How far is Sedalia, MO from Houstonia, MO?
The driving distance from Sedalia, MO to Houstonia, MO is about 20.3 miles (32.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.2 miles (24.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Pettis County, Missouri
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sedalia and Houstonia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sedalia and Houstonia.
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Start on South Ohio Avenue
22 m · 7 sec · South Ohio Avenue
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Turn right onto West Broadway Boulevard
7.1 mi · 11 min · West Broadway Boulevard
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Turn right
1129 ft · 24 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right
1260 ft · 29 sec
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Continue straight
2.3 mi · 4 min
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Turn slight left
3 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left
3.1 mi · 5 min
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Turn straight
1044 ft · 21 sec
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Turn straight
2.4 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto North Olive Street
98 m · 14 sec · North Olive Street
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Turn left onto West 2nd Street
18 m · 3 sec · West 2nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 2nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sedalia and Houstonia.
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.
West Broadway Boulevard
Turn right onto West Broadway Boulevard
7.08 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sedalia and Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Houstonia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sedalia to Houstonia?
The road trip is about 20.3 miles (32.7 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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 10.2 miles from Sedalia and 10.2 miles from Houstonia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.2 miles (24.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 7:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.72 one way or $5.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Sedalia and Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Houstonia.
Stop Ideas Near Hughesville
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 Hughesville.
Sedalia
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Lee's Summit
Independence
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sedalia and Houstonia. Straight-line distance: 15.15 mi (24.38 km).
#1 Sedalia
City in Missouri
| Population | 21,684 |
| Coordinates | 38.7044600, -93.2282600 |
| Altitude | 277 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Houstonia
City in Pettis County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 223 |
| Coordinates | 38.8989100, -93.3582600 |
| Altitude | 231 |
| Country | United States |
End: West 2nd Street (-93.358252, 38.898983)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.72 | $5.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.06 | $6.12 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.35 | $6.70 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.82 | $7.64 |
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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