Origin
Hayti, MO
Night in Hayti on Saturday
Local time
11:18 PM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hayti, MO to St. Louis, MO
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 31m
Distance
191.3 mi
308 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$30
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 19m
★
6 AM
3h 31m
8 AM
3h 56m
10 AM
3h 40m
12 PM
3h 38m
3 PM
3h 41m
5 PM
3h 55m
8 PM
3h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hayti, MO
Valeria Boltneva
Trip Overview
This 191.3-mile drive from Hayti, MO, to St. Louis, MO, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 3 hours and 31 minutes. The route predominantly utilizes I-55, making it a straightforward highway-focused journey through the Midwest. With an estimated fuel cost of $30, this trip is budget-friendly for a quick getaway or a practical transit. You'll find this drive is efficient, allowing you to reach your destination without needing to break it up over multiple days. It's a solid option if you're looking for a direct and uncomplicated way to travel between these two Missouri cities.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
95.7 miles from Hayti, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 43m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 55 | 175.7 mi | 3h 8m |
| Rosa Parks Highway | 12.5 mi | 15m |
| South Tucker Boulevard | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| East Washington Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Gravois Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South 3rd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Market Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 55
— 175.7 mi, about 3h 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hayti, MO and St. Louis, MO.
1
Start on South 3rd Street
108 ft
·
8 sec
·
South 3rd Street
2
Turn right onto MO 84
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
East Washington Street
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 55 North, US 61 North: Sikeston
4
Merge onto I 55; US 61
74 mi
·
1 hr 19 min
·
I 55; US 61
5
Keep slight left at fork onto I 55
102 mi
·
1 hr 49 min
·
I 55
6
Continue on I 55
12 mi
·
15 min
·
Rosa Parks Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 207A
Toward MO 30 East: Gravois Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn slight right onto Gravois Avenue
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Gravois Avenue
9
Continue on South Tucker Boulevard
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
South Tucker Boulevard
10
Turn right onto Market Street
86 ft
·
2 sec
·
Market Street
11
Arrive at destination
Market Street
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of just over three and a half hours, you have flexibility in when you depart. Leaving Hayti in the morning allows ample time to reach St. Louis with daylight to spare. With only one recommended stop, you can easily manage your fuel and rest breaks. Plan to refuel before you leave Hayti or early on I-55, as the longest stretch without a major road change is quite substantial. The estimated fuel cost of $30 suggests you won't need to worry excessively about gas prices along the way, but it's always wise to keep an eye on your gauge, especially during that long 175.7-mile segment.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 95.7 miles from Hayti, MO, or about 1h 43m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 175.7 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 42 miles or 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 95.7 miles or 1h 43m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 49m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near St. Louis, MO than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Hayti, MO so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Hayti, MO
This is one driving day of about 191.3 miles and 3h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 miles from Hayti, MO.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 55 for about 175.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
96 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 95.7 miles from Hayti, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 55 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 175.7 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 191.3 — 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
5
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward I 55 North, US 61 North: Sikeston
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 55 North, US 61 North: Sikeston
4
75.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m in
|
I 55
Keep slight left at fork onto I 55
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
7
189.6 mi into trip
|
~3h 27m in
Take the exit toward MO 30 East: Gravois Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 207A
Toward MO 30 East: Gravois Avenue
4
191.3 mi into trip
|
~3h 31m in
|
Market Street
Turn right onto Market Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$29.91 one way
$59.82 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
67 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $32.84 | $65.67 |
| premium | $4.89 | $36.81 | $73.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $42.24 | $84.47 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 66.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 57.4 | 0 | $20.09 | $9.18 |
| Efficient EV | 47.8 | 0 | $16.74 | $7.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 76.5 | 0 | $26.78 | $12.24 |
Gas CO2
67 kg
EV CO2
22 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.
Destination
St. Louis, MO
Night in St. Louis on Saturday
Local time
11:18 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
64°F
Oakville, MO
96 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
5 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 31m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Gateway Arch National Park
National Park
Gateway Arch National Park commemorates President Jefferson’s vision of a continental nation, the individuals and cultural groups who helped shape its history, St. Louis’ role in westward expansion, a...
0 mi from route
~1 min detour
$19
near mile 191.3
View on nps.gov
Ste. Geneviève National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Established by 1750, Ste. Geneviève was the first permanent European settlement in Missouri. Early French Canadian settlers were drawn here by the rich agricultural land known as Le Grand Champ (the B...
5 mi from route
~13 min detour
Free
near mile 131.9
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience, with 92% of the drive on major roads like I-55 and Rosa Parks Highway. The longest uninterrupted stretch measures 175.7 miles on I-55, so you'll be settling into a consistent pace for a significant portion of the journey. While it's largely an interstate drive, the final approach into St. Louis will involve navigating city surface streets like South Tucker Boulevard. This means the latter part of your trip will transition from high-speed cruising to more urban driving conditions.
92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 175.7 mi on I 55.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and Rosa Parks Highway. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near MO 84 / East Washington Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Hayti, MO to St. Louis, MO is easy. At 3h 31m with 92% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (MO 84 / East Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 75.6 miles (I 55): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
About the Cities
Arriving in St. Louis, MO
Full guide →The Gateway City of St. Louis is the epitome of the modern Midwestern metropolis. Missouri's second-largest city is vibrant but laid-back, populous but navigable, historic but still relevant. The city's planners have created an aesthetically beautiful city, with plenty of green space amidst buildings both old and new, framed by the majestic Mississippi and Missouri rivers. And capping it all is the world's tallest man-made monument, the beautiful and iconic Gateway Arch. St. Louis is a city of culture and surprisingly inexpensive. Among American cities, only Washington, D.C. has more free attractions for tourists and residents alike. Hotels, restaurants, and even parking garages avoid the premium pricing common in other big cities. Although often overlooked, St. Louis can be an affordable, educational, and fun family getaway.
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 3h 31m. Total distance: 191.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 175.7 miles on I 55. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (MO 84 / East Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 75.6 miles (I 55): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes — Gateway Arch National Park and Ste. Geneviève National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.0 hours — manageable with a long break at St. Louis, MO, but most travelers stay overnight.
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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From St. Louis, MO
More trips to St. Louis, MO
Explore more options from Hayti, MO or browse trips ending in St. Louis, MO.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse MO road trips.