How far is Bonne Terre, MO from Cape Girardeau, MO?
The driving distance from Bonne Terre, MO to Cape Girardeau, MO is about 88.9 miles (143.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 71 miles (114.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bonne Terre and Cape Girardeau.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bonne Terre and Cape Girardeau.
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Start on North Division Street
4 m · 6 sec · North Division Street
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Turn left onto Park Avenue
1567 ft · 31 sec · Park Avenue
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Continue on Benham Street
3074 ft · 1 min · Benham Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1376 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
28.4 mi · 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 72, US 67 Business: Fredericktown, Arcadia
908 ft · 21 sec
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Turn left
2440 ft · 53 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
65 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2 mi · 3 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
17.4 mi · 24 min
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At the end of the road, turn straight
26 m · 3 sec
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Turn slight left
27.1 mi · 40 min
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Continue on North Kingshighway
3.6 mi · 6 min · North Kingshighway
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Turn left onto Broadway Street
2 mi · 4 min · Broadway Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Broadway Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bonne Terre and Cape Girardeau.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Benham Street
Merge slight left
28.4 mi · 00h 33m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Bonne Terre and Mostly Sunny then Chance 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 Bonne Terre to Cape Girardeau?
The road trip is about 88.9 miles (143.1 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?
Marquand is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.2 miles from Bonne Terre and 47.7 miles from Cape Girardeau.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 71 miles (114.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:20 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.84 one way or $23.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Bonne Terre and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cape Girardeau.
Stop Ideas Near Marquand
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Marquand.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bonne Terre and Cape Girardeau. Straight-line distance: 71 mi (114.27 km).
#1 Bonne Terre
City
| Population | 6,824 |
| Coordinates | 37.9231100, -90.5554000 |
| Altitude | 251 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cape Girardeau
The second-largest city in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri.
| Population | 41,588 |
| Coordinates | 37.3058800, -89.5181500 |
| Altitude | 108 |
| Country | United States |
End: Broadway Street (-89.518146, 37.305904)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 143 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 06m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $11.84 | $23.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $13.35 | $26.71 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $14.61 | $29.23 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $16.65 | $33.31 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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