Wow! It looks like you took the scenic route. I think it would have been quicker if you had gone the same way I did.
It was pretty gnarly right after I turned off. Some twisty and very narrow tight blind turns. I hit pavement after about 8 miles, but it was twisty and the speed limit was like 30 for a ways. There was another turnoff that we missed that appears to be wider and paved, at least for more of the trip. I later connected to it and saw the sign going the other way for Deckers. I may try it straight through from Sedalia next time, but that will depend on the weather.