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Trip from Hayti, MO to Cooter, MO

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

21m

Distance

17.4 mi

28 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 20m ★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 20m ★

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

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Downtown Hayti, MO, MO

Hayti, MO

Valeria Boltneva

Downtown Cooter, MO, MO

Cooter, MO

Valeria Boltneva

Trip Overview

If you are planning a quick excursion in the Missouri Bootheel, the 17.5-mile journey from Hayti to Cooter is a straightforward trip. You can easily complete this drive in about 19 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day outing. The route utilizes a combination of East Washington Street, I-55 South, and MO-E to transition between these two Midwest towns. Budgeting around $3 for fuel should be more than sufficient for this short distance. Because the duration is so brief, there is no need to worry about overnight accommodations or complex logistics. It is a practical, no-fuss connection that gets you from point A to point B efficiently.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 55 14.2 mi 15m
MO E 1.8 mi 3m
East Washington Street 1 mi 1m
South 3rd Street <0.1 mi <1m
Main Street — —

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: I 55 — 14.2 mi, about 15m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on South 3rd Street

108 ft · 8 sec · South 3rd Street
2

Turn right onto MO 84

1.0 mi · 1 min · East Washington Street
3

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 29 sec
Toward I 55 South, US 61 South: Blytheville
4

Merge onto I 55; US 61

14 mi · 15 min · I 55; US 61
5

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 30 sec
Exit 4 Toward MO E: Cooter, Holland
6

Turn left onto MO E

1.8 mi · 3 min · MO E
7

Arrive at destination

MO E

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 5

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 15.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | MO 84 / East Washington Street

Turn right onto MO 84 / East Washington Street

Navigation decision point

6
1 mi into trip | ~1m in

Take the ramp toward I 55 South, US 61 South: Blytheville

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 55 South, US 61 South: Blytheville
3
1.2 mi into trip | ~2m in | I 55; US 61

Merge onto I 55; US 61

Merge point - match speed before joining

6
15.4 mi into trip | ~17m in

Take the exit toward MO E: Cooter, Holland

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

Exit 4 Toward MO E: Cooter, Holland
4
15.6 mi into trip | ~18m in | MO E

Turn left onto MO E

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.89 one way

$5.79 round trip

$4.22/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $3.15 $6.30
premium $5.18 $3.55 $7.10
diesel $5.35 $3.66 $7.33

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 6.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 5.2 0 $1.83 $0.84
Efficient EV 4.4 0 $1.52 $0.70
EV Truck/SUV 7 0 $2.44 $1.11

Gas CO2

6 kg

EV CO2

2 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 May 30, 2026

Origin

Hayti, MO

Afternoon in Hayti on Wednesday

Local time

3:46 PM

CDT

Current temp

85°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

NE 5 mph 32% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued May 30 at 3:20PM CDT by NWS Springfield MO

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 30 at 3:12PM CDT until May 30 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS Springfield MO

Destination

Cooter, MO

Afternoon in Cooter on Wednesday

Local time

3:46 PM

CDT

Current temp

85°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

NE 5 mph 21% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued May 30 at 3:20PM CDT by NWS Springfield MO

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 30 at 3:12PM CDT until May 30 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS Springfield MO

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

21m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate haul. While you will briefly utilize I-55 South, the route relies heavily on local roads, meaning your highway share is effectively zero percent. You will spend most of your time navigating local connectors like East Washington Street and MO-E, which keeps the pace moderate and requires your full attention at intersections. There are no long, monotonous interstate stretches here, so you will be constantly transitioning between different local road segments. Be prepared for a hands-on driving experience that changes character as you move away from the initial highway transition.

81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.2 mi on I 55.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and MO E. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near MO 84 / East Washington Street.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 21m drive. You will face about 5 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 84 / East Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.2 miles (I 55; US 61): Merge point - match speed before joining.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

283 ft 258 ft

Total Climb

27 ft

Total Descent

27 ft

Highest Point

283 ft

~2.5 mi in

Elevation Range

25 ft

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Hayti, MO and Cooter, MO, road signs point toward Mo E: Cooter and Holland.

Mo E: Cooter

15.4 mi in | ~17m

Holland

15.4 mi in | ~17m

About the Cities

Starting in Hayti, MO

Full guide →

Arriving in Cooter, MO

Full guide →

Founded 1854

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 17.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

21m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (81%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 14.2 miles on I 55. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 5 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (MO 84 / East Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.2 miles (I 55; US 61): Merge point - match speed before joining.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Cooter, MO before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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