How far is Cape Girardeau, MO from Arnold, MO?
The driving distance from Cape Girardeau, MO to Arnold, MO is about 98.1 miles (157.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 90.9 miles (146.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 42m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 51m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cape Girardeau and Arnold.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cape Girardeau and Arnold.
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Start on Broadway Street
2 mi · 4 min · Broadway Street
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Turn right onto North Kingshighway
3.6 mi · 6 min · North Kingshighway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 55 North: Saint Louis
1606 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
89.8 mi · 1 hr 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Richardson Road
961 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 55 Bypass: Missouri Baptist University
51 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto Richardson Road
1528 ft · 39 sec · Richardson Road
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Turn left onto Saint Johns Church Road
2007 ft · 59 sec · Saint Johns Church Road
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Turn left onto Jeffco Boulevard
1.4 mi · 3 min · Jeffco Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Jeffco Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cape Girardeau and Arnold.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 55 North
Merge slight left
89.8 mi · 01h 36m
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 Sunny leaving Cape Girardeau and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Arnold.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cape Girardeau to Arnold?
The road trip is about 98.1 miles (157.9 km) and usually takes 01h 51m 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?
Saint Mary is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.1 miles from Cape Girardeau and 49 miles from Arnold.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 90.9 miles (146.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 2:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.05 one way or $26.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Cape Girardeau and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Arnold.
Stop Ideas Near Saint Mary
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 Saint Mary.
Du Quoin
Carbondale station
Gateway Transportation Center
Kirkwood
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cape Girardeau and Arnold. Straight-line distance: 90.89 mi (146.27 km).
#1 Cape Girardeau
The second-largest city in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri.
| Population | 41,588 |
| Coordinates | 37.3058800, -89.5181500 |
| Altitude | 108 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Arnold
City in Missouri
| Population | 21,145 |
| Coordinates | 38.4328300, -90.3776200 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
End: Arnold (-90.37762, 38.43283)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 158 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 13m |
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 | $13.05 | $26.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $14.72 | $29.43 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $16.10 | $32.21 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $18.35 | $36.70 |
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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