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Trip from Ionia, MO to Hastain, MO

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 4, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

55m

Distance

39.7 mi

64 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min
4 AM
0h 51m ★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 53m

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

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Downtown Ionia, MO, MO

Ionia, MO

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Downtown Hastain, MO, MO

Hastain, MO

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Trip Overview

Ionia, MO to Hastain, MO is 39.7 miles and takes about 55m via US 65, MO 7, and MO M, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, single-day trip primarily within Missouri's Midwest region. You'll spend most of your time on well-maintained highways, making it an efficient way to cover the distance. If you're looking for a quick connection between these two points without much fuss, this route fits the bill. It's a practical choice for a short journey where the focus is simply on getting from point A to point B.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 65 24.9 mi 30m
MO 7 5.5 mi 8m
MO M 3.7 mi 6m
1st Street 2.7 mi 4m
MO V 2.7 mi 4m
Main Street 0.2 mi <1m
4th Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 65 — 24.9 mi, about 30m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ionia, MO and Hastain, MO.

1

Start on 4th Street

132 ft · 7 sec · 4th Street
2

Turn right onto Main Street

0.2 mi · 54 sec · Main Street
3

Turn left onto MO P

2.7 mi · 4 min · 1st Street
4

Turn right onto US 65; MO 52

25 mi · 30 min · US 65; MO 52
5

Turn left onto MO 7

5.5 mi · 8 min · MO 7
6

Turn left onto MO M

3.7 mi · 6 min · MO M
7

Turn right onto MO V

2.7 mi · 4 min · MO V
8

Turn right

271 ft · 11 sec
9

Arrive at destination

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in and county seat of Benton County, Missouri, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Warsaw, MO

20 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.

Popular next leg

Warsaw, MO to Hastain, MO

18.9 mi · 30m

Pacing Suggestions

Riverview, MO

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 39.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Warsaw, MO

Meal break

The midpoint is around 19.8 miles from Ionia, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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 7

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 33.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Main Street

Turn right onto Main Street

Navigation decision point

3
0.2 mi into trip | ~1m in | MO P / 1st Street

Turn left onto MO P / 1st Street

Navigation decision point

3
2.9 mi into trip | ~5m in | US 65; MO 52

Turn right onto US 65; MO 52

Navigation decision point

3
27.8 mi into trip | ~35m in | MO 7

Turn left onto MO 7

Navigation decision point

3
33.3 mi into trip | ~44m in | MO M

Turn left onto MO M

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.60 one way

$13.20 round trip

$4.22/gal 25.4 MPG avg 14 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $7.19 $14.38
premium $5.18 $8.10 $16.20
diesel $5.35 $8.36 $16.72

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$7

Estimated CO2 emission: 13.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 11.9 0 $4.17 $1.91
Efficient EV 9.9 0 $3.47 $1.59
EV Truck/SUV 15.9 0 $5.56 $2.54

Gas CO2

14 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (64% 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 22, 2026

Origin

Ionia, MO

Evening in Ionia on Wednesday

Local time

8:05 PM

CDT

Current temp

56°F

Patchy Fog

E 7 mph 31% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued May 21 at 8:08PM CDT until May 24 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued May 21 at 8:08PM CDT until May 25 at 5:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Destination

Hastain, MO

Evening in Hastain on Wednesday

Local time

8:05 PM

CDT

Current temp

57°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

E 6 mph 30% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued May 21 at 8:08PM CDT until May 24 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued May 21 at 8:08PM CDT until May 25 at 5:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

70°F

Warsaw, MO

20 mi in

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

1 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

55m 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?

This drive is largely highway-focused, with 76% of the route utilizing higher-speed roads. You'll experience a continuous stretch of 24.9 miles on US 65, offering a consistent pace. The journey transitions between US 65 and Missouri state routes MO 7 and MO M, providing a slight variation in scenery and road type without significant disruption. Expect a straightforward driving experience that prioritizes efficient travel over winding backroads. The road characteristics remain fairly uniform, allowing for a predictable and steady drive.

76% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 24.9 mi on US 65.

How Hard Is This Drive?

2/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 65 and MO 7. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Main Street.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Ionia, MO to Hastain, MO is easy. At 55m with 76% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (MO P / 1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles (US 65; MO 52): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,014 ft 705 ft

Total Climb

472 ft

Total Descent

724 ft

Highest Point

1,014 ft

~2.8 mi in

Elevation Range

309 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Ionia, MO

Full guide →

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 55m. Total distance: 39.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

55m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (76%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 24.9 miles on US 65. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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 (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (MO P / 1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles (US 65; MO 52): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Hastain, 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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