How far is Branson, MO from Cape Girardeau, MO?
The driving distance from Branson, MO to Cape Girardeau, MO is about 295.9 miles (476.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 209.3 miles (336.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 16m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 38m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Branson and Cape Girardeau.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Branson and Cape Girardeau.
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Start on the route
19 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto South Business 65
52 m · 6 sec · South Business 65
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Continue on Veterans Boulevard
1889 ft · 46 sec · Veterans Boulevard
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Continue on Veterans Boulevard
46 m · 4 sec · Veterans Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Branson Landing Boulevard
88 m · 8 sec · Branson Landing Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Branson Landing Boulevard
2409 ft · 58 sec · Branson Landing Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight toward US 65 North: Springfield
1192 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway
7.7 mi · 9 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Continue on US Highway 65
12 mi · 14 min · US Highway 65
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Continue on American Legion Memorial Highway
10.9 mi · 13 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Continue on Schoolcraft Freeway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Schoolcraft Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 60 East: Cabool
1498 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
81.9 mi · 1 hr 36 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 60 East: Mountain View, Poplar Bluff
90.4 mi · 1 hr 47 min
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Keep slight right
4.8 mi · 6 min
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Turn straight onto North Westwood Boulevard
823 ft · 14 sec · North Westwood Boulevard
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Turn slight left
84 m · 12 sec
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Turn left
756 ft · 16 sec
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Take the ramp right
1102 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
51 mi · 59 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55 North: Saint Louis
1793 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
27.4 mi · 29 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 61, I 55 Business: Cape Girardeau
2 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto Shawnee Parkway
1.6 mi · 3 min · Shawnee Parkway
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Turn left onto South Sprigg Street
1.3 km · 2 min · South Sprigg Street
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Turn right onto Broadway Street
2497 ft · 51 sec · 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 Branson and Cape Girardeau.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Branson 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 Branson to Cape Girardeau?
The road trip is about 295.9 miles (476.2 km) and usually takes 04h 38m 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 147.6 miles from Branson and 148.3 miles from Cape Girardeau.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 209.3 miles (336.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 86.6 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 7:44 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.37 one way or $78.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Branson and Sunny near Cape Girardeau.
Stop Ideas Near Winona
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 Winona.
Poplar Bluff
Walnut Ridge
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Branson and Cape Girardeau. Straight-line distance: 209.3 mi (336.84 km).
#1 Branson
Town in Taney County, Missouri, USA
| Population | 11,687 |
| Coordinates | 36.6436700, -93.2185100 |
| Altitude | 237 |
| 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: 476 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 41m |
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 | $39.37 | $78.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $44.40 | $88.80 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $48.59 | $97.18 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $55.37 | $110.75 |
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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