How far is Cooter, MO from Hayti, MO?

The driving distance from Cooter, MO to Hayti, MO is about 17.4 miles (28 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.4 miles (21.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m 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
17.41 mi
00h 21m
Flight
13.35 mi
21.49 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.35 mi
Kilometers
21.49 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.41 mi
Kilometers
28.02 km
Drive Time
00h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hayti
Tue, May 12, 9:20 PM CDT
Return by in Cooter
Tue, May 12, 9:42 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cooter
2026-05-12T20:59
Arrive Hayti
Tue, May 12, 9:20 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:21 AM to 7:21 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Cooter
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Steele
MO

City in Pemiscot County, Missouri, United States

From Cooter
8.7 mi
00h 10m
To Hayti
8.7 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE
Destination
53°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Tue, May 12 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Cooter and Hayti.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cooter and Hayti.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right toward I 55 North: Sikeston

    1179 ft · 29 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    14.1 mi · 15 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 84: Hayti, Caruthersville

    1259 ft · 34 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South 3rd Street

    33 m · 5 sec · South 3rd Street

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 3rd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cooter and Hayti.

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
7 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
14.3 mi · 82%
Main Street
1.73 mi · 10%
MO 84
0.24 mi · 1%
South 3rd Street
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

I 55 North

Merge slight left

14.1 mi · 00h 15m

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 21m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4 mi
13.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Steele
00h 10m from Cooter
Leave By
7:48 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cooter and Clear near Hayti.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cooter to Hayti?

The road trip is about 17.4 miles (28 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?

Steele is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.7 miles from Cooter and 8.7 miles from Hayti.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 13.4 miles (21.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4 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 7:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.34 one way or $4.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cooter and Clear near Hayti.

Stop Ideas Near Steele

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Steele, 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 Steele.

RAIL

Newbern–Dyersburg

51 mi away
108 Jefferson St
RAIL

Poplar Bluff

90 mi away
400 South Main St.
RAIL

Fulton

97 mi away
21 Newton Rd.
RAIL

Walnut Ridge

101 mi away
109 Southwest Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cooter and Hayti. Straight-line distance: 13.35 mi (21.49 km).

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#1 Cooter

Township in Pemiscot County, Missouri

Population397
Coordinates36.0467400, -89.8100800
Altitude80
CountryUnited States
Hayti

#2 Hayti

City in Missouri, USA

Population2,467
Coordinates36.2336800, -89.7495300
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
Start: Cooter (-89.81008, 36.04674)
End: Hayti (-89.74953, 36.23368)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 28 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.62 gal
2.33 L · about $2.34
Round trip
$4.68
1.24 gal · 4.66 L
Estimated CO2
5.5 kg one way
Round trip: 11 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.34 $4.68
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.64 $5.27
Premium $4.65 $2.89 $5.77
Diesel $5.30 $3.29 $6.58

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Cooter and Hayti. The current time is 20:59:33.

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.