How far is Battlefield, MO from Cape Girardeau, MO?

The driving distance from Battlefield, MO to Cape Girardeau, MO is about 272.3 miles (438.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 212.4 miles (341.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
272.33 mi
04h 17m
Flight
212.36 mi
341.76 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
212.36 mi
Kilometers
341.76 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
272.33 mi
Kilometers
438.27 km
Drive Time
04h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cape Girardeau
Wed, Apr 29, 11:34 AM CDT
Return by in Battlefield
Wed, Apr 29, 3:51 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Battlefield
2026-04-29T07:17
Arrive Cape Girardeau
Wed, Apr 29, 11:34 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:26 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Battlefield
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Winona
MO

City in Missouri, United States

From Battlefield
135.8 mi
02h 08m
To Cape Girardeau
136.5 mi
02h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 mph N
Destination
56°F
Overnight

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Battlefield and Cape Girardeau.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Battlefield and Cape Girardeau.

  1. 1

    Start on West 3rd Street

    21 m · 4 sec · West 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 60 East, US 160 East, MO 13 North: Rogersville

    905 ft · 22 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto James River Freeway

    80.1 mi · 1 hr 34 min · James River Freeway

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    9.9 mi · 11 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on US 60 East: Mountain View, Poplar Bluff

    90.4 mi · 1 hr 47 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    4.8 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto North Westwood Boulevard

    823 ft · 14 sec · North Westwood Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn slight left

    84 m · 12 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left

    756 ft · 16 sec

  11. 11

    Take the ramp right

    1102 ft · 27 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    51 mi · 59 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55 North: Saint Louis

    1793 ft · 44 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    27.4 mi · 29 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on US 61, I 55 Business: Cape Girardeau

    2 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Shawnee Parkway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Shawnee Parkway

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Sprigg Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Sprigg Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Broadway Street

    2497 ft · 51 sec · Broadway Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Battlefield and Cape Girardeau.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 60 East
95.3 mi · 35%
James River Freeway
90 mi · 33%
North Westwood Boulevard
51.4 mi · 19%
I 55 North
27.8 mi · 10%
US 61
1.97 mi · 1%
Shawnee Parkway
1.6 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 60 East

Keep slight left to continue on US 60 East: Mountain View, Poplar Bluff

90.4 mi · 01h 47m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+59.9 mi
212.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winona
02h 08m from Battlefield
Leave By
8:26 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Battlefield and Showers And Thunderstorms near Cape Girardeau.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Battlefield to Cape Girardeau?

The road trip is about 272.3 miles (438.3 km) and usually takes 04h 17m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Winona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 135.8 miles from Battlefield and 136.5 miles from Cape Girardeau.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 212.4 miles (341.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:26 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.24 one way or $72.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Battlefield and Showers And Thunderstorms near Cape Girardeau.

Stop Ideas Near Winona

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Winona, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Winona.

RAIL

Poplar Bluff

87 mi away
400 South Main St.
RAIL

Walnut Ridge

110 mi away
109 Southwest Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Battlefield and Cape Girardeau. Straight-line distance: 212.36 mi (341.76 km).

Battlefield

#1 Battlefield

City in Greene County, Missouri, United States

Population6,665
Coordinates37.1156100, -93.3701900
Altitude388
CountryUnited States
Cape Girardeau

#2 Cape Girardeau

The second-largest city in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri.

Population41,588
Coordinates37.3058800, -89.5181500
Altitude108
CountryUnited States
Start: West 3rd Street (-93.370189, 37.115664)
End: Broadway Street (-89.518146, 37.305904)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 438 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.61 gal
36.38 L · about $36.24
Round trip
$72.48
19.22 gal · 72.76 L
Estimated CO2
85.4 kg one way
Round trip: 170.8 kg / 377 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $36.24 $72.48
Mid-grade $4.25 $40.87 $81.74
Premium $4.65 $44.72 $89.45
Diesel $5.30 $50.97 $101.94

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Missouri · Apr 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Battlefield and Cape Girardeau. The current time is 07:17:11.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.