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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
183.16 mi
03h 39m
Flight
164.91 mi
265.39 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
164.91 mi
Kilometers
265.39 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
183.16 mi
Kilometers
294.76 km
Drive Time
03h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marshall
Sat, Apr 25, 5:33 PM CDT
Return by in St. Louis
Sat, Apr 25, 9:13 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave St. Louis
2026-04-25T13:54
Arrive Marshall
Sat, Apr 25, 5:33 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:42 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in St. Louis
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Kingdom City
MO

Human settlement in Callaway County, Missouri, United States of America

From St. Louis
91.4 mi
01h 49m
To Marshall
91.7 mi
01h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 mph NE
Destination
74°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph E

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Market Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Market Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 64 West, US 40 West: Wentzville

    1531 ft · 24 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Jack Buck Memorial Highway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Jack Buck Memorial Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Daniel Boone Expressway

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Daniel Boone Expressway

  5. 5

    Continue on Avenue of the Saints

    27.8 mi · 34 min · Avenue of the Saints

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left toward I 70 West, US 40 West: Kansas City

    3047 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    80.7 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway

    2 mi · 2 min · Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

    45.3 mi · 49 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 65 North: Marshall

    2289 ft · 49 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    7.9 mi · 9 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 65 Business: Marshall

    936 ft · 26 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on South Odell Avenue

    2.8 mi · 6 min · South Odell Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Arrow Street

    102 m · 12 sec · East Arrow Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Jefferson Street

    112 m · 13 sec · North Jefferson Street

  18. 18

    Continue on North Jefferson Avenue

    616 ft · 22 sec · North Jefferson Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East Eastwood Street

    87 m · 10 sec · East Eastwood Street

  20. 20

    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.

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
20 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
80.7 mi · 44%
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
45.3 mi · 25%
Avenue of the Saints
27.8 mi · 15%
US 65 North
8.35 mi · 5%
Daniel Boone Expressway
5.72 mi · 3%
Jack Buck Memorial Highway
4.26 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 39m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.3 mi
164.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kingdom City
01h 49m from St. Louis
Leave By
9:42 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Jefferson City

46 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Hermann

52 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Washington

91 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Sedalia

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between St. Louis and Marshall. Straight-line distance: 164.91 mi (265.39 km).

St. Louis

#1 St. Louis

The second most populous city in Missouri and the center of the St.

Population315,685
Coordinates38.6272700, -90.1978900
Altitude142
CountryUnited States
Marshall

#2 Marshall

City in Missouri, USA

Population12,885
Coordinates39.1230800, -93.1968700
Altitude233
CountryUnited States
Start: St. Louis (-90.19789, 38.62727)
End: Marshall (-93.19687, 39.12308)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 295 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
6.46 gal
24.47 L · about $24.36
Round trip
$48.72
12.92 gal · 48.94 L
Estimated CO2
57.4 kg one way
Round trip: 114.8 kg / 253 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Missouri · Apr 25, 2026

There is no time difference between St. Louis and Marshall. The current time is 13:54:39.

Distance to Other Cities

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