How far is Hayti, MO from St. Louis, MO?
The driving distance from Hayti, MO to St. Louis, MO is about 191.7 miles (308.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 167.2 miles (269.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 56m.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Missouri
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hayti and St. Louis.
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Start on South 3rd Street
33 m · 9 sec · South 3rd Street
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Turn right onto East Washington Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Washington Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 55 North, US 61 North: Sikeston
1331 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
74.2 mi · 1 hr 20 min
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Keep slight left
101.5 mi · 1 hr 49 min
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Continue on Rosa Parks Highway
12.5 mi · 16 min · Rosa Parks Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 30 East: Gravois Avenue
1001 ft · 24 sec
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Turn slight right onto Gravois Avenue
1044 ft · 27 sec · Gravois Avenue
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Continue on South Tucker Boulevard
1.3 mi · 3 min · South Tucker Boulevard
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Turn right onto Market Street
26 m · 2 sec · Market Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Market Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hayti and St. Louis.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 55 North
Keep slight left
102 mi · 01h 49m
Route Summary
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A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Clear leaving Hayti and Sunny near St. Louis.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hayti to St. Louis?
The road trip is about 191.7 miles (308.5 km) and usually takes 02h 56m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Pocahontas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.8 miles from Hayti and 95.9 miles from St. Louis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 167.2 miles (269.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.53 one way or $51.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Hayti and Sunny near St. Louis.
Stop Ideas Near Pocahontas
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 Pocahontas.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hayti and St. Louis. Straight-line distance: 167.2 mi (269.08 km).
#1 Hayti
City in Missouri, USA
| Population | 2,467 |
| Coordinates | 36.2336800, -89.7495300 |
| Altitude | 82 |
| Country | United States |
#2 St. Louis
The second most populous city in Missouri and the center of the St.
| Population | 315,685 |
| Coordinates | 38.6272700, -90.1978900 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| Country | United States |
End: Market Street (-90.197859, 38.627348)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 309 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 23m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $25.53 | $51.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $28.79 | $57.59 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $31.51 | $63.02 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $35.91 | $71.82 |
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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