How far is Corder, MO from Lexington, MO?

The driving distance from Corder, MO to Lexington, MO is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.2 miles (22.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
18.16 mi
00h 24m
Flight
14.14 mi
22.75 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.14 mi
Kilometers
22.75 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.16 mi
Kilometers
29.22 km
Drive Time
00h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lexington
Fri, Apr 17, 7:44 AM CDT
Return by in Corder
Fri, Apr 17, 8:08 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Corder
2026-04-17T07:19
Arrive Lexington
Fri, Apr 17, 7:44 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Corder
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Higginsville
MO

City in Missouri, USA

From Corder
9.1 mi
00h 12m
To Lexington
9.1 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Friday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 21 mph S
Destination
81°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 18 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Corder and Lexington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Corder and Lexington.

  1. 1

    Start on East Coal Street

    13 m · 6 sec · East Coal Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Lafayette Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South Lafayette Street

  3. 3

    Turn left

    4.9 mi · 6 min

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right

    10.5 mi · 13 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 224: Lexington

    1289 ft · 31 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right

    1.8 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South 13th Street

    81 m · 9 sec · South 13th Street

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 13th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Corder and Lexington.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
8 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Lafayette Street
0.7 mi · 4%
MO 224
0.24 mi · 1%
South 13th Street
0.05 mi
East Coal Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

At the end of the road, turn right

10.5 mi · 00h 13m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 24m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.9 mi
14.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Higginsville
00h 12m from Corder
Leave By
7:42 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Corder and Showers And Thunderstorms near Lexington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Corder to Lexington?

The road trip is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km) and usually takes 00h 24m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Higginsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.1 miles from Corder and 9.1 miles from Lexington.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 14.2 miles (22.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.41 one way or $4.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Corder and Showers And Thunderstorms near Lexington.

Stop Ideas Near Higginsville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Higginsville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Higginsville.

RAIL

Warrensburg

34 mi away
100 South Holden St.
RAIL

Sedalia

58 mi away
100 block of Main Street, through parking lot
RAIL

Lee's Summit

60 mi away
217 SW Main St.
RAIL

Independence

61 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Corder and Lexington. Straight-line distance: 14.14 mi (22.75 km).

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#1 Corder

City in Lafayette County, Missouri, United States

Population406
Coordinates39.0983500, -93.6407700
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Lexington

#2 Lexington

City in Lafayette County, Missouri, United States

Population4,543
Coordinates39.1847300, -93.8799400
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Start: East Coal Street (-93.640772, 39.098357)
End: South 13th Street (-93.87983, 39.184727)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 29 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.64 gal
2.43 L · about $2.41
Round trip
$4.83
1.28 gal · 4.86 L
Estimated CO2
5.7 kg one way
Round trip: 11.4 kg / 25 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.41 $4.83
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.72 $5.44
Premium $4.65 $2.98 $5.96
Diesel $5.30 $3.39 $6.79

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Missouri · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Corder and Lexington. The current time is 07:19:55.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.