Distance in miles to Major Markets Atlanta 730 Chicago 470 Denver 700 Kansas City 85 Los Angeles 1612 Miami 1408 New Orleans 700 New York 1170 St. Louis 190 Sedalia is located on a direct line between St. Louis and Kansas City.  The city is easily accessible by highway, railway and charter air service.  The nearest barge facility is only 45 miles north, on the Missouri River. Within a 500-mile radius of Sedalia are: 42% of the nation's manufacturing shipments 43% of the nation's wholesale trade 43% of the U.S. population Source:  Missouri Department of Economic Development

AIR SERVICE SEDALIA REGIONAL AIRPORT handles nearly 20,000 aircraft operations yearly.  Its 5,500-foot lighted concrete runway handles aircraft up to 48,000 pounds gross weight.  A second crosswind runway is 3,600 feet long.  The 500-acre airport is home to more than 20 private and business aircraft.  Available services include:  jet fuel, transportation and mechanic. DORAVIATION is a full service maintenance facility since 1985. Available services include: Airframe, plant repairs and annual inspections.

HIGHWAY Sedalia is located at the intersection of US Highway 50 (East-West) and 65 (North-South), and is 16 miles South of US Interstate 70.  Highway 50 directly connects Sedalia with Kansas City and Jefferson City, MO, while Highway 65 connects Sedalia with Springfield, MO.

BUS/TAXI SERVICE The Sedalia Transit Authority operates a bus service in the city which makes an hourly route of the city’s major stops, such as the hospital, schools, churches, and businesses.  The city also hosts a taxi service. MOTOR FREIGHT Fifteen interstate and intra-state trucking firms have regular routes through Sedalia; five have terminals.

RAILWAY The main line of Union Pacific Railroad links Sedalia to major markets to the east and west.  Piggyback to both coasts is available from the Kansas City terminal. City Days by Railroad Days by Motor Freight Days by Truckload Atlanta 3 3-4 2 Chicago 2 2 1 Denver 2 3-4 1 Kansas City Overnight Overnight Overnight Los Angeles 4 6 3 Miami 4 5-6 3 New Orleans 3 3-4 2 New York 4 5 2 St. Louis Overnight Overnight Overnight