How far is Corder, MO from Wellington, MO?
The driving distance from Corder, MO to Wellington, MO is about 25.5 miles (41 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.5 miles (29.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Lafayette County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Corder and Wellington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Corder and Wellington.
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Start on East Coal Street
13 m · 6 sec · East Coal Street
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Turn right onto South Lafayette Street
1.1 km · 2 min · South Lafayette Street
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Turn left
4.9 mi · 6 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
7.4 mi · 10 min
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Turn left
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right
1 mi · 2 min
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Take the ramp left toward US 24 West: Buckner, Independence
1741 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
6.1 mi · 8 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward MO 131 North: Wellington
4 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto MO 131 North: Wellington
1.3 km · 1 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Walnut Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Corder and Wellington.
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.
Longest stretch
At the end of the road, turn right
7.37 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Corder and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms near Wellington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Corder to Wellington?
The road trip is about 25.5 miles (41 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?
Lexington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.2 miles from Corder and 13.2 miles from Wellington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.5 miles (29.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7 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 7:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.39 one way or $6.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Corder and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms near Wellington.
Stop Ideas Near Lexington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lexington.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Corder and Wellington. Straight-line distance: 18.5 mi (29.77 km).
#1 Corder
City in Lafayette County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 406 |
| Coordinates | 39.0983500, -93.6407700 |
| Altitude | 264 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wellington
City in Missouri, United States
| Population | 812 |
| Coordinates | 39.1341800, -93.9827200 |
| Altitude | 240 |
| Country | United States |
End: Walnut Street (-93.982841, 39.13416)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $3.39 | $6.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.83 | $7.66 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.19 | $8.38 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.77 | $9.55 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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