How far is Rapid City, SD from Marshfield, MO?
The driving distance from Rapid City, SD to Marshfield, MO is about 882.7 miles (1420.5 km), with a travel time of about 15h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 712.7 miles (1147 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 31h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 15h 30m.
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.
City in Iowa
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers then Cloudy
Partly Cloudy then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rapid City and Marshfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rapid City and Marshfield.
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Start on Mount Rushmore Road
1223 ft · 48 sec · Mount Rushmore Road
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Turn left onto Omaha Street
1094 ft · 38 sec · Omaha Street
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Turn right
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Sioux Falls
1661 ft · 29 sec
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Continue straight
338.5 mi · 5 hr 20 min
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Take the exit slight right
2349 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
342.9 mi · 6 hr 3 min
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Merge slight right
2.2 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 29 South, US 71 South: Kansas City
12 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 169 South: Kansas City Downtown
1724 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
5.2 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Broadway Boulevard
536 ft · 18 sec · Broadway Boulevard
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Turn left onto West 6th Street
1438 ft · 26 sec · West 6th Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 North, I 70 East, US 24 East, US 40 East
721 ft · 16 sec
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Continue on George Brett Super Highway
2089 ft · 39 sec · George Brett Super Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on George Brett Super Highway
2797 ft · 58 sec · George Brett Super Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Bruce R. Watkins Drive
37.8 mi · 45 min · Bruce R. Watkins Drive
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 7 South: Clinton
924 ft · 20 sec
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Turn slight left onto MO 7 South: Clinton
55.5 mi · 1 hr 4 min
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Continue straight
57 mi · 1 hr 6 min
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Take the exit slight left
101 m · 10 sec
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Continue straight
12.2 mi · 18 min
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Continue on South Grove Road
1068 ft · 18 sec · South Grove Road
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Turn left
7.2 mi · 10 min
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Turn straight onto County Road 523
5.9 mi · 8 min · County Road 523
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Turn right onto Spur Drive
1.2 km · 2 min · Spur Drive
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Continue on West Washington Street
1008 ft · 31 sec · West Washington Street
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Continue on West Jackson Street
1939 ft · 1 min · West Jackson Street
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Turn left onto South White Oak Road
147 m · 23 sec · South White Oak Road
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Turn right onto West Washington Street
652 ft · 34 sec · West Washington Street
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Turn left onto North Buffalo Street
56 m · 10 sec · North Buffalo Street
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Turn right onto West Jefferson Street
565 ft · 27 sec · West Jefferson Street
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Turn right onto North Clay Street
46 m · 7 sec · North Clay Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Clay Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rapid City and Marshfield.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 90 East
Merge slight left
343 mi · 06h 03m
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Cloudy leaving Rapid City and Partly Cloudy then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Marshfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rapid City to Marshfield?
The road trip is about 882.7 miles (1420.5 km) and usually takes 15h 30m 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 440.3 miles from Rapid City and 442.4 miles from Marshfield.
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 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 MDT. 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 $131.52 one way or $263.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 276.8 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Rapid City and Marshfield, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Cloudy around Rapid City and Partly Cloudy then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Marshfield.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rapid City and Marshfield. Straight-line distance: 712.69 mi (1146.96 km).
#1 Rapid City
The second most populous city in South Dakota.
| Population | 77,503 |
| Coordinates | 44.0805400, -103.2310100 |
| Altitude | 988 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Marshfield
City in Missouri
| Population | 7,678 |
| Coordinates | 37.3386600, -92.9071200 |
| Altitude | 455 |
| Country | United States |
End: Marshfield (-92.90712, 37.33866)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1421 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 29h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 22h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 17h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 14h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 12h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 11h 00m |
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 | $4.22 | $131.52 | $263.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.42 | $137.75 | $275.49 |
| Premium | $5.08 | $158.30 | $316.61 |
| Diesel | $6.01 | $187.12 | $374.24 |
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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