How far is Lexington, MO from Corder, MO?

The driving distance from Lexington, MO to Corder, MO is about 17.7 miles (28.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.2 miles (22.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
17.73 mi
00h 25m
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
17.73 mi
Kilometers
28.54 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Corder
Fri, Apr 17, 9:10 AM CDT
Return by in Lexington
Fri, Apr 17, 9:36 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lexington
2026-04-17T08:45
Arrive Corder
Fri, Apr 17, 9:10 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Lexington
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 Lexington
8.9 mi
00h 12m
To Corder
8.9 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 18 mph S
Destination
82°F
Friday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 21 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South 13th Street

    81 m · 13 sec · South 13th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward MO 13 South: Higginsville

    1182 ft · 29 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    8.5 mi · 11 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Turn left

    4.9 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Turn right

    1.1 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East Coal Street

    13 m · 2 sec · East Coal Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Coal Street

Car Route Details

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

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
9 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MO 13 South
10.5 mi · 59%
Main Street
1.59 mi · 9%
South 13th Street
0.05 mi
East Coal Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

MO 13 South

Merge slight left

8.54 mi · 00h 11m

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 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.5 mi
14.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Higginsville
00h 12m from Lexington
Leave By
7:38 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 17.7 miles (28.5 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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 8.9 miles from Lexington and 8.9 miles from Corder.

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 3.5 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 7:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.38 one way or $4.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Lexington and Corder. Straight-line distance: 14.14 mi (22.75 km).

Lexington

#1 Lexington

City in Lafayette County, Missouri, United States

Population4,543
Coordinates39.1847300, -93.8799400
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
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#2 Corder

City in Lafayette County, Missouri, United States

Population406
Coordinates39.0983500, -93.6407700
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Start: Lexington (-93.87994, 39.18473)
End: Corder (-93.64077, 39.09835)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 29 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
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
0.63 gal
2.37 L · about $2.38
Round trip
$4.75
1.26 gal · 4.74 L
Estimated CO2
5.6 kg one way
Round trip: 11.2 kg / 25 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.38 $4.75
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.68 $5.36
Premium $4.65 $2.93 $5.86
Diesel $5.30 $3.34 $6.68

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 Lexington and Corder. The current time is 08:45:21.

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.