Origin
Marshall, MO
Evening in Marshall on Sunday
Local time
5:06 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Marshall, MO to Jefferson City, MO
Drive Time
1h 29m
Distance
92.9 mi
149 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 23m
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6 AM
1h 29m
8 AM
1h 43m
10 AM
1h 34m
12 PM
1h 33m
3 PM
1h 35m
5 PM
1h 42m
8 PM
1h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Marshall, MO
Chris Duan
Jefferson City, MO
life vibes
Trip Overview
The drive from Marshall, MO to Jefferson City, MO covers 92.9 miles and takes about 1h 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Odell Avenue, US 65 South, I 70 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.11 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
46.4 miles from Marshall, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 44m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 29m drive with frequent turns across 92.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Odell Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Marshall, MO to Jefferson City, MO is easy. At 1h 29m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Marshall, MO to Jefferson City, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Odell Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 65 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 70 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| U | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Dwight D | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway Patrol Sgt | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Sheriff Roger I | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 63 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
North Odell Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marshall, MO and Jefferson City, MO.
1
Start on East Eastwood Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
East Eastwood Street
2
Turn right onto North Odell Avenue
3.0 mi
·
7 min
·
North Odell Avenue
3
Take the ramp slight right toward US 65 South
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
US 65 South
4
Merge slight right
8.2 mi
·
9 min
5
Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East: Saint Louis
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
I 70 East: Saint Louis
6
Merge slight left onto U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
23 mi
·
24 min
·
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
7
Keep slight left to continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
22 mi
·
24 min
·
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
8
Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
9
Continue on Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
10
Continue on Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
11
Take the exit slight right toward US 63: Jefferson City, Moberly
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
US 63: Jefferson City, Moberly
12
Turn slight right onto US 63 South: Jefferson City
194 ft
·
4 sec
·
US 63 South: Jefferson City
13
Merge slight left
522 ft
·
12 sec
14
Take the exit straight toward US 63 South: Jefferson City
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
US 63 South: Jefferson City
15
Merge slight left
27 mi
·
29 min
16
Take the exit slight right toward US 54 West, US 63 South: Jefferson City
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
US 54 West, US 63 South: Jefferson City
17
Take the exit slight right toward State Capitol
387 ft
·
18 sec
·
State Capitol
18
Turn left onto West Main Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
19
Turn right onto Broadway Street
446 ft
·
26 sec
·
Broadway Street
20
Turn left onto West High Street
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
West High Street
21
Turn right
253 ft
·
25 sec
22
At the end of the road, turn left onto East Wall Way
7 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Wall Way
23
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 46.4 miles from Marshall, MO, or about 44m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 46.4 miles or 44m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 13m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Jefferson City, MO than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Marshall, MO so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Marshall, MO
This is one driving day of about 92.9 miles and 1h 29m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Marshall, MO.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 46.4 mi from Marshall, MO · 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
46 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 46.4 miles from Marshall, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Jefferson City, MO
The final approach into Jefferson City, MO usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Jefferson City, MO.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.11 one way
$28.22 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
33 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $15.56 | $31.11 |
| premium | $4.80 | $17.54 | $35.08 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $20.64 | $41.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 32.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 27.9 | 0 | $9.75 | $4.46 |
| Efficient EV | 23.2 | 0 | $8.13 | $3.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 37.2 | 0 | $13.01 | $5.95 |
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Jefferson City, MO
Evening in Jefferson City on Sunday
Local time
5:06 PM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
55°F
Quincy, IL
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Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
4 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 29m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Marshall, MO to Jefferson City, MO covers 92.9 miles and takes about 1h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Odell Avenue, US 65 South, I 70 East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 46.4 miles from Marshall, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.11 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Marshall, MO to Jefferson City, MO is easy. At 1h 29m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Marshall, MO to Jefferson City, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Marshall, MO to Jefferson City, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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