Origin
Corder, MO
Morning in Corder on Friday
Local time
11:47 AM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Corder, MO to Wellington, MO
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
33m
Distance
24.6 mi
40 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Corder, MO
Valeria Boltneva
Wellington, MO
Lena Khrupina
Trip Overview
The drive from Corder, MO to Wellington, MO covers 24.6 miles and takes about 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on MO 13 Business, US 24, MO 20 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.7 miles on MO 13 Business. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.85 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 24.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 33m highway drive covering 24.6 miles, with most of the trip on MO 13 Business and US 24. The longest continuous stretch is about 11.7 miles on MO 13 Business.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
MO 13 Business is the longest continuous segment at about 11.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MO 13 Business and US 24. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near MO V / South Lafayette Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 24.6 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (MO V / South Lafayette Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (MO 20): Navigation decision point; at 5.6 miles (MO 13 Business; MO 20): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MO V / South Lafayette Street
Turn right onto MO V / South Lafayette Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
MO 20
Turn left onto MO 20
Navigation decision point
4
5.6 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
MO 13 Business; MO 20
At end of road, turn right onto MO 13 Business; MO 20
Navigation decision point
6
17.3 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the ramp toward US 24 West: Buckner, Independence
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 24 West: Buckner, Independence
5
23.7 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
MO 131
Enter roundabout onto MO 131 toward MO 131 North: Wellington
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward MO 131 North: Wellington
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Corder, MO to Wellington, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Independence along the way.
Independence
17.3 mi in
|
~23m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MO 13 Business | 11.7 mi | 15m |
| US 24 | 6.1 mi | 7m |
| MO 20 | 4.9 mi | 6m |
| MO 131 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| South Lafayette Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East Coal Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Walnut Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
MO 13 Business
— 11.7 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Corder, MO and Wellington, MO.
1
Start on East Coal Street
42 ft
·
5 sec
·
East Coal Street
2
Turn right onto MO V
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Lafayette Street
3
Turn left onto MO 20
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
MO 20
4
At end of road, turn right onto MO 13 Business; MO 20
7.4 mi
·
9 min
·
MO 13 Business; MO 20
5
Turn left onto MO 13 Business
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
MO 13 Business
6
Keep slight right at fork onto MO 13 Business
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
MO 13 Business
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
Toward US 24 West: Buckner, Independence
8
Merge onto US 24
6.1 mi
·
7 min
·
US 24
9
Enter roundabout onto MO 131
13 ft
·
0 sec
·
MO 131
Toward MO 131 North: Wellington
10
Continue on MO 131
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
MO 131
Toward MO 131 North: Wellington
11
Arrive at destination
Walnut Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.85 one way
$7.69 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.22 | $8.45 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.73 | $9.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.43 | $10.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.58 | $1.18 |
| Efficient EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.15 | $0.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.44 | $1.57 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Wellington, MO
Morning in Wellington on Friday
Local time
11:47 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
5 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
33m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Corder, MO to Wellington, MO covers 24.6 miles and takes about 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are MO 13 Business, US 24, MO 20. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.3 miles from Corder, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.85 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 24.6 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (MO V / South Lafayette Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (MO 20): Navigation decision point; at 5.6 miles (MO 13 Business; MO 20): Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Corder, MO to Wellington, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Independence along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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