The drive from Marshfield, MO to Independence, MO covers 174.2 miles and takes about 3h 41m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on MO 13, MO 7, MO CC for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 76.3 miles on MO 13.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.23 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
87.1 miles from Marshfield, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 51m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 41m. Total distance: 174.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 3h 41m highway drive covering 174.2 miles, with most of the trip on MO 13 and MO 7. The longest continuous stretch is about 76.3 miles on MO 13.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
MO 13 is the longest continuous segment at about 76.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MO 13 and MO 7. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.7 miles in near MO 38 / County Road 523.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 174.2 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles (MO 38 / County Road 523): Navigation decision point; at 27.1 miles (MO 13): Lane positioning matters here; at 139.3 miles (MO 7): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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1.7 mi into trip|~4m in|MO 38 / County Road 523
At end of road, turn left onto MO 38 / County Road 523
Navigation decision point
5
27.1 mi into trip|~40m in|MO 13
Turn right onto MO 13
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
139.3 mi into trip|~2h 50m in|MO 7
Take the exit onto MO 7 toward I 49 North, US 71 North, MO 7 North: Kansas City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 49 North, US 71 North, MO 7 North: Kan...
5
142.6 mi into trip|~2h 54m in
Take the exit toward MO 291 North: Lee's Summit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 160
Toward MO 291 North: Lee's Summit
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142.8 mi into trip|~2h 54m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MO 291 North: Lee's Summit
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward MO 291 North: Lee's Summit
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
MO 13
76.3 mi
1h 30m
MO 7
39.2 mi
43m
MO CC
9.2 mi
12m
South Noland Road
8.9 mi
15m
MO 58
8.5 mi
11m
MO 291
8.3 mi
12m
MO E
7.2 mi
9m
County Road 523
5.9 mi
8m
Longest stretch:
MO 13
— 76.3 mi, about 1h 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marshfield, MO and Independence, MO.
1
Start on North Clay Street
501 ft·23 sec·North Clay Street
2
Turn right onto MO 38
0.6 mi·1 min·West Jackson Street
3
Continue on US Historic 66; MO 38
0.2 mi·30 sec·West Washington Street
4
Continue on MO 38
0.8 mi·1 min·Spur Drive
5
At end of road, turn left onto MO 38
1.2 mi·1 min·County Road 523
6
Keep slight right at fork onto MO 38
4.7 mi·6 min·County Road 523
7
Keep slight left at fork onto MO E
7.1 mi·9 min·MO E
8
Keep slight right at fork onto MO E
477 ft·9 sec·MO E
9
Turn right onto MO 125
0.2 mi·16 sec·South Grove Road
10
Continue on MO 125
3.0 mi·4 min·East Old Mill Road
11
Continue on MO CC
9.2 mi·12 min·MO CC
12
Turn right onto MO 13
76 mi·1 hr 30 min·MO 13
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Continue on MO 7
36 mi·39 min·MO 7
14
Take the exit onto MO 7
3.3 mi·3 min·MO 7
Toward I 49 North, US 71 North, MO 7 North: Kansas City
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi·17 sec
Exit 160Toward MO 291 North: Lee's Summit
16
Keep slight right at fork
243 ft·6 sec
Toward MO 291 North: Lee's Summit
17
Merge onto MO 291
8.3 mi·12 min·MO 291
18
Turn slight left onto MO 58; MO 291
8.5 mi·11 min·MO 58; MO 291
19
Continue on Southwest Jefferson Street
0.2 mi·23 sec·Southwest Jefferson Street
20
Take the exit
0.2 mi·20 sec
Toward US 50 West: Kansas City
21
Merge onto US 50
2.7 mi·3 min·US 50
22
Continue on MO 350
2.5 mi·3 min·Blue Parkway
23
Turn right onto MO V
5.9 mi·9 min·South Noland Road
24
Continue on South Noland Road
3.1 mi·5 min·South Noland Road
25
Turn left onto East Walnut Street
466 ft·22 sec·East Walnut Street
26
Turn right onto South Lynn Street
394 ft·22 sec·South Lynn Street
27
Turn left onto East Kansas Avenue
145 ft·6 sec·East Kansas Avenue
28
Arrive at destination
East Kansas Avenue
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 87.1 miles from Marshfield, MO, or about 1h 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 76.3 miles.
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 38 miles or 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 87.1 miles or 1h 51m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 54m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Independence, MO than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Marshfield, 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 Marshfield, MO
This is one driving day of about 174.2 miles and 3h 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 38 miles from Marshfield, MO.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on MO 13 for about 76.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 87.1 mi from Marshfield, MO
· 1h 51m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Wilson's Creek National Battlefield
National Battlefield
Wilson's Creek was the first major Civil War battle fought west of the Mississippi River, and where the first Union general was killed in action. The costly Southern victory on August 10, 1861, focuse...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$27.23 one way
$54.47 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg61 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$29.90
$59.80
premium
$4.89
$33.52
$67.05
diesel
$5.61
$38.46
$76.92
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 60.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
7 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: excellent
Blink Charging Station
Marshfield, Missouri
Blink
1 DCFC
Tesla Destination Charger
Bolivar, Missouri
Tesla Destination
1 DCFC
EV Connect Charging Station
Osceola, Missouri
EV Connect
1 DCFC
EV Connect Charging Station
Marshfield, Missouri
EV Connect
1 DCFC
EV Connect Charging Station
Marshfield, Missouri
EV Connect
1 DCFC
Blink Charging Station
Marshfield, Missouri
Blink
1 DCFC
Blink Charging Station
Marshfield, Missouri
Blink
1 DCFC
Blink: 3
EV Connect: 3
Tesla Destination: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
52.3
0
$18.29
$8.36
Efficient EV
43.6
0
$15.24
$6.97
EV Truck/SUV
69.7
0
$24.39
$11.15
Gas CO2
61 kg
EV CO2
20 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Marshfield, MO
Night
in Marshfield on Thursday
Local time
9:32 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Independence, MO
Night
in Independence on Thursday
Local time
9:32 PM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
73°F
Warsaw, MO
87 mi in
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
17 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
3h 41m 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 Marshfield, MO to Independence, MO covers 174.2 miles and takes about 3h 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are MO 13, MO 7, MO CC. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 87.1 miles from Marshfield, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $27.23 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 174.2 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles (MO 38 / County Road 523): Navigation decision point; at 27.1 miles (MO 13): Lane positioning matters here; at 139.3 miles (MO 7): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Marshfield, MO to Independence, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
