How far is Marshfield, MO from Rapid City, SD?
The driving distance from Marshfield, MO to Rapid City, SD is about 883.1 miles (1421.2 km), with a travel time of about 15h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 712.7 miles (1147 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 31h 05m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 15h 32m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Cloudy then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Chance Rain Showers then Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Marshfield and Rapid City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marshfield and Rapid City.
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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
37.9 mi · 46 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 11th Street, Downtown
1637 ft · 26 sec
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Turn straight onto East 11th Street
130 m · 16 sec · East 11th Street
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Turn right onto Charlotte Street
888 ft · 23 sec · Charlotte Street
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Turn left onto East 9th Street
977 ft · 23 sec · East 9th Street
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Turn right onto Locust Street
691 ft · 18 sec · Locust Street
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Continue straight
3 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left to continue on MO 9 North: Riverside, Parkville
1.4 km · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 169 North: Smithville
1540 ft · 24 sec
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Continue straight
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 29 North, US 71 North: K.C.I. Airport, Saint Joseph
2441 ft · 60 sec
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Merge slight right
11.5 mi · 13 min
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Merge slight left
2.7 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 29 North, US 71 North: Saint Joseph
37.1 mi · 40 min
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Continue straight
121.5 mi · 2 hr 11 min
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Continue on I 29 North: Sioux City
184.6 mi · 3 hr 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90 West: Rapid City
1236 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
339 mi · 5 hr 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 190, US 16: Downtown, Black Hawk National Forest, Mount Rushmore
2265 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Omaha Street
1148 ft · 39 sec · Omaha Street
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Turn right onto Mount Rushmore Road
1223 ft · 46 sec · Mount Rushmore Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mount Rushmore Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Marshfield and Rapid City.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 90 West
Merge slight left
339 mi · 05h 21m
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.
Partly Cloudy then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Marshfield and Chance Rain Showers then Cloudy near Rapid City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Marshfield to Rapid City?
The road trip is about 883.1 miles (1421.2 km) and usually takes 15h 32m 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?
Salix is a useful midpoint, sitting about 440.6 miles from Marshfield and 442.5 miles from Rapid City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 712.7 miles (1147 km), while the road route adds roughly 170.4 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 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 $124.42 one way or $248.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 276.9 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Marshfield and Rapid City, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Marshfield and Chance Rain Showers then Cloudy near Rapid City.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Marshfield and Rapid City. Straight-line distance: 712.69 mi (1146.96 km).
#1 Marshfield
City in Missouri
| Population | 7,678 |
| Coordinates | 37.3386600, -92.9071200 |
| Altitude | 455 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rapid City
The second most populous city in South Dakota.
| Population | 77,503 |
| Coordinates | 44.0805400, -103.2310100 |
| Altitude | 988 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rapid City (-103.23101, 44.08054)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1421 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 29h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 22h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 17h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 14h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 12h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 11h 01m |
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 | $3.99 | $124.42 | $248.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $135.64 | $271.28 |
| Premium | $4.72 | $147.01 | $294.03 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $186.87 | $373.73 |
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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