How far is Joplin, MO from Sedalia, MO?
The driving distance from Joplin, MO to Sedalia, MO is about 174.4 miles (280.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 132 miles (212.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 17m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 38m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Cedar County, Missouri, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Joplin and Sedalia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Joplin and Sedalia.
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Start on the route
25 m · 12 sec
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Turn left
18 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto South Main Street
2.3 mi · 6 min · South Main Street
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Turn straight onto North Main Street Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · North Main Street Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Demott Drive
4 m · 1 sec · Demott Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Demott Drive
2 mi · 3 min · Demott Drive
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Continue on West MacArthur Drive
1.5 km · 2 min · West MacArthur Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
71 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
7.8 mi · 9 min
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Continue on West Central Avenue
138 m · 16 sec · West Central Avenue
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Turn left onto I 49 North, US 71 North: Kansas City
1109 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto George Washington Carver Memorial Highway
3.2 mi · 3 min · George Washington Carver Memorial Highway
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Continue on Trooper Charles P. Corbin Memorial Highway
10.5 mi · 11 min · Trooper Charles P. Corbin Memorial Highway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
34.5 mi · 37 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward US 54: Nevada, El Dorado Springs
1680 ft · 39 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right
51.3 mi · 1 hr 5 min
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Turn left
23.2 mi · 32 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.4 km · 2 min
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Turn left onto Blue Branch Road
101 m · 9 sec · Blue Branch Road
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Take the ramp right toward US 65 North, MO 7 North: Warsaw, Sedalia
1310 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
32.7 mi · 39 min
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Turn right onto West 32nd Street
92 m · 12 sec · West 32nd Street
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Turn left onto Clinton Road
1 mi · 2 min · Clinton Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Grand Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · South Grand Avenue
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Turn right onto West Broadway Boulevard
2304 ft · 1 min · West Broadway Boulevard
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Turn left onto South Ohio Avenue
35 m · 6 sec · South Ohio Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Ohio Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Joplin and Sedalia.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
At the end of the road, turn right
51.3 mi · 01h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Joplin and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sedalia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Joplin to Sedalia?
The road trip is about 174.4 miles (280.6 km) and usually takes 03h 38m 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?
El Dorado Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.2 miles from Joplin and 87.2 miles from Sedalia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 132 miles (212.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.4 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 $23.19 one way or $46.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Joplin and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sedalia.
Stop Ideas Near El Dorado Springs
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to El Dorado Springs.
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Lee's Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Joplin and Sedalia. Straight-line distance: 132.06 mi (212.53 km).
#1 Joplin
The most populous city in Jasper County, Missouri.
| Population | 50,956 |
| Coordinates | 37.0842300, -94.5132800 |
| Altitude | 306 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sedalia
City in Missouri
| Population | 21,684 |
| Coordinates | 38.7044600, -93.2282600 |
| Altitude | 277 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sedalia (-93.22826, 38.70446)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 281 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 10m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $23.19 | $46.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.16 | $52.31 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $28.62 | $57.24 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $32.62 | $65.24 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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