How far is Cape Girardeau, MO from Berkeley, MO?

The driving distance from Cape Girardeau, MO to Berkeley, MO is about 123.8 miles (199.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 109.4 miles (176.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 58m 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
123.78 mi
02h 29m
Flight
109.44 mi
176.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
109.44 mi
Kilometers
176.12 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
123.78 mi
Kilometers
199.2 km
Drive Time
02h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Berkeley
Wed, Apr 15, 5:38 PM CDT
Return by in Cape Girardeau
Wed, Apr 15, 8:07 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cape Girardeau
2026-04-15T15:08
Arrive Berkeley
Wed, Apr 15, 5:38 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:29 AM to 12:29 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:32 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
61.9 mi
01h 14m
To Berkeley
61.9 mi
01h 14m

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
70°F
Overnight

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cape Girardeau and Berkeley.

  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

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Rosa Parks Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Reavis Barracks Road

    742 ft · 24 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Reavis Barracks Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Reavis Barracks Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Mackenzie Road

    2623 ft · 1 min · Mackenzie Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Reavis Road

    2639 ft · 1 min · Reavis Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Tesson Ferry Road

    2511 ft · 58 sec · Tesson Ferry Road

  11. 11

    Continue on South Rock Hill Road

    3232 ft · 1 min · South Rock Hill Road

  12. 12

    Turn slight right

    43 m · 4 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Laclede Station Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Laclede Station Road

  14. 14

    Continue on South Hanley Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Hanley Road

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto Eager Road

    3052 ft · 1 min · Eager Road

  16. 16

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 170 North

    2323 ft · 34 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight right onto Inner Belt Expressway

    8.5 mi · 11 min · Inner Belt Expressway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Airport Road

    950 ft · 20 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Airport Road

    1684 ft · 41 sec · Airport Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Evergreen Boulevard

    1653 ft · 1 min · Evergreen Boulevard

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Evergreen Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
95.4 mi · 77%
Inner Belt Expressway
8.53 mi · 7%
Rosa Parks Highway
4.29 mi · 3%
North Kingshighway
3.63 mi · 3%
Laclede Station Road
3.55 mi · 3%
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 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.4 mi
109.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bloomsdale
01h 14m from Cape Girardeau
Leave By
1:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Cape Girardeau and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Berkeley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cape Girardeau to Berkeley?

The road trip is about 123.8 miles (199.2 km) and usually takes 02h 29m 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 61.9 miles from Cape Girardeau and 61.9 miles from Berkeley.

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

The direct path is about 109.4 miles (176.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.4 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 1:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.48 one way or $32.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Cape Girardeau and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Berkeley.

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 Berkeley. Straight-line distance: 109.44 mi (176.12 km).

Cape Girardeau

#1 Cape Girardeau

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

Population41,588
Coordinates37.3058800, -89.5181500
Altitude108
CountryUnited States
Berkeley

#2 Berkeley

Suburb of St.

Population8,892
Coordinates38.7545000, -90.3312300
Altitude164
CountryUnited States
Start: Cape Girardeau (-89.51815, 37.30588)
End: Berkeley (-90.33123, 38.7545)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 199 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.37 gal
16.53 L · about $16.48
Round trip
$32.96
8.74 gal · 33.06 L
Estimated CO2
38.8 kg one way
Round trip: 77.7 kg / 171 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.48 $32.96
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.59 $37.17
Premium $4.65 $20.34 $40.68
Diesel $5.30 $23.18 $46.36

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Cape Girardeau and Berkeley. The current time is 15:08:59.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.