How far is Marshfield, MO from Sedalia, MO?

The driving distance from Marshfield, MO to Sedalia, MO is about 115.3 miles (185.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 96 miles (154.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
115.33 mi
02h 31m
Flight
95.97 mi
154.45 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
95.97 mi
Kilometers
154.45 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
115.33 mi
Kilometers
185.6 km
Drive Time
02h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sedalia
Thu, Oct 15, 4:49 PM CDT
Return by in Marshfield
Thu, Oct 15, 7:21 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marshfield
2026-10-15T14:17
Arrive Sedalia
Thu, Oct 15, 4:49 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Marshfield
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Preston
MO

Village in Hickory County, Missouri, United States

From Marshfield
57.7 mi
01h 15m
To Sedalia
57.7 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
13 mph W
Destination
74°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM CDT
Wind
13 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Marshfield and Sedalia.

  1. 1

    Start on North Clay Street

    153 m · 24 sec · North Clay Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Jackson Street

    3140 ft · 2 min · West Jackson Street

  3. 3

    Continue on West Washington Street

    1008 ft · 31 sec · West Washington Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Spur Drive

    1.2 km · 2 min · Spur Drive

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road 523

    1.2 mi · 2 min · County Road 523

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on County Road 523

    4.7 mi · 6 min · County Road 523

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    7.1 mi · 10 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    145 m · 10 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South Grove Road

    1068 ft · 17 sec · South Grove Road

  10. 10

    Continue on East Old Mill Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Old Mill Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp right

    1206 ft · 33 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    96.8 mi · 2 hr 1 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West 32nd Street

    92 m · 12 sec · West 32nd Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Clinton Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Clinton Road

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Grand Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · South Grand Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Broadway Boulevard

    2304 ft · 1 min · West Broadway Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Ohio Avenue

    35 m · 6 sec · South Ohio Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Ohio Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Old Mill Road
98.1 mi · 85%
County Road 523
13 mi · 11%
Clinton Road
1.01 mi · 1%
Spur Drive
0.77 mi · 1%
South Grand Avenue
0.76 mi · 1%
West Jackson Street
0.59 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

East Old Mill Road

Merge slight left

96.8 mi · 02h 01m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.3 mi
96 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Preston
01h 15m from Marshfield
Leave By
1:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Marshfield and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Sedalia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Marshfield to Sedalia?

The road trip is about 115.3 miles (185.6 km) and usually takes 02h 31m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Preston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.7 miles from Marshfield and 57.7 miles from Sedalia.

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

The direct path is about 96 miles (154.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.18 one way or $32.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Marshfield and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Sedalia.

Stop Ideas Near Preston

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Preston, 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 Preston.

RAIL

Sedalia

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

Warrensburg

103 mi away
100 South Holden St.
RAIL

Jefferson City

115 mi away
101 Jefferson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marshfield and Sedalia. Straight-line distance: 95.97 mi (154.45 km).

Marshfield

#1 Marshfield

City in Missouri

Population7,678
Coordinates37.3386600, -92.9071200
Altitude455
CountryUnited States
Sedalia

#2 Sedalia

City in Missouri

Population21,684
Coordinates38.7044600, -93.2282600
Altitude277
CountryUnited States
Start: Marshfield (-92.90712, 37.33866)
End: Sedalia (-93.22826, 38.70446)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 186 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.07 gal
15.4 L · about $16.18
Round trip
$32.36
8.14 gal · 30.8 L
Estimated CO2
36.2 kg one way
Round trip: 72.3 kg / 159 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.98 $16.18 $32.36
Mid-grade $4.34 $17.67 $35.34
Premium $4.71 $19.16 $38.31
Diesel $5.99 $24.37 $48.74

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Marshfield and Sedalia. The current time is 14:17:59.

Distance to Other Cities

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