Connecting Sedalia to Jefferson City is a straightforward 60.6-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 19 minutes to complete. Because of the manageable distance, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, allowing you to reach the state capital without needing an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $9 for fuel to cover the distance between these two Midwestern locales. Since the route avoids major interstates entirely, you can expect a relaxed pace as you transition between these Missouri cities. It is an ideal option if you prefer local roads over the high-speed intensity of highway travel.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
East Broadway Boulevard
60.1 mi
1h 17m
West McCarty Street
0.3 mi
<1m
Missouri Boulevard
<0.1 mi
<1m
East Wall Way
<0.1 mi
<1m
Washington Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
South Ohio Avenue
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
East Broadway Boulevard
— 60.1 mi, about 1h 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sedalia, MO and Jefferson City, MO.
1
Start on South Ohio Avenue
71 ft·4 sec·South Ohio Avenue
2
Turn left onto US 50
60 mi·1 hr 17 min·East Broadway Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
3
Turn left onto Missouri Boulevard
512 ft·14 sec·Missouri Boulevard
4
Turn right onto West McCarty Street
0.3 mi·50 sec·West McCarty Street
5
Turn left onto Washington Street
250 ft·12 sec·Washington Street
6
Turn right onto East Wall Way
341 ft·25 sec·East Wall Way
7
Arrive at destination
East Wall Way
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 30.3 miles from Sedalia, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before East Broadway Boulevard if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 60.1 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 5
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 60.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip|~0m in|US 50 / East Broadway Boulevard
Turn left onto US 50 / East Broadway Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
3
60.1 mi into trip|~1h 17m in|Missouri Boulevard
Turn left onto Missouri Boulevard
Navigation decision point
4
60.2 mi into trip|~1h 17m in|West McCarty Street
Turn right onto West McCarty Street
Navigation decision point
5
60.5 mi into trip|~1h 18m in|Washington Street
Turn left onto Washington Street
Navigation decision point
5
60.5 mi into trip|~1h 18m in|East Wall Way
Turn right onto East Wall Way
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.47 one way
$18.95 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg21 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$10.40
$20.80
premium
$4.89
$11.66
$23.32
diesel
$5.61
$13.38
$26.76
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
18.2
0
$6.36
$2.91
Efficient EV
15.2
0
$5.30
$2.42
EV Truck/SUV
24.2
0
$8.48
$3.88
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 14, 2026
Origin
Sedalia, MO
Morning
in Sedalia on Sunday
Local time
9:21 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy
SSW 17 mph32% chanceLive forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 13 at 10:12PM CDT until April 13 at 10:45PM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hil...
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 13 at 10:11PM CDT until April 13 at 10:30PM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hil...
Destination
Jefferson City, MO
Morning
in Jefferson City on Sunday
Local time
9:21 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
73°F
Tipton, MO
30 mi in
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
6 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 19m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate grind, as this route features zero highway miles. You will spend the vast majority of your time—roughly 60.1 miles—navigating along East Broadway Boulevard. The path eventually transitions into West McCarty Street and Missouri Boulevard as you approach your destination. Because the journey relies on local thoroughfares, you will experience a more intimate, hands-on driving experience that requires your full attention at intersections and turns. This is a practical, ground-level way to travel across the heart of Missouri.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 60.1 mi on East Broadway Boulevard.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 50 / East Broadway Boulevard.
Driving Effort1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Sedalia, MO to Jefferson City, MO is easy. At 1h 19m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 50 / East Broadway Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 60.1 miles (Missouri Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 60.2 miles (West McCarty Street): Navigation decision point.
The longest stretch is about 60.1 miles on East Broadway Boulevard. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 50 / East Broadway Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 60.1 miles (Missouri Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 60.2 miles (West McCarty Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Jefferson City, MO before heading back.
