Des Moines to Sedalia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

200.3 miles 322.3 km · straight line
250.4 miles estimated 402.9 km · driving distance
5h 2min estimated drive time
$24 - $30 estimated fuel cost
~54min flight time
174° S bearing direction

How far is Des Moines from Sedalia?

The distance from Des Moines to Sedalia is 200.3 miles (322.3 km) as the crow flies. Sedalia is located S of Des Moines. By car, the driving distance is approximately 250.4 miles, taking about 5h 2min. A direct flight would take roughly 54min. Both are located in United States — Des Moines in Iowa and Sedalia in Missouri.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee.

Coordinates come from public place data for Des Moines and Sedalia. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Des Moines to Sedalia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 5h 2min $24 - $30 Flexible stops
Fly ~54min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~6h 2min $20–$38* Budget
Train ~4h 47min $30–$88* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Des Moines & Sedalia

Quick Facts

Des Moines
41.59°N, 93.63°W
America/Chicago
291m elevation
Sedalia
38.70°N, 93.23°W
America/Chicago
277m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 67 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 17 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 124.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients