How far is Saint Joseph, MO from Marshall, MO?
The driving distance from Saint Joseph, MO to Marshall, MO is about 129.8 miles (208.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 98.7 miles (158.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 26m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 43m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Clay County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Joseph and Marshall.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Joseph and Marshall.
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Start on Walter Welsh Avenue
127 m · 9 sec · Walter Welsh Avenue
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Turn right onto North 12th Street
91 m · 10 sec · North 12th Street
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Turn right onto Francis Street
1130 ft · 38 sec · Francis Street
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Turn left onto North 9th Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · North 9th Street
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Take the ramp slight right
741 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left
929 ft · 20 sec
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Take the exit slight left toward I 229 South, US 59 South: Kansas City
992 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left
4.5 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 29 South, US 71 South: Kansas City
1705 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
26.1 mi · 28 min
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Merge slight right
2.2 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 435 East: Saint Louis
11.4 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 291: Northeast Cookingham Drive
1943 ft · 47 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Northeast Cookingham Drive
4.8 mi · 7 min · Northeast Cookingham Drive
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Turn left onto I 35 North, US 69 North, MO 110 East: Cameron, Des Moines
1356 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on US 69 North: Excelsior Springs, Lawson
9.4 mi · 12 min
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Turn straight onto West Jesse James Road
1.3 km · 2 min · West Jesse James Road
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Continue on Kearney Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Kearney Road
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Turn left onto Sycamore Street
139 m · 19 sec · Sycamore Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Saint Louis Avenue
1671 ft · 59 sec · Saint Louis Avenue
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Turn right onto Isley Boulevard
13.9 mi · 21 min · Isley Boulevard
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Turn left
2.6 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 13: Polo, Henrietta
1769 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MO 13 South: Henrietta
48 m · 4 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Spartan Drive
8.6 mi · 9 min · South Spartan Drive
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 224: Lexington
1505 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MO 224: Lexington
32 m · 8 sec
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Turn left
2230 ft · 48 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left
18.9 mi · 22 min
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Turn left
978 ft · 13 sec
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Turn right
17.2 mi · 22 min
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Turn left onto Santa Fe Trail
1.4 mi · 2 min · Santa Fe Trail
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Turn right onto North Odell Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · North Odell Avenue
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Turn right onto East Eastwood Street
583 ft · 20 sec · East Eastwood Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Eastwood Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Joseph and Marshall.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 29 South
Merge slight left
26.1 mi · 00h 28m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Saint Joseph and Mostly Sunny near Marshall.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Joseph to Marshall?
The road trip is about 129.8 miles (208.9 km) and usually takes 02h 43m 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?
Excelsior Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.8 miles from Saint Joseph and 64.9 miles from Marshall.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 98.7 miles (158.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.1 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 1:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.27 one way or $34.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Saint Joseph and Mostly Sunny near Marshall.
Stop Ideas Near Excelsior Springs
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 Excelsior Springs.
Independence
Union Station
Lee's Summit
Warrensburg
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Joseph and Marshall. Straight-line distance: 98.67 mi (158.8 km).
#1 Saint Joseph
The most populous city in Buchanan County, Missouri.
| Population | 74,074 |
| Coordinates | 39.7686100, -94.8466300 |
| Altitude | 270 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Marshall
City in Missouri, USA
| Population | 12,885 |
| Coordinates | 39.1230800, -93.1968700 |
| Altitude | 233 |
| Country | United States |
End: Marshall (-93.19687, 39.12308)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 209 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 37m |
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 | $17.27 | $34.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $19.48 | $38.96 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $21.32 | $42.63 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $24.29 | $48.58 |
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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