How far is Rolla, MO from Marshfield, MO?

The driving distance from Rolla, MO to Marshfield, MO is about 85.8 miles (138.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 75.2 miles (121 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 15m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
85.8 mi
01h 37m
Flight
75.19 mi
121.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.19 mi
Kilometers
121.01 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.8 mi
Kilometers
138.08 km
Drive Time
01h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marshfield
Thu, Oct 15, 4:58 PM CDT
Return by in Rolla
Thu, Oct 15, 6:35 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rolla
2026-10-15T15:20
Arrive Marshfield
Thu, Oct 15, 4:58 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rolla
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
Stoutland
MO

Human settlement in Missouri, United States of America

From Rolla
42.9 mi
00h 48m
To Marshfield
42.9 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM CDT
Wind
12 mph SW
Destination
78°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
13 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West 10th Street

    1693 ft · 1 min · West 10th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Bishop Avenue

    596 ft · 15 sec · North Bishop Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on North Bishop Avenue

    87 m · 5 sec · North Bishop Avenue

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on North Bishop Avenue

    56 m · 3 sec · North Bishop Avenue

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Tim Bradley Way

    2000 ft · 48 sec · Tim Bradley Way

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward I 44 West: Springfield

    84 m · 5 sec

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto I 44 West: Springfield

    910 ft · 22 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    82.4 mi · 1 hr 29 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    1345 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward the route

    127 m · 9 sec

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout

    148 m · 10 sec

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Marshall Road

    36 m · 3 sec · North Marshall Road

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto North Marshall Road

    1791 ft · 49 sec · North Marshall Road

  14. 14

    Continue on North Marshall Street

    1.4 mi · 4 min · North Marshall Street

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Jefferson Street

    51 m · 13 sec · West Jefferson Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Clay Street

    46 m · 7 sec · North Clay Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Clay Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 44 West
83 mi · 97%
North Marshall Street
1.45 mi · 2%
Tim Bradley Way
0.38 mi
North Marshall Road
0.36 mi
West 10th Street
0.32 mi
North Bishop Avenue
0.2 mi
Longest Stretch

I 44 West

Merge slight left

82.4 mi · 01h 29m

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
01h 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.6 mi
75.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stoutland
00h 48m from Rolla
Leave By
3:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Rolla and Chance 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 Rolla to Marshfield?

The road trip is about 85.8 miles (138.1 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?

Stoutland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.9 miles from Rolla and 42.9 miles from Marshfield.

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

The direct path is about 75.2 miles (121 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 3:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.04 one way or $24.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Stoutland

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

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

RAIL

Jefferson City

90 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Sedalia

118 mi away
100 block of Main Street, through parking lot

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rolla and Marshfield. Straight-line distance: 75.19 mi (121.01 km).

Rolla

#1 Rolla

City in Phelps County, Missouri, United States

Population20,437
Coordinates37.9514300, -91.7712700
Altitude342
CountryUnited States
Marshfield

#2 Marshfield

City in Missouri

Population7,678
Coordinates37.3386600, -92.9071200
Altitude455
CountryUnited States
Start: Rolla (-91.77127, 37.95143)
End: Marshfield (-92.90712, 37.33866)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 138 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.03 gal
11.46 L · about $12.04
Round trip
$24.09
6.06 gal · 22.92 L
Estimated CO2
26.9 kg one way
Round trip: 53.9 kg / 119 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.98 $12.04 $24.09
Mid-grade $4.34 $13.15 $26.31
Premium $4.71 $14.26 $28.52
Diesel $5.99 $18.14 $36.29

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Rolla and Marshfield. The current time is 15:20:19.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.