How far is Cape Girardeau, MO from Carl Junction, MO?
The driving distance from Cape Girardeau, MO to Carl Junction, MO is about 345.4 miles (555.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 277.8 miles (447 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 43m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Howell County, Missouri, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cape Girardeau and Carl Junction.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cape Girardeau and Carl Junction.
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Start on Broadway Street
2497 ft · 56 sec · Broadway Street
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Turn left onto North Sprigg Street
1.2 km · 2 min · North Sprigg Street
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Turn right onto Shawnee Parkway
1.6 mi · 3 min · Shawnee Parkway
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Turn left onto South Kingshighway
1.9 mi · 3 min · South Kingshighway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South, US 61 South: Sikeston
27.2 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 60 West: Dexter, Poplar Bluff
2865 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
45.4 mi · 52 min
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Keep slight left
5.5 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 60 West, US 67 North: Springfield, Saint Louis
4.5 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right
186.3 mi · 3 hr 39 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 44 West: Joplin
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Captain Aaron J Eidem Memorial Highway
56.3 mi · 1 hr · Captain Aaron J Eidem Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 49 South, US 71 South, MO 249 North: Neosho, Fort Smith
1447 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MO 249 North
1015 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Governor Warren E Hearnes Memorial Highway
5 mi · 5 min · Governor Warren E Hearnes Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 49 Business, MO 171 North: Webb City
3027 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight right onto I 49 Business, MO 171 North: Webb City
1 km · 47 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East MacArthur Drive
72 m · 3 sec · East MacArthur Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto East MacArthur Drive
1.5 km · 2 min · East MacArthur Drive
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Continue on West Macarthur Drive
2 mi · 3 min · West Macarthur Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Demott Drive
40 m · 3 sec · Demott Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Demott Drive
3.1 mi · 5 min · Demott Drive
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Turn left onto East Pennell Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Pennell Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Pennell Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cape Girardeau and Carl Junction.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US 60 West
Take the exit slight right
186 mi · 03h 39m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Cape Girardeau and Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Carl Junction.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cape Girardeau to Carl Junction?
The road trip is about 345.4 miles (555.9 km) and usually takes 06h 43m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Mountain View is a useful midpoint, sitting about 172.5 miles from Cape Girardeau and 172.9 miles from Carl Junction.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 277.8 miles (447 km), while the road route adds roughly 67.6 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.97 one way or $91.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 108.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Cape Girardeau and Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Carl Junction.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cape Girardeau and Carl Junction. Straight-line distance: 277.74 mi (446.98 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 Carl Junction
City in Jasper County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 8,430 |
| Coordinates | 37.1767200, -94.5655100 |
| Altitude | 273 |
| Country | United States |
End: Carl Junction (-94.56551, 37.17672)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 556 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 18m |
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 | $45.97 | $91.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $51.84 | $103.69 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $56.73 | $113.46 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $64.66 | $129.31 |
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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