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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
82.46 mi
01h 53m
Flight
71 mi
114.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71 mi
Kilometers
114.27 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.46 mi
Kilometers
132.7 km
Drive Time
01h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bonne Terre
Fri, Apr 17, 12:05 PM CDT
Return by in Cape Girardeau
Fri, Apr 17, 1:58 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cape Girardeau
2026-04-17T10:12
Arrive Bonne Terre
Fri, Apr 17, 12:05 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:44 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
Marquand
MO

City in Missouri, USA

From Cape Girardeau
41.2 mi
00h 56m
To Bonne Terre
41.3 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 14 mph S
Destination
59°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Broadway Street

    2 mi · 4 min · Broadway Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Kingshighway

    3.9 mi · 6 min · North Kingshighway

  3. 3

    Continue on East Jackson Boulevard

    7.6 mi · 13 min · East Jackson Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    19.3 mi · 26 min

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn straight

    29 m · 3 sec

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn slight left

    17.4 mi · 24 min

  7. 7

    Turn left

    2 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    27 m · 2 sec

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout

    1755 ft · 39 sec

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right toward US 67 North: Farmington

    1330 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    28.5 mi · 33 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 47, MO K: Bonne Terre, Terre Du Lac

    1197 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left

    1.1 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Turn slight left onto Park Avenue

    1567 ft · 34 sec · Park Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Division Street

    4 m · 1 sec · North Division Street

  16. 16

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 67 North
28.7 mi · 35%
East Jackson Boulevard
27.2 mi · 33%
North Kingshighway
3.9 mi · 5%
Broadway Street
2 mi · 2%
Park Avenue
0.3 mi
MO 47
0.23 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.5 mi
71 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marquand
00h 56m from Cape Girardeau
Leave By
2:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Marquand, 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 Marquand.

RAIL

Poplar Bluff

78 mi away
400 South Main St.
RAIL

Carbondale station

90 mi away
401 South Illinois St.
RAIL

Du Quoin

104 mi away
20 North Chestnut St.
BUS

Marion, IL

112 mi away
2100 West Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cape Girardeau and Bonne Terre. Straight-line distance: 71 mi (114.27 km).

Cape Girardeau

#1 Cape Girardeau

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

Population41,588
Coordinates37.3058800, -89.5181500
Altitude108
CountryUnited States
Bonne Terre

#2 Bonne Terre

City

Population6,824
Coordinates37.9231100, -90.5554000
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
Start: Cape Girardeau (-89.51815, 37.30588)
End: Bonne Terre (-90.5554, 37.92311)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 133 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.91 gal
11.01 L · about $10.97
Round trip
$21.95
5.82 gal · 22.02 L
Estimated CO2
25.9 kg one way
Round trip: 51.7 kg / 114 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Missouri · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Cape Girardeau and Bonne Terre. The current time is 10:12:27.

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.