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Trip from Marshfield, MO to Jefferson City, MO

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

2h 14m

Distance

113.1 mi

182 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$18

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

17 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min
4 AM
2h 5m ★
6 AM
2h 15m
8 AM
2h 34m
10 AM
2h 21m
12 PM
2h 20m
3 PM
2h 22m
5 PM
2h 33m
8 PM
2h 9m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Missouri, United States

Marshfield, MO

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capital city of Missouri, United States and county seat of Cole County

Jefferson City, MO

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Trip Overview

The drive from Marshfield, MO to Jefferson City, MO covers 113.1 miles and takes about 2h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 54, I 44, MO 5 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 57.1 miles on US 54. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.68 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.

Midpoint

56.5 miles from Marshfield, MO

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 8m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 14m. Total distance: 113.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 14m highway drive covering 113.1 miles, with most of the trip on US 54 and I 44. The longest continuous stretch is about 57.1 miles on US 54.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 54 is the longest continuous segment at about 57.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 54 and I 44. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 29.5 miles in.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 113.1 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 29.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 54.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 55.1 miles (US 54): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
29.5 mi into trip | ~34m in

Take the exit toward MO 64, MO 5, MO 32: Hartville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 129 Toward MO 64, MO 5, MO 32: Hartville
5
54.9 mi into trip | ~1h 6m in

Take the exit toward US 54: Camdenton, Nevada, Osage Beach, Jefferson City

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 54: Camdenton, Nevada, Osage Beach, J...
5
55.1 mi into trip | ~1h 6m in | US 54

Turn right onto US 54

Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane.
5
112.5 mi into trip | ~2h 12m in

Keep slight right at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

6
112.5 mi into trip | ~2h 12m in | US 50 Business / Missouri Boulevard

Turn right onto US 50 Business / Missouri Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Marshfield, MO and Jefferson City, MO, road signs point toward Nevada and Osage Beach.

Nevada

54.9 mi in | ~1h 6m

Osage Beach

54.9 mi in | ~1h 6m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 54 57.1 mi 1h 5m
I 44 27.8 mi 29m
MO 5 23.7 mi 29m
South Jefferson Avenue 1.6 mi 2m
Spur Drive 0.6 mi 1m
West Jackson Street 0.6 mi 1m
West McCarty Street 0.3 mi <1m
Missouri Boulevard 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 54 — 57.1 mi, about 1h 5m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Marshfield, MO and Jefferson City, 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

0.6 mi · 1 min · Spur Drive
5

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 23 sec
Toward I 44 East: Rolla
6

Merge onto I 44

28 mi · 29 min · I 44
7

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec
Exit 129 Toward MO 64, MO 5, MO 32: Hartville
8

Turn left onto MO 5; MO 32; MO 64

1.6 mi · 2 min · South Jefferson Avenue
9

Continue on MO 5

24 mi · 29 min · MO 5
10

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 23 sec
Toward US 54: Camdenton, Nevada, Osage Beach, Jefferson City
11

Turn right onto US 54

31 mi · 35 min · US 54
Use the slight right lane.
12

Turn straight onto US 54

26 mi · 29 min · US 54
13

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 32 sec
Toward US 50 Business
14

Keep slight right at fork

158 ft · 4 sec
15

Turn right onto US 50 Business

0.2 mi · 29 sec · Missouri Boulevard
Use the left lane.
16

Turn right onto West McCarty Street

0.3 mi · 50 sec · West McCarty Street
17

Turn left onto Washington Street

250 ft · 12 sec · Washington Street
18

Turn right onto East Wall Way

341 ft · 25 sec · East Wall Way
19

Arrive at destination

East Wall Way

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 56.5 miles from Marshfield, MO, or about 1h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 57.1 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 25 miles or 29m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 56.5 miles or 1h 8m 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 49m

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 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 113.1 miles and 2h 14m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Marshfield, MO.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 54 for about 57.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 56.5 mi from Marshfield, MO · 1h 8m into the drive

city in and county seat of Camden County, Missouri, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Camdenton, MO

57 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

Lebanon, MO

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Camdenton, MO

Meal break

The midpoint is around 56.5 miles from Marshfield, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 113.1

Jefferson City, Missouri

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route mile 113.1

Jefferson City, Missouri

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour

Marshfield, Missouri

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 64.6

Osage Beach, Missouri

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 32.3

Lebanon, Missouri

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

EVre Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 64.6

Osage Beach, Missouri

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Destination Charger

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 72.7

Lake Ozark, Missouri

+15733654550

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 113.1

Jefferson City, Missouri

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$17.68 one way

$35.36 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 40 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $19.41 $38.83
premium $4.89 $21.77 $43.53
diesel $5.61 $24.97 $49.94

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$18

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$43–$68

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 39.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

17 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Blink Charging Station

Marshfield, Missouri

Blink

1 DCFC

EVre Charging Station

Osage Beach, Missouri

Other

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Jefferson City, Missouri

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Osage Beach, Missouri

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Jefferson City, Missouri

Tesla

1 DCFC

Electrify America Charging Station

Lebanon, Missouri

Electrify America

1 DCFC

EV Connect Charging Station

Marshfield, Missouri

EV Connect

1 DCFC

Tesla Destination Charger

Lake Ozark, Missouri

Tesla Destination

1 DCFC

Blink: 4 Other: 4 ChargePoint: 3 EV Connect: 2 Tesla: 1 Electrify America: 1 Tesla Destination: 1 InCharge: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 33.9 0 $11.88 $5.43
Efficient EV 28.3 0 $9.90 $4.52
EV Truck/SUV 45.2 0 $15.83 $7.24

Gas CO2

40 kg

EV CO2

13 kg (68% 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 17, 2026

Origin

Marshfield, MO

Evening in Marshfield on Thursday

Local time

8:24 PM

CDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Jefferson City, MO

Evening in Jefferson City on Thursday

Local time

8:24 PM

CDT

Current temp

60°F

Partly Cloudy

S 2 to 10 mph 11% chance Live forecast

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

2h 14m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 Jefferson City, MO covers 113.1 miles and takes about 2h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 54, I 44, MO 5. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 56.5 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 $17.68 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 113.1 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 29.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 54.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 55.1 miles (US 54): Lane positioning matters here.
Between Marshfield, MO and Jefferson City, MO, road signs point toward Nevada and Osage Beach.

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