How far is Wellington, MO from Corder, MO?
The driving distance from Wellington, MO to Corder, MO is about 24.7 miles (39.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.5 miles (29.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m 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 33m.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wellington and Corder.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wellington and Corder.
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Start on Walnut Street
73 m · 6 sec · Walnut Street
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Continue straight
1.2 km · 1 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward US 24 East: Lexington
71 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto US 24 East: Lexington
6.5 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 13 Business: Lexington
1053 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left
1.3 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left
3.5 mi · 5 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
5.6 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
1.8 mi · 3 min
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Turn left
4.9 mi · 6 min
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Turn right
1.1 km · 2 min
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Turn left onto East Coal Street
13 m · 2 sec · East Coal Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Coal Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wellington and Corder.
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.
US 24 East
Exit the roundabout onto US 24 East: Lexington
6.48 mi · 00h 08m
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.
Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Wellington 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 Wellington to Corder?
The road trip is about 24.7 miles (39.7 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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 12.3 miles from Wellington and 12.4 miles from Corder.
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 6.2 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 7:22 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.28 one way or $6.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms around Wellington and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Corder.
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 Wellington and Corder. Straight-line distance: 18.5 mi (29.77 km).
#1 Wellington
City in Missouri, United States
| Population | 812 |
| Coordinates | 39.1341800, -93.9827200 |
| Altitude | 240 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Corder
City in Lafayette County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 406 |
| Coordinates | 39.0983500, -93.6407700 |
| Altitude | 264 |
| Country | United States |
End: Corder (-93.64077, 39.09835)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $3.28 | $6.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.70 | $7.40 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.05 | $8.10 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.61 | $9.23 |
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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