How far is Cape Girardeau, MO from Bonne Terre, MO?
The driving distance from Cape Girardeau, MO to Bonne Terre, MO is about 82.5 miles (132.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 71 miles (114.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 46m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.
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 Missouri, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cape Girardeau and Bonne Terre.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cape Girardeau and Bonne Terre.
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Start on Broadway Street
2 mi · 4 min · Broadway Street
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Turn right onto North Kingshighway
3.9 mi · 6 min · North Kingshighway
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Continue on East Jackson Boulevard
7.6 mi · 13 min · East Jackson Boulevard
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Continue straight
19.3 mi · 26 min
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At the end of the road, turn straight
29 m · 3 sec
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At the end of the road, turn slight left
17.4 mi · 24 min
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Turn left
2 mi · 3 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
27 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1755 ft · 39 sec
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Take the ramp right toward US 67 North: Farmington
1330 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
28.5 mi · 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 47, MO K: Bonne Terre, Terre Du Lac
1197 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left
1.1 km · 1 min
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Turn slight left onto Park Avenue
1567 ft · 34 sec · Park Avenue
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Turn right onto North Division Street
4 m · 1 sec · North Division Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Division Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cape Girardeau and Bonne Terre.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
US 67 North
Merge slight left
28.5 mi · 00h 33m
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 then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cape Girardeau and Mostly Cloudy near Bonne Terre.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cape Girardeau to Bonne Terre?
The road trip is about 82.5 miles (132.7 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?
Marquand is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.2 miles from Cape Girardeau and 41.3 miles from Bonne Terre.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 71 miles (114.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 2:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.97 one way or $21.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Cape Girardeau and Mostly Cloudy near Bonne Terre.
Stop Ideas Near Marquand
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 Marquand.
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Carbondale station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cape Girardeau and Bonne Terre. Straight-line distance: 71 mi (114.27 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 Bonne Terre
City
| Population | 6,824 |
| Coordinates | 37.9231100, -90.5554000 |
| Altitude | 251 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bonne Terre (-90.5554, 37.92311)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 133 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 01m |
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 | $10.97 | $21.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $12.38 | $24.75 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $13.54 | $27.09 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $15.43 | $30.87 |
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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