How far is Marshfield, MO from Kansas City, MO?

The driving distance from Marshfield, MO to Kansas City, MO is about 186.8 miles (300.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 151.8 miles (244.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 47m 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
186.8 mi
02h 53m
Flight
151.78 mi
244.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
151.78 mi
Kilometers
244.26 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
186.8 mi
Kilometers
300.63 km
Drive Time
02h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kansas City
Sun, Apr 26, 6:07 PM CDT
Return by in Marshfield
Sun, Apr 26, 9:00 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marshfield
2026-04-26T15:13
Arrive Kansas City
Sun, Apr 26, 6:07 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:54 AM to 12:54 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:42 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
Brownington
MO

City in Missouri, United States

From Marshfield
89 mi
01h 26m
To Kansas City
97.8 mi
01h 26m

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 13 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Marshfield and Kansas City.

  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 · 10 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

    37.9 mi · 46 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward 11th Street, Downtown

    1637 ft · 26 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto East 11th Street

    1731 ft · 1 min · East 11th Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Oak Street

    141 m · 15 sec · Oak Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Oak Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Old Mill Road
48.1 mi · 26%
I 49 North
37.9 mi · 20%
County Road 523
13 mi · 7%
Spur Drive
0.77 mi
West Jackson Street
0.59 mi
East 11th Street
0.33 mi
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 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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35 mi
151.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brownington
01h 26m from Marshfield
Leave By
12:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Marshfield and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Kansas City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Marshfield to Kansas City?

The road trip is about 186.8 miles (300.6 km) and usually takes 02h 53m 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?

Brownington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89 miles from Marshfield and 97.8 miles from Kansas City.

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

The direct path is about 151.8 miles (244.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 35 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 12:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.85 one way or $49.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.6 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 Kansas City.

Stop Ideas Near Brownington

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

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

RAIL

Warrensburg

58 mi away
100 South Holden St.
RAIL

Sedalia

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

Lee's Summit

93 mi away
217 SW Main St.
RAIL

Independence

112 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marshfield and Kansas City. Straight-line distance: 151.78 mi (244.26 km).

Marshfield

#1 Marshfield

City in Missouri

Population7,678
Coordinates37.3386600, -92.9071200
Altitude455
CountryUnited States
Kansas City

#2 Kansas City

The third most populous city in Missouri and the center of the Kansas City metropolitan area.

Population495,327
Coordinates39.0997300, -94.5785700
Altitude274
CountryUnited States
Start: North Clay Street (-92.907439, 37.338663)
End: Oak Street (-94.578571, 39.099732)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 301 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.59 gal
24.95 L · about $24.85
Round trip
$49.70
13.18 gal · 49.9 L
Estimated CO2
58.6 kg one way
Round trip: 117.1 kg / 258 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.85 $49.70
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.03 $56.05
Premium $4.65 $30.67 $61.34
Diesel $5.30 $34.95 $69.91

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 Kansas City. The current time is 15:13:13.

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.