How far is St. Louis, MO from Marshall, MO?
The driving distance from St. Louis, MO to Marshall, MO is about 183.2 miles (294.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 164.9 miles (265.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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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
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 39m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Human settlement in Callaway County, Missouri, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between St. Louis and Marshall.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between St. Louis and Marshall.
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Start on Market Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Market Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 64 West, US 40 West: Wentzville
1531 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jack Buck Memorial Highway
4.3 mi · 6 min · Jack Buck Memorial Highway
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Continue on Daniel Boone Expressway
5.7 mi · 7 min · Daniel Boone Expressway
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Continue on Avenue of the Saints
27.8 mi · 34 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight left toward I 70 West, US 40 West: Kansas City
3047 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
80.7 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
2 mi · 2 min · Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
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Continue on Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
45.3 mi · 49 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 65 North: Marshall
2289 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
7.9 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 65 Business: Marshall
936 ft · 26 sec
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Continue on South Odell Avenue
2.8 mi · 6 min · South Odell Avenue
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Turn left onto East Arrow Street
102 m · 12 sec · East Arrow Street
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Turn right onto North Jefferson Street
112 m · 13 sec · North Jefferson Street
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Continue on North Jefferson Avenue
616 ft · 22 sec · North Jefferson Avenue
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Turn left onto East Eastwood Street
87 m · 10 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 St. Louis and Marshall.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
80.7 mi · 01h 35m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving St. Louis 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 St. Louis to Marshall?
The road trip is about 183.2 miles (294.8 km) and usually takes 03h 39m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Kingdom City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.4 miles from St. Louis and 91.7 miles from Marshall.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 164.9 miles (265.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.3 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:42 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.36 one way or $48.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around St. Louis and Mostly Sunny near Marshall.
Stop Ideas Near Kingdom City
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 Kingdom City.
Jefferson City
Hermann
Washington
Sedalia
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between St. Louis and Marshall. Straight-line distance: 164.91 mi (265.39 km).
#1 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 |
#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: 295 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 17m |
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 | $24.36 | $48.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $27.47 | $54.95 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $30.06 | $60.13 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $34.26 | $68.53 |
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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