Sedalia to Washington DC: Road Trip Guide & Distance

870.7 miles 1401.3 km · straight line
995.3 miles actual route 1601.8 km · driving distance
19h 13min estimated drive time
$96 - $118 estimated fuel cost
~2h 15min flight time
84° E bearing direction

How far is Sedalia from Washington DC?

The distance from Sedalia to Washington DC is 870.7 miles (1401.3 km) as the crow flies. Washington DC is located E of Sedalia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 995.3 miles, taking about 19h 13min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 15min. Both are located in United States — Sedalia in Missouri and Washington DC in District of Columbia.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Sedalia and Washington DC. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. 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 Washington DC

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 13min $96 - $118 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 15min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~23h 4min $80–$149* Budget
Train ~24h 59min $119–$348* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Sedalia & Washington DC

Quick Facts

Sedalia
38.70°N, 93.23°W
America/Chicago
277m elevation
Washington DC
38.91°N, 77.04°W
America/New_York
7m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 290 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 73 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 28.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM