Trip from Odessa, MO to Corder, MO

Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology

Drive Time

36m

Distance

26.4 mi

42 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min

4 AM

0h 33m ★

6 AM

0h 36m

8 AM

0h 42m

10 AM

0h 38m

12 PM

0h 38m

3 PM

0h 39m

5 PM

0h 42m

8 PM

0h 34m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Odessa, MO to Corder, MO covers 26.4 miles and takes about 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, MO 13, MO 20 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.8 miles on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.13 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 26.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

36m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (53%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

The drive from Odessa, MO to Corder, MO covers 26.4 miles and takes about 36m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 10.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near MO 131 / South 2nd Street.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 36m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (MO 131 / South 2nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (West Old U.S. 40): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | MO 131 / South 2nd Street

Turn right onto MO 131 / South 2nd Street

Navigation decision point

4

0.5 mi into trip | ~1m in | West Old U.S. 40

At end of road, turn right onto West Old U.S. 40

Navigation decision point

4

1.1 mi into trip | ~2m in

Take the ramp toward I 70 East, US 40 East: Columbia

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 70 East, US 40 East: Columbia

6

12.1 mi into trip | ~14m in

Take the exit toward MO 13: Higginsville, Warrensburg

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 49 Toward MO 13: Higginsville, Warrensburg

4

12.3 mi into trip | ~15m in | MO 13

Turn left onto MO 13

Navigation decision point

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 Odessa, MO to Corder, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Warrensburg along the way.

Warrensburg

12.1 mi in | ~14m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway	10.8 mi	11m
MO 13	6.8 mi	10m
MO 20	4.9 mi	6m
MO 13 Business	1.7 mi	2m
MO V	0.7 mi	1m
West Old U.S. 40	0.6 mi	1m
South 2nd Street	0.5 mi	1m
East Coal Street	<0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway — 10.8 mi, about 11m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Odessa, MO and Corder, MO.

1

Start on West Mason Street

31 ft · 5 sec · West Mason Street

2

Turn right onto MO 131

0.5 mi · 1 min · South 2nd Street

3

At end of road, turn right onto West Old U.S. 40

0.6 mi · 1 min · West Old U.S. 40

4

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 26 sec

Toward I 70 East, US 40 East: Columbia

5

Merge onto I 70; US 40

11 mi · 11 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

6

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec

Exit 49 Toward MO 13: Higginsville, Warrensburg

7

Turn left onto MO 13

6.8 mi · 10 min · MO 13

8

Turn right

124 ft · 7 sec

9

Turn straight onto MO 13 Business; MO 20

1.7 mi · 2 min · MO 13 Business; MO 20

10

Turn left onto MO 20

4.9 mi · 6 min · MO 20

11

Turn right onto MO V

0.7 mi · 1 min · MO V

12

Turn left onto East Coal Street

42 ft · 1 sec · East Coal Street

13

Arrive at destination

East Coal Street

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.13 one way

$8.25 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$4.53	$9.06
premium	$4.89	$5.08	$10.16
diesel	$5.61	$5.83	$11.66

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 9.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	7.9	$2.77	$1.27
Efficient EV	6.6	$2.31	$1.06
EV Truck/SUV	10.6	$3.70	$1.69

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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Odessa, MO

Late night in Odessa on Friday

Local time

1:06 AM

CDT

Current temp

72°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Corder, MO

Late night in Corder on Friday

Local time

1:06 AM

CDT

Current temp

53°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

19 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

36m 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 Odessa, MO to Corder, MO covers 26.4 miles and takes about 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, MO 13, MO 20. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 13.2 miles from Odessa, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.13 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 is a straightforward 36m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (MO 131 / South 2nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (West Old U.S. 40): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

On the drive from Odessa, MO to Corder, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Warrensburg along the way.

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