Origin
Wardell, MO
Late night in Wardell on Sunday
Local time
12:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wardell, MO to Hayti, MO
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
27m
Distance
16 mi
26 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wardell, MO
Valeria Boltneva
Hayti, MO
Valeria Boltneva
Trip Overview
Wardell to Hayti is 16 miles and takes about 27 minutes via I-55, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Missouri, moving from the Midwest region to another part of the Midwest. The drive is mostly on the interstate, making it a quick and straightforward connection between these two points. Given its brevity, it's an easy addition to a larger journey or a simple transit for local needs. You'll find this route requires minimal planning due to its short distance and duration.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 55 | 8.1 mi | 8m |
| East Broad Street | 6.5 mi | 15m |
| MO 84 | 1 mi | 1m |
| South 3rd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Railroad Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 55
— 8.1 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wardell, MO and Hayti, MO.
1
Start on this road
60 ft
·
7 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto MO B
104 ft
·
8 sec
·
Railroad Street
3
Turn left onto MO A
6.5 mi
·
15 min
·
East Broad Street
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward I 55 South, US 61 South: Blytheville
5
Merge onto I 55; US 61
8.1 mi
·
8 min
·
I 55; US 61
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 19
Toward MO 84: Hayti, Caruthersville
7
Turn right onto MO 84
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
MO 84
8
Turn left onto South 3rd Street
108 ft
·
4 sec
·
South 3rd Street
9
Arrive at destination
South 3rd Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 16 — 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
|
MO B / Railroad Street
Turn right onto MO B / Railroad Street
Navigation decision point
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MO A / East Broad Street
Turn left onto MO A / East Broad Street
Navigation decision point
5
6.5 mi into trip
|
~15m 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
6
14.8 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the exit toward MO 84: Hayti, Caruthersville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 19
Toward MO 84: Hayti, Caruthersville
4
16 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
South 3rd Street
Turn left onto South 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.50 one way
$5.00 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.75 | $5.49 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.08 | $6.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.53 | $7.07 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.68 | $0.77 |
| Efficient EV | 4 | 0 | $1.40 | $0.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.24 | $1.02 |
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.
Destination
Hayti, MO
Late night in Hayti on Sunday
Local time
12:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
16 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
27m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive offers a mixed experience, with 57% of the journey on highways. You'll spend a significant portion on I-55, including the longest uninterrupted stretch of 8.1 miles. Expect this part to feel like a typical interstate drive, facilitating straightforward progress. The route also incorporates East Broad Street and MO 84, which likely offer a change of pace from the highway. This blend means you get efficiency on the interstate balanced with shorter segments on local roads.
57% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.1 mi on I 55.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near MO B / Railroad 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 27m drive. You will face about 7 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 B / Railroad Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (MO A / East Broad Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Wardell, MO to Hayti, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Caruthersville along the way.
Caruthersville
14.8 mi in
|
~24m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 16 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (57%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.1 miles on I 55. 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 (MO B / Railroad Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (MO A / East Broad Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Hayti, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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