Sedalia to Springfield, Missouri: Road Trip Guide & Distance

103 miles 165.7 km · straight line
128.7 miles estimated 207.1 km · driving distance
2h 35min estimated drive time
$12 - $15 estimated fuel cost
~42min flight time · usually no direct flights
182° S bearing direction

How far is Sedalia from Springfield, Missouri?

The distance from Sedalia to Springfield, Missouri is 103 miles (165.7 km) as the crow flies. Springfield, Missouri is located S of Sedalia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 128.7 miles, taking about 2h 35min. A direct flight would take roughly 42min. Both are located in United States.

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. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Sedalia and Springfield, Missouri. 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 Sedalia to Springfield, Missouri

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 35min $12 - $15 Flexible stops
Bus ~3h 6min $10–$19* Budget
Train ~2h 27min $15–$45* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Sedalia & Springfield, Missouri

Quick Facts

Sedalia
38.70°N, 93.23°W
America/Chicago
277m elevation
Springfield, Missouri
37.22°N, 93.30°W
America/Chicago
396m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 34 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 9 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 241.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients