How far is Wardell, MO from Hayti, MO?
The driving distance from Wardell, MO to Hayti, MO is about 16 miles (25.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9 miles (14.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in New Madrid County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wardell and Hayti.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wardell and Hayti.
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Start on the route
18 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto Railroad Street
32 m · 8 sec · Railroad Street
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Turn left onto East Broad Street
6.5 mi · 16 min · East Broad Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 55 South, US 61 South: Blytheville
1033 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
8.1 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 84: Hayti, Caruthersville
1096 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right
1.6 km · 2 min
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Turn left onto South 3rd Street
33 m · 5 sec · South 3rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South 3rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wardell and Hayti.
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.
I 55 South
Merge slight left
8.11 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Wardell and Clear near Hayti.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wardell to Hayti?
The road trip is about 16 miles (25.8 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?
Portageville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8 miles from Wardell and 8 miles from Hayti.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9 miles (14.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.15 one way or $4.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Wardell and Clear near Hayti.
Stop Ideas Near Portageville
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 Portageville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wardell and Hayti. Straight-line distance: 8.99 mi (14.46 km).
#1 Wardell
City in Pemiscot County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 354 |
| Coordinates | 36.3514500, -89.8178600 |
| Altitude | 84 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hayti
City in Missouri, USA
| Population | 2,467 |
| Coordinates | 36.2336800, -89.7495300 |
| Altitude | 82 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hayti (-89.74953, 36.23368)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $2.15 | $4.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.15 | $2.36 | $4.73 |
| Premium | $4.51 | $2.57 | $5.14 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $3.42 | $6.84 |
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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