How far is Cape Girardeau, MO from Black Jack, MO?
The driving distance from Cape Girardeau, MO to Black Jack, MO is about 129.2 miles (208 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 110.5 miles (177.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 05m 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 02h 32m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Sainte Genevieve County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cape Girardeau and Black Jack.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cape Girardeau and Black Jack.
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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
95.1 mi · 1 hr 42 min
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Continue on Rosa Parks Highway
14 mi · 18 min · Rosa Parks Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Third Street Expressway
2 mi · 3 min · Third Street Expressway
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Merge slight right onto Andy Gammon Memorial Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Andy Gammon Memorial Highway
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Continue on Mark Twain Expressway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Mark Twain Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward West Florissant Avenue
1121 ft · 25 sec
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Turn straight onto West Florissant Avenue
1.9 mi · 4 min · West Florissant Avenue
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Turn right onto Riverview Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · Riverview Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Halls Ferry Circle
154 m · 10 sec · Halls Ferry Road
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Exit the rotary onto Halls Ferry Road
3 mi · 5 min · Halls Ferry Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Old Halls Ferry Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Old Halls Ferry Road
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Continue on Parker Road
120 m · 8 sec · Parker Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Parker Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cape Girardeau and Black Jack.
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
95.1 mi · 01h 42m
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 Cape Girardeau and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Black Jack.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cape Girardeau to Black Jack?
The road trip is about 129.2 miles (208 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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 64.6 miles from Cape Girardeau and 64.6 miles from Black Jack.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 110.5 miles (177.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.7 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 1:24 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.20 one way or $34.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Cape Girardeau and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Black Jack.
Stop Ideas Near Bloomsdale
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 Bloomsdale.
Kirkwood
Gateway Transportation Center
Du Quoin
Carbondale station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cape Girardeau and Black Jack. Straight-line distance: 110.56 mi (177.93 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 Black Jack
Suburb in northern St.
| Population | 6,921 |
| Coordinates | 38.7933800, -90.2673300 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
End: Black Jack (-90.26733, 38.79338)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 208 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 36m |
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 | $17.20 | $34.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $19.39 | $38.79 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $21.22 | $42.44 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $24.19 | $48.37 |
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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