How far is La Monte, MO from Sedalia, MO?

The driving distance from La Monte, MO to Sedalia, MO is about 12.7 miles (20.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.7 miles (18.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
12.66 mi
00h 19m
Flight
11.66 mi
18.76 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.66 mi
Kilometers
18.76 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
12.66 mi
Kilometers
20.37 km
Drive Time
00h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sedalia
Mon, Jun 1, 1:48 PM CDT
Return by in La Monte
Mon, Jun 1, 2:07 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave La Monte
2026-06-01T13:28
Arrive Sedalia
Mon, Jun 1, 1:48 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:20 AM to 7:20 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in La Monte
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Hughesville
MO

Township in Pettis County, Missouri

From La Monte
6.3 mi
00h 09m
To Sedalia
6.3 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Monday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 mph NNW
Destination
87°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between La Monte and Sedalia.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between La Monte and Sedalia.

  1. 1

    Start on West Pine Street

    67 m · 12 sec · West Pine Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Front Street

    1989 ft · 1 min · Front Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Pleasant Green Road

    29 m · 4 sec · Pleasant Green Road

  5. 5

    Turn left

    11.5 mi · 16 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South Ohio Avenue

    35 m · 6 sec · South Ohio Avenue

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Ohio Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between La Monte and Sedalia.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
7 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Main Street
0.75 mi · 6%
Front Street
0.38 mi · 3%
West Pine Street
0.04 mi
South Ohio Avenue
0.02 mi
Pleasant Green Road
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

11.5 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 19m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1 mi
11.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hughesville
00h 09m from La Monte
Leave By
7:50 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny leaving La Monte and Sunny near Sedalia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from La Monte to Sedalia?

The road trip is about 12.7 miles (20.4 km) and usually takes 00h 19m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Hughesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.3 miles from La Monte and 6.3 miles from Sedalia.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 11.7 miles (18.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.70 one way or $3.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny around La Monte and Sunny near Sedalia.

Stop Ideas Near Hughesville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Hughesville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hughesville.

RAIL

Sedalia

15 mi away
100 block of Main Street, through parking lot
RAIL

Warrensburg

39 mi away
100 South Holden St.
RAIL

Lee's Summit

94 mi away
217 SW Main St.
RAIL

Independence

102 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between La Monte and Sedalia. Straight-line distance: 11.66 mi (18.76 km).

La Monte

#1 La Monte

City in Pettis County, Missouri, United States

Population1,137
Coordinates38.7741800, -93.4252100
Altitude262
CountryUnited States
Sedalia

#2 Sedalia

City in Missouri

Population21,684
Coordinates38.7044600, -93.2282600
Altitude277
CountryUnited States
Start: La Monte (-93.42521, 38.77418)
End: Sedalia (-93.22826, 38.70446)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 20 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.45 gal
1.69 L · about $1.70
Round trip
$3.39
0.9 gal · 3.38 L
Estimated CO2
4 kg one way
Round trip: 8 kg / 18 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.70 $3.39
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.91 $3.83
Premium $4.65 $2.09 $4.19
Diesel $5.30 $2.39 $4.77

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Missouri · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between La Monte and Sedalia. The current time is 13:28:31.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.