, MO 32: Hartville

    894 ft · 26 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto South Jefferson Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Jefferson Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    23.7 mi · 29 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 54: Camdenton, Nevada, Osage Beach, Jefferson City

    1082 ft · 23 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right

    31.2 mi · 36 min

  12. 12

    Turn straight

    28 mi · 32 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 63 North: Columbia

    26.1 mi · 29 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 740

    1273 ft · 33 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Stadium Boulevard

    2.3 mi · 4 min · East Stadium Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South Providence Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Providence Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Providence Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Marshfield and Columbia.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 44 East
27.9 mi · 19%
US 63 North
26.1 mi · 18%
South Jefferson Avenue
25.3 mi · 18%
East Stadium Boulevard
2.32 mi · 2%
South Providence Road
0.99 mi · 1%
Spur Drive
0.63 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

31.2 mi · 00h 36m

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
02h 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.4 mi
115.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bagnell
01h 11m from Marshfield
Leave By
1:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Marshfield and Chance Rain Showers near Columbia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Marshfield to Columbia?

The road trip is about 144.1 miles (231.9 km) and usually takes 02h 23m 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?

Bagnell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72 miles from Marshfield and 72.1 miles from Columbia.

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

The direct path is about 115.7 miles (186.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.4 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 1:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.19 one way or $38.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Marshfield and Chance Rain Showers near Columbia.

Stop Ideas Near Bagnell

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

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

RAIL

Jefferson City

54 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Sedalia

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

Hermann

115 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Warrensburg

116 mi away
100 South Holden St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marshfield and Columbia. Straight-line distance: 115.72 mi (186.23 km).

Marshfield

#1 Marshfield

City in Missouri

Population7,678
Coordinates37.3386600, -92.9071200
Altitude455
CountryUnited States
Columbia

#2 Columbia

The most populous city in the state of Missouri.

Population124,769
Coordinates38.9517100, -92.3340700
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: North Clay Street (-92.907439, 37.338663)
End: North Providence Road (-92.33414, 38.951711)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 232 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.09 gal
19.25 L · about $19.19
Round trip
$38.39
10.18 gal · 38.5 L
Estimated CO2
45.2 kg one way
Round trip: 90.5 kg / 200 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.19 $38.39
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.65 $43.30
Premium $4.65 $23.69 $47.38
Diesel $5.30 $27.00 $53.99

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Marshfield and Columbia. The current time is 15:12:24.

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.