How far is Sedalia, MO from La Monte, MO?
The driving distance from Sedalia, MO to La Monte, MO is about 12.9 miles (20.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.7 miles (18.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 36m 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 18m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Pettis County, Missouri
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sedalia and La Monte.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sedalia and La Monte.
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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
12 mi · 17 min · West Broadway Boulevard
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Take the exit right
26 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto Front Street
678 ft · 19 sec · Front Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto West Pine Street
67 m · 10 sec · West Pine Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Pine Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sedalia and La Monte.
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
12 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Sunny leaving Sedalia and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny near La Monte.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sedalia to La Monte?
The road trip is about 12.9 miles (20.8 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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 6.5 miles from Sedalia and 6.5 miles from La Monte.
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 1.2 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 7:54 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 Sunny around Sedalia and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny near La Monte.
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
Warrensburg
Lee's Summit
Independence
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sedalia and La Monte. Straight-line distance: 11.66 mi (18.76 km).
#1 Sedalia
City in Missouri
| Population | 21,684 |
| Coordinates | 38.7044600, -93.2282600 |
| Altitude | 277 |
| Country | United States |
#2 La Monte
City in Pettis County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 1,137 |
| Coordinates | 38.7741800, -93.4252100 |
| Altitude | 262 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Pine Street (-93.425197, 38.774402)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 21 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round 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.
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