How far is Marshfield, MO from St. Louis, MO?
The driving distance from Marshfield, MO to St. Louis, MO is about 192.9 miles (310.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 172.3 miles (277.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 50m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 Phelps County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Marshfield and St. Louis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marshfield and St. Louis.
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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 km · 1 min · Spur Drive
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Take the ramp right toward I 44 East: Rolla
944 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
179.5 mi · 3 hr 16 min
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Continue on Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway
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Continue on Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway
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Continue on Officer David Haynes Memorial Highway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Officer David Haynes Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Jefferson Avenue
924 ft · 22 sec
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Turn left onto South Jefferson Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · South Jefferson Avenue
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Turn right onto Market Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Market Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Market Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Marshfield and St. Louis.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 44 East
Merge slight left
180 mi · 03h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Marshfield and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near St. Louis.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Marshfield to St. Louis?
The road trip is about 192.9 miles (310.5 km) and usually takes 02h 55m 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?
Saint James is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96 miles from Marshfield and 96.9 miles from St. Louis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 172.3 miles (277.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.6 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 12:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.68 one way or $51.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Marshfield and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near St. Louis.
Stop Ideas Near Saint James
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 Saint James.
Jefferson City
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Marshfield and St. Louis. Straight-line distance: 172.31 mi (277.31 km).
#1 Marshfield
City in Missouri
| Population | 7,678 |
| Coordinates | 37.3386600, -92.9071200 |
| Altitude | 455 |
| Country | United States |
#2 St. Louis
The second most populous city in Missouri and the center of the St.
| Population | 315,685 |
| Coordinates | 38.6272700, -90.1978900 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| Country | United States |
End: Market Street (-90.197859, 38.627348)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 310 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 24m |
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 | $3.77 | $25.68 | $51.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $28.96 | $57.93 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $31.69 | $63.39 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $36.12 | $72.24 |
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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