How far is Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO from Cape Girardeau, MO?

The driving distance from Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO to Cape Girardeau, MO is about 128.4 miles (206.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 106.3 miles (171.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
128.36 mi
02h 05m
Flight
106.35 mi
171.15 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
106.35 mi
Kilometers
171.15 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
128.36 mi
Kilometers
206.58 km
Drive Time
02h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cape Girardeau
Sun, Apr 19, 7:36 AM CDT
Return by in Bellefontaine Neighbors
Sun, Apr 19, 9:42 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bellefontaine Neighbors
2026-04-19T05:31
Arrive Cape Girardeau
Sun, Apr 19, 7:36 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:05 AM to 12:05 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bellefontaine Neighbors
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Bloomsdale
MO

City in Sainte Genevieve County, Missouri, United States

From Bellefontaine Neighbors
62.5 mi
01h 02m
To Cape Girardeau
65.9 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
68°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bellefontaine Neighbors and Cape Girardeau.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    48 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Bellefontaine Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Bellefontaine Road

  3. 3

    Continue on North Broadway

    656 ft · 24 sec · North Broadway

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Riverview Drive

    1345 ft · 23 sec · Riverview Drive

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Hall Street

    39 m · 8 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Hall Street

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Hall Street

  7. 7

    Turn slight right

    65 m · 8 sec

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto Adelaide Avenue

    2346 ft · 2 min · Adelaide Avenue

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left toward I 70 East

    64 m · 5 sec · Von Phul Street

  10. 10

    Turn slight left onto I 70 East

    1160 ft · 18 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Mark Twain Expressway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Mark Twain Expressway

  12. 12

    Continue on Andy Gammon Memorial Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Andy Gammon Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Third Street Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Third Street Expressway

  14. 14

    Continue on Ozark Expressway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Ozark Expressway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Ozark Expressway

    13.2 mi · 17 min · Ozark Expressway

  16. 16

    Continue on Officer Thomas G. Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Officer Thomas G. Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway

    93.1 mi · 1 hr 40 min · Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 61, MO 34, I 55 Business: Cape Girardeau, Jackson

    814 ft · 17 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 Business, US 61 South, MO 34 East: Cape Girardeau

    1354 ft · 29 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on North Kingshighway

    3.6 mi · 6 min · North Kingshighway

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Broadway Street

    2 mi · 4 min · Broadway Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bellefontaine Neighbors 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
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway
93.1 mi · 73%
Ozark Expressway
14.1 mi · 11%
North Kingshighway
3.63 mi · 3%
Hall Street
3.5 mi · 3%
Broadway Street
2.03 mi · 2%
Third Street Expressway
1.96 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway

Continue on Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway

93.1 mi · 01h 40m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.1 mi
106.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bloomsdale
01h 02m from Bellefontaine Neighbors
Leave By
2:20 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bellefontaine Neighbors and Sunny near Cape Girardeau.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bellefontaine Neighbors to Cape Girardeau?

The road trip is about 128.4 miles (206.6 km) and usually takes 02h 05m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Bloomsdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.5 miles from Bellefontaine Neighbors and 65.9 miles from Cape Girardeau.

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

The direct path is about 106.3 miles (171.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.08 one way or $34.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bellefontaine Neighbors and Sunny near Cape Girardeau.

Stop Ideas Near Bloomsdale

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Bloomsdale, 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 Bloomsdale.

RAIL

Kirkwood

66 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

68 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Du Quoin

86 mi away
20 North Chestnut St.
RAIL

Carbondale station

93 mi away
401 South Illinois St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bellefontaine Neighbors and Cape Girardeau. Straight-line distance: 106.35 mi (171.15 km).

Bellefontaine Neighbors

#1 Bellefontaine Neighbors

City in Saint Louis County, Missouri, United States

Population10,297
Coordinates38.7403300, -90.2265000
Altitude140
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: (-90.22658, 38.74013)
End: Broadway Street (-89.518146, 37.305904)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 207 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.53 gal
17.15 L · about $17.08
Round trip
$34.17
9.06 gal · 34.3 L
Estimated CO2
40.3 kg one way
Round trip: 80.5 kg / 177 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.08 $34.17
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.27 $38.53
Premium $4.65 $21.08 $42.17
Diesel $5.30 $24.03 $48.05

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Bellefontaine Neighbors and Cape Girardeau. The current time is 05:31:43.

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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.