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

The driving distance from Cape Girardeau, MO to Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO is about 124.8 miles (200.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 106.3 miles (171.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 51m 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
124.78 mi
02h 25m
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
124.78 mi
Kilometers
200.82 km
Drive Time
02h 25m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bellefontaine Neighbors
Thu, Apr 16, 12:44 AM CDT
Return by in Cape Girardeau
Thu, Apr 16, 3:10 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cape Girardeau
2026-04-15T22:19
Arrive Bellefontaine Neighbors
Thu, Apr 16, 12:44 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cape Girardeau
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 Cape Girardeau
62.4 mi
01h 12m
To Bellefontaine Neighbors
62.4 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph SSW
Destination
83°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
13 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Broadway Street

    2 mi · 4 min · Broadway Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Kingshighway

    3.6 mi · 6 min · North Kingshighway

  3. 3

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

    1606 ft · 39 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    95.1 mi · 1 hr 42 min

  5. 5

    Continue on Rosa Parks Highway

    14 mi · 18 min · Rosa Parks Highway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Third Street Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Third Street Expressway

  7. 7

    Merge slight right onto Andy Gammon Memorial Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Andy Gammon Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Mark Twain Expressway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Mark Twain Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Adelaide Avenue

    770 ft · 16 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Adelaide Avenue

    2115 ft · 1 min · Adelaide Avenue

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Hall Street

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Hall Street

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Riverview Drive

    51 m · 8 sec · Riverview Drive

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Chain of Rocks Drive

    2003 ft · 58 sec · Chain of Rocks Drive

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Bellefontaine Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Bellefontaine Road

  15. 15

    Turn left

    48 m · 12 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
95.4 mi · 76%
Rosa Parks Highway
14 mi · 11%
North Kingshighway
3.63 mi · 3%
Hall Street
3.6 mi · 3%
Third Street Expressway
2.05 mi · 2%
Broadway Street
2 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 55 North

Merge slight left

95.1 mi · 01h 42m

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 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.5 mi
106.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bloomsdale
01h 12m from Cape Girardeau
Leave By
1:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Cape Girardeau and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Bellefontaine Neighbors.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 124.8 miles (200.8 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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 62.4 miles from Cape Girardeau and 62.4 miles from Bellefontaine Neighbors.

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 18.5 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 1:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.59 one way or $33.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Cape Girardeau and Bellefontaine Neighbors. Straight-line distance: 106.35 mi (171.15 km).

Cape Girardeau

#1 Cape Girardeau

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

Population41,588
Coordinates37.3058800, -89.5181500
Altitude108
CountryUnited States
Bellefontaine Neighbors

#2 Bellefontaine Neighbors

City in Saint Louis County, Missouri, United States

Population10,297
Coordinates38.7403300, -90.2265000
Altitude140
CountryUnited States
Start: Cape Girardeau (-89.51815, 37.30588)
End: Bellefontaine Neighbors (-90.2265, 38.74033)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 201 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.4 gal
16.67 L · about $16.59
Round trip
$33.18
8.8 gal · 33.34 L
Estimated CO2
39.1 kg one way
Round trip: 78.2 kg / 172 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.59 $33.18
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.71 $37.43
Premium $4.65 $20.48 $40.96
Diesel $5.30 $23.34 $46.68

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Cape Girardeau and Bellefontaine Neighbors. The current time is 22:19:09.

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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.