How far is Marshfield, MO from Independence, MO?

The driving distance from Marshfield, MO to Independence, MO is about 190.2 miles (306.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 146.1 miles (235.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 02m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
190.21 mi
03h 01m
Flight
146.17 mi
235.23 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
146.17 mi
Kilometers
235.23 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
190.21 mi
Kilometers
306.11 km
Drive Time
03h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Independence
Sun, Apr 26, 6:09 PM CDT
Return by in Marshfield
Sun, Apr 26, 9:11 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marshfield
2026-04-26T15:08
Arrive Independence
Sun, Apr 26, 6:09 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:58 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Marshfield
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Lowry City
MO

City in Saint Clair County, Missouri, United States

From Marshfield
87.1 mi
01h 30m
To Independence
103.1 mi
01h 30m

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
74°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.2 km · 2 min · Spur Drive

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road 523

    1.2 mi · 2 min · County Road 523

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on County Road 523

    4.7 mi · 6 min · County Road 523

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    7.1 mi · 10 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    145 m · 8 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South Grove Road

    1068 ft · 17 sec · South Grove Road

  10. 10

    Continue on East Old Mill Road

    3 mi · 5 min · East Old Mill Road

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    9.2 mi · 13 min

  12. 12

    Turn right

    76.3 mi · 1 hr 30 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    35.9 mi · 39 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North, US 71 North, MO 7 North: Kansas City

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 291 North: Lee's Summit

    817 ft · 17 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on MO 291 North: Lee's Summit

    74 m · 6 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    8.3 mi · 12 min

  18. 18

    Turn slight left

    8.5 mi · 12 min

  19. 19

    Continue on Southwest Jefferson Street

    860 ft · 23 sec · Southwest Jefferson Street

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight left toward US 50 West: Kansas City

    833 ft · 20 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  22. 22

    Continue on Blue Parkway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Blue Parkway

  23. 23

    Turn right onto South Noland Road

    5.9 mi · 10 min · South Noland Road

  24. 24

    Continue on South Noland Road

    3.1 mi · 6 min · South Noland Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto East Walnut Street

    142 m · 23 sec · East Walnut Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto South Lynn Street

    120 m · 23 sec · South Lynn Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto East Kansas Avenue

    44 m · 6 sec · East Kansas Avenue

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Kansas Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Old Mill Road
48.1 mi · 25%
County Road 523
13 mi · 7%
South Noland Road
8.95 mi · 5%
MO 291 North
8.53 mi · 4%
I 49 North
3.28 mi · 2%
US 50 West
2.87 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

76.3 mi · 01h 30m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.1 mi
146.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lowry City
01h 30m from Marshfield
Leave By
10:58 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Marshfield and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Independence.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 190.2 miles (306.1 km) and usually takes 03h 01m 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?

Lowry City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.1 miles from Marshfield and 103.1 miles from Independence.

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

The direct path is about 146.1 miles (235.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.1 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 10:58 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.30 one way or $50.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lowry City

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

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

RAIL

Warrensburg

69 mi away
100 South Holden St.
RAIL

Sedalia

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

Lee's Summit

103 mi away
217 SW Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marshfield and Independence. Straight-line distance: 146.17 mi (235.23 km).

Marshfield

#1 Marshfield

City in Missouri

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

#2 Independence

A city in Jackson County, Missouri.

Population116,774
Coordinates39.0911200, -94.4155100
Altitude315
CountryUnited States
Start: North Clay Street (-92.907439, 37.338663)
End: East Kansas Avenue (-94.415514, 39.091027)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 306 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.71 gal
25.41 L · about $25.30
Round trip
$50.61
13.42 gal · 50.82 L
Estimated CO2
59.6 kg one way
Round trip: 119.3 kg / 263 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.30 $50.61
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.54 $57.08
Premium $4.65 $31.23 $62.46
Diesel $5.30 $35.59 $71.18

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 Independence. The current time is 15:08:46.

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.