5 days in Marshall & Kansas City Itinerary

Marshall is a city in Saline County, Missouri, United States. To find other places to visit, traveler tips, where to stay, and more tourist information, go to the Marshall trip planner.

Saint Louis to Marshall is an approximately 3-hour car ride. In August in Marshall, expect temperatures between 86°F during the day and 66°F at night. On the 26th (Wed), you're off to Kansas City.

The largest municipality in Missouri, Kansas City has an impressive array of world-class museums, shopping areas, and great places to eat, all of which attract tourism to the area.

National WWI Museum and Memorial and The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Step out of the city life by going to Burr Oak Woods Conservation Area and Zip KC. Go for a jaunt from Kansas City to Leawood to see Breakout KC Escape Rooms about 32 minutes away. There's still lots to do: shop like a local with Country Club Plaza, identify plant and animal life at Parkville Nature Sanctuary, steep yourself in history at Bingham Waggoner Mansion & Estate, and pause for some serene contemplation at The Stone Church.

To find traveler tips, reviews, more things to do, and more tourist information, read Kansas City trip itinerary planner.

Traveling by car from Marshall to Kansas City takes 1.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 87°F in August, and nighttime lows around 70°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Sun) to allow time to drive back home.