Origin
Sedalia, MO
Morning in Sedalia on Monday
Local time
7:49 AM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sedalia, MO to Jefferson City, MO
Drive Time
1h 19m
Distance
60.6 mi
97 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
9 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 13m
★
6 AM
1h 19m
8 AM
1h 32m
10 AM
1h 24m
12 PM
1h 22m
3 PM
1h 24m
5 PM
1h 31m
8 PM
1h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jefferson City, MO
life vibes
Trip Overview
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.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
30.3 miles from Sedalia, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 39m into the drive .
Drive Character
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.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 7 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Broadway Boulevard is the longest continuous segment at about 60.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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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
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~1h 17m in
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Missouri Boulevard
Turn left onto Missouri Boulevard
Navigation decision point
4
60.2 mi into trip
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~1h 17m in
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West McCarty Street
Turn right onto West McCarty Street
Navigation decision point
5
60.5 mi into trip
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~1h 18m in
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Washington Street
Turn left onto Washington Street
Navigation decision point
5
60.5 mi into trip
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~1h 18m in
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East Wall Way
Turn right onto East Wall Way
Navigation decision point
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
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short drive, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule. With no mandatory stops required for a 60.6-mile trip, you can easily complete the drive in one go, though keeping a small buffer for local traffic is always wise. Given the turn-heavy nature of the route, stay alert for shifting speed limits as you move from Sedalia through the various segments of East Broadway Boulevard. Make sure your fuel tank is ready before you leave, as your $9 budget is based on a direct, non-stop run. Staying focused on the local road signs will ensure a smooth arrival in Jefferson City.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 30.3 miles from Sedalia, MO, or about 39m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 60.1 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 60.6 miles or 1h 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 30.3 miles or 39m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 6m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Jefferson City, MO than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Sedalia, MO so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Sedalia, MO
This is one driving day of about 60.6 miles and 1h 19m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Sedalia, MO.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on East Broadway Boulevard for about 60.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 30.3 mi from Sedalia, MO · 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 60.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
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 checkTop up before East Broadway Boulevard if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 60.1 miles.
Arriving in Jefferson City, MO
The final approach into Jefferson City, MO usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Jefferson City, MO.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.20 one way
$18.41 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $10.15 | $20.29 |
| premium | $4.80 | $11.44 | $22.88 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $13.46 | $26.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$34–$59
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
EV Charging Along Route
9 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Target - Tesla Supercharger
Jefferson City, MO
Tesla
16 DCFC
FasCharge 591 Jiffy Stop Sedalia
Sedalia, MO
RED_E
4 DCFC
Thompson Hills Shopping Center - Sedalia
Sedalia, MO
FCN
4 DCFC
Joe Machens Capital City Ford
Jefferson City, MO
SYNERGEV
4 DCFC
Rusty Drewing Chevrolet Buick GMC Cadillac
Jefferson City, MO
EV Connect
2 DCFC
H3 QOZB MARRIOTTJC DC2
Jefferson City, MO
ChargePoint Network
1 DCFC
H3 QOZB MARRIOTTJC DC1
Jefferson City, MO
ChargePoint Network
1 DCFC
CENTRAL BANK 01-CTB MOTOR B
Jefferson City, MO
ChargePoint Network
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Network: 4
RED_E: 1
FCN: 1
Tesla: 1
SYNERGEV: 1
EV Connect: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
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.
Destination
Jefferson City, MO
Morning in Jefferson City on Monday
Local time
7:49 AM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
55°F
Quincy, IL
30 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
2 degrees cooler 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
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Sedalia, MO to Jefferson City, MO covers 60.6 miles and takes about 1h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Broadway Boulevard, West McCarty Street, Missouri Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 30.3 miles from Sedalia, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.20 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
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.
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 route from Sedalia, MO to Jefferson City, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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