Ocean City to Sedalia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

979.5 miles 1576.4 km · straight line
1175.4 miles estimated 1891.7 km · driving distance
23h 39min estimated drive time
$113 - $139 estimated fuel cost
~2h 28min flight time
277° W bearing direction

How far is Ocean City from Sedalia?

The distance from Ocean City to Sedalia is 979.5 miles (1576.4 km) as the crow flies. Sedalia is located W of Ocean City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1175.4 miles, taking about 23h 39min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 28min. Both are located in United States — Ocean City in Maryland and Sedalia in Missouri.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Ocean City 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 Ocean City to Sedalia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 23h 39min $113 - $139 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 28min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~28h 23min $94–$176* Budget
Train ~30h 45min $141–$411* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Ocean City & Sedalia

Quick Facts

Ocean City
38.34°N, 75.08°W
America/New_York
1m 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 327 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 82 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 25.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients