How far is East Independence, MO from Hayti, MO?

The driving distance from East Independence, MO to Hayti, MO is about 415.3 miles (668.3 km), with a travel time of about 07h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 320.2 miles (515.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
415.24 mi
07h 49m
Flight
320.17 mi
515.26 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
320.17 mi
Kilometers
515.26 km
Flight Time
00h 38m

Driving Distance

Road route
415.24 mi
Kilometers
668.26 km
Drive Time
07h 49m

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hayti
Wed, May 13, 3:15 AM CDT
Return by in East Independence
Wed, May 13, 11:05 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Independence
2026-05-12T19:26
Arrive Hayti
Wed, May 13, 3:15 AM CDT
Route Timing
07h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:49 PM to 3:19 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
8:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Independence
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Weldon Spring
MO

City in Saint Charles County, Missouri, United States

From East Independence
207.5 mi
03h 54m
To Hayti
207.7 mi
03h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Tuesday

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 17 mph SW
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 East Independence and Hayti.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Independence and Hayti.

  1. 1

    Start on East 9th Street South

    24 m · 9 sec · East 9th Street South

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Road

    1341 ft · 1 min · Main Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Truman Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Truman Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Holke Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Holke Road

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto South Jackson Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Jackson Drive

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East R.D. Mize Road

    1268 ft · 37 sec · East R.D. Mize Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South Little Blue Parkway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · South Little Blue Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left toward Little Blue Parkway, 39th Street, Mall Entrance

    1489 ft · 38 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    52.5 mi · 57 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

    32 mi · 34 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

    22.4 mi · 24 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    81 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East, US 40 East, US 61 South: Chesterfield

    1567 ft · 33 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    25.1 mi · 31 min · Avenue of the Saints

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis

    1829 ft · 39 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 270 South: Memphis

    1691 ft · 31 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    11.5 mi · 14 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55, US 61, US 67: Saint Louis, Memphis, Lemay Ferry Road

    1911 ft · 27 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Memphis

    2031 ft · 44 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Rosa Parks Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Rosa Parks Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Officer Thomas G. Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Officer Thomas G. Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway

    173.9 mi · 3 hr 6 min · Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway

  26. 26

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

    1096 ft · 27 sec

  27. 27

    Turn right

    1.6 km · 2 min

  28. 28

    Turn left onto South 3rd Street

    33 m · 5 sec · South 3rd Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 3rd Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
29 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway
174 mi · 42%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
135 mi · 33%
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
54.4 mi · 13%
Avenue of the Saints
25.1 mi · 6%
I 270 South
11.8 mi · 3%
Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
1.94 mi
Longest Stretch

Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway

Continue on Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway

174 mi · 03h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
07h 49m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+95.1 mi
320.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Weldon Spring
03h 54m from East Independence
Leave By
8:22 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving East Independence and Clear near Hayti.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from East Independence to Hayti?

The road trip is about 415.3 miles (668.3 km) and usually takes 07h 49m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Weldon Spring is a useful midpoint, sitting about 207.5 miles from East Independence and 207.7 miles from Hayti.

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

The direct path is about 320.2 miles (515.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 95.1 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $55.25 one way or $110.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 130.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around East Independence and Clear near Hayti.

Stop Ideas Near Weldon Spring

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Weldon Spring and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Park
Scenic stop 4.3 mi away

City Hall Park

Dardenne Prairie , MO
Dardenne Prairie, MO 63368
Rating 4.8/5 294 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
City of O'Fallon
Meeting point 6.6 mi away

City of O'Fallon

O'Fallon , MO
100 N Main St, O'Fallon, MO 63366
Rating 3.3/5 22 reviews City Hall,Water utility company
Swingley Ridge @ Chesterfield City Hall SB
Nearby stop 8.9 mi away

Swingley Ridge @ Chesterfield City Hall SB

Chesterfield , MO
Chesterfield, MO 63017
Bus stop

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Weldon Spring.

RAIL

Kirkwood

29 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Washington

33 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

43 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Alton

53 mi away
3400 College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Independence and Hayti. Straight-line distance: 320.17 mi (515.26 km).

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#1 East Independence

A census-designated place in Jackson County, Missouri.

Population110,675
Coordinates39.0955600, -94.3552300
Altitude256
CountryUnited States
Hayti

#2 Hayti

City in Missouri, USA

Population2,467
Coordinates36.2336800, -89.7495300
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
Start: East Independence (-94.35523, 39.09556)
End: Hayti (-89.74953, 36.23368)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 668 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.65 gal
55.47 L · about $55.25
Round trip
$110.49
29.3 gal · 110.94 L
Estimated CO2
130.2 kg one way
Round trip: 260.4 kg / 574 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $55.25 $110.49
Mid-grade $4.25 $62.31 $124.61
Premium $4.65 $68.18 $136.36
Diesel $5.30 $77.70 $155.41

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 East Independence and Hayti. The current time is 19:26:40.

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.