How far is Sedalia, MO from Marshfield, MO?

The driving distance from Sedalia, MO to Marshfield, MO is about 115.5 miles (185.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 96 miles (154.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
115.51 mi
02h 33m
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
115.51 mi
Kilometers
185.89 km
Drive Time
02h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marshfield
Thu, Oct 15, 3:55 PM CDT
Return by in Sedalia
Thu, Oct 15, 6:28 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sedalia
2026-10-15T13:22
Arrive Marshfield
Thu, Oct 15, 3:55 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:33 AM to 12:33 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sedalia
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 Sedalia
57.8 mi
01h 16m
To Marshfield
57.7 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Ohio Avenue

    22 m · 7 sec · South Ohio Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Broadway Boulevard

    2306 ft · 1 min · West Broadway Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Grand Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · South Grand Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Clinton Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Clinton Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West 32nd Street

    71 m · 12 sec · West 32nd Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South Limit Avenue

    77.6 mi · 1 hr 37 min · South Limit Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on N Ash Street

    19.2 mi · 24 min · N Ash Street

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    1351 ft · 44 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Old Mill Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Old Mill Road

  10. 10

    Continue on South Grove Road

    1068 ft · 18 sec · South Grove Road

  11. 11

    Turn left

    7.2 mi · 10 min

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto County Road 523

    5.9 mi · 8 min · County Road 523

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Spur Drive

    1.2 km · 2 min · Spur Drive

  14. 14

    Continue on West Washington Street

    1008 ft · 31 sec · West Washington Street

  15. 15

    Continue on West Jackson Street

    1939 ft · 1 min · West Jackson Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South White Oak Road

    147 m · 23 sec · South White Oak Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Washington Street

    652 ft · 34 sec · West Washington Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Buffalo Street

    56 m · 10 sec · North Buffalo Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West Jefferson Street

    565 ft · 27 sec · West Jefferson Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North Clay Street

    46 m · 7 sec · North Clay Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Clay Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Limit Avenue
77.6 mi · 67%
N Ash Street
19.4 mi · 17%
County Road 523
5.87 mi · 5%
Old Mill Road
1.24 mi · 1%
Clinton Road
1.01 mi · 1%
Spur Drive
0.77 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South Limit Avenue

Turn left onto South Limit Avenue

77.6 mi · 01h 37m

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 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.5 mi
96 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Preston
01h 16m from Sedalia
Leave By
1:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 115.5 miles (185.9 km) and usually takes 02h 33m 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 57.8 miles from Sedalia and 57.7 miles from Marshfield.

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 19.5 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 1:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.22 one way or $32.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Sedalia and Marshfield. Straight-line distance: 95.97 mi (154.45 km).

Sedalia

#1 Sedalia

City in Missouri

Population21,684
Coordinates38.7044600, -93.2282600
Altitude277
CountryUnited States
Marshfield

#2 Marshfield

City in Missouri

Population7,678
Coordinates37.3386600, -92.9071200
Altitude455
CountryUnited States
Start: Sedalia (-93.22826, 38.70446)
End: Marshfield (-92.90712, 37.33866)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 186 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.08 gal
15.43 L · about $16.22
Round trip
$32.44
8.16 gal · 30.86 L
Estimated CO2
36.3 kg one way
Round trip: 72.5 kg / 160 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.98 $16.22 $32.44
Mid-grade $4.34 $17.71 $35.42
Premium $4.71 $19.20 $38.41
Diesel $5.99 $24.43 $48.86

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 Sedalia and Marshfield. The current time is 13:22:45.

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.