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Sedalia Missouri Map

Explore Sedalia, Missouri, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Sedalia, Missouri

How to Use This Sedalia, Missouri Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Sedalia, Missouri. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Missouri or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Sedalia.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

CitySedalia
StateMissouri (MO)
CountyPettis County
CountryUnited States of America
TimezoneCentral Time (America/Chicago)
Latitude38.704461
Longitude-93.228261
Population21,725
Density590.0 /km²
IncorporatedYes
ZIP Codes65301, 65302
Area Code573
County SeatSedalia
School DistrictSedalia 200 School District

About Sedalia, Missouri

Sedalia is a locality in Pettis County, Missouri, United States. It has a population of 21,725. The population density is 590.0 people per km². Sedalia is located at 38.7045°N, 93.2283°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Sedalia is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 65301, 65302.

Sedalia emerges from the broad, fertile expanse of the Missouri plains as a settlement defined by its enduring connection to the iron rails that once stitched the nation together. It lies 27.7 miles east of Warrensburg, MO (from Warrensburg, MO: bearing 98°T), and is situated 17.9 miles east of Whiteman AFB. The landscape surrounding Sedalia stretches out in vast, open fields that catch the pale gold of the afternoon sun, emphasizing the horizontal reach of the horizon. Gentle swells of land characterize the terrain, which remains largely agricultural and quiet under the expansive Midwestern sky. Only a mile away, the North Branch Pearl River traces a humble path through the soil, while the peaceful waters of Marvin Howard Lake offer a reflective surface just two miles from the center. On clear days, one might catch a faint, distant suggestion of Bristle Ridge against the far edge of the sky, grounding the view in the wider geology of the region.

Sedalia maintains its history through the rhythmic persistence of its local economy, which has shifted from the bustling ambition of the rail era to a diverse foundation of manufacturing and commerce. The tracks that once brought prosperity continue to influence the pulse of the local industry, fueling a work ethic that remains as sturdy as the prairie earth. Businesses here operate with a plain-spoken efficiency, balancing modern logistics with the inherited traditions of the regional trade centers. The presence of the Katy Trail provides a corridor of recreation that repurposes the historic rail lines, inviting a steady flow of travelers to experience the terrain at a human pace. This economic stability allows the residents to manage their affairs with a quiet confidence that reflects the enduring nature of the local workforce.

Cultural vitality in Sedalia often finds its expression in the celebrated Missouri State Fair, an annual convergence that brings the essence of the surrounding plains into a singular, vibrant focus. The town preserves its identity through landmarks like the historic downtown district, where the brick facades remain weathered and honest. Scott Joplin, the legendary composer of ragtime, once graced these streets, leaving behind a musical legacy that still resonates in the town’s appreciation for the arts. Every year, the community gathers to mark the seasons with a sense of continuity, ensuring that the local character remains rooted in its specific, unpretentious origins. Sedalia moves forward by honoring these deep-seated threads, maintaining a social atmosphere that values the integrity of the individual and the collective strength of the neighborhood.

Nearby Outdoor Places

  • War Dogs Memorial (Monument) — 0.2 mi, 004° N
  • Old Court House Memorial (Monument) — 0.2 mi, 005° N
  • Vietnam Veterans of Pettis County Memorial (Monument) — 0.2 mi, 010° N
  • Doughboy Statue (Public Artwork) — 0.2 mi, 003° N
  • Katy Trail (State Park) — 0.3 mi, 132° SE
  • Hubbard Park (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 346° N
  • Centennial Park (Local Park) — 1.1 mi, 124° SE
  • Thompson O'Sullivan Studio Theatre (Theatre) — 2.2 mi, 256° W
  • Stauffacher Theatre (Theatre) — 2.3 mi, 257° W
  • Daum Museum of Contemporary Art (Museum) — 2.3 mi, 257° W
  • Sedalia (State Conservation Area) — 3.2 mi, 281° W
  • Pinhook Access (State Recreation Area) — 7.7 mi, 023° NE
  • Kahrs-Boger Park (State Park) — 10.4 mi, 146° SE
  • Lamine River Conservation Area (State Conservation Area) — 11.1 mi, 081° E
  • Bruns Tract (State Recreation Area) — 13.9 mi, 245° SW
  • McClure Archives and University Museum (Museum) — 27.7 mi, 278° W
  • Mary Miller Smiser Heritage Library (Museum) — 28.5 mi, 279° W
  • Jim the Wonder Dog Museum (Museum) — 28.9 mi, 003° N
  • Big Muddy National Fish And Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 29.2 mi, 032° NE · 32k acres
  • Fewel Conservation Area (Nature Reserve) — 30.1 mi, 239° SW
  • Harley Park Lookout (Viewpoint) — 31.3 mi, 053° NE
  • Old MKT Railroad Bridge (Attraction) — 31.8 mi, 053° NE
  • Kemper Museum (Museum) — 32.1 mi, 054° NE
  • Farm Service Agency Interest Of Mo (National Wildlife Refuge) — 38.9 mi, 237° SW · 3,906 acres
  • Eagle Bluffs Conservation Area (Nature Reserve) — 43.1 mi, 075° E
  • Burr Oak (Attraction) — 43.3 mi, 072° E
  • Stark Caverns (Attraction) — 45.1 mi, 130° SE
  • Boathenge (Attraction) — 46.1 mi, 080° E
  • Mark Twain National Forest (National Forest) — 53.1 mi, 090° E · 1.5M acres

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About This Sedalia Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Sedalia, Missouri. Coordinates: 38.704461, -93.228261. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.

Detailed location data for Sedalia includes the ZIP code (65301, 65302), telephone area code (573), county seat of Pettis County (Sedalia), and school district assignment (Sedalia 200 School District).

Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.

Page generatedSeptember 2026
Location dataSimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data
Map layersGoogle Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model)
Wikipedia validationArticle content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API.