How far is Cape Girardeau, MO from Clayton, MO?
The driving distance from Cape Girardeau, MO to Clayton, MO is about 115.1 miles (185.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 102.2 miles (164.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 35m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 17m.
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 and the county seat of Ste.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cape Girardeau and Clayton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cape Girardeau and Clayton.
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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
4.3 mi · 5 min · Rosa Parks Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Reavis Barracks Road
742 ft · 24 sec
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Turn left onto Reavis Barracks Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Reavis Barracks Road
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Continue on Mackenzie Road
2623 ft · 1 min · Mackenzie Road
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Turn left onto Reavis Road
2639 ft · 1 min · Reavis Road
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Turn right onto Tesson Ferry Road
2511 ft · 58 sec · Tesson Ferry Road
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Continue on South Rock Hill Road
3232 ft · 1 min · South Rock Hill Road
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Turn slight right
43 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto Laclede Station Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · Laclede Station Road
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Continue on South Hanley Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · South Hanley Road
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Turn right onto Wydown Boulevard
3050 ft · 1 min · Wydown Boulevard
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Turn right onto Hillvale Drive
54 m · 8 sec · Hillvale Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hillvale Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cape Girardeau and Clayton.
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 Sunny leaving Cape Girardeau and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Clayton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cape Girardeau to Clayton?
The road trip is about 115.1 miles (185.2 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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?
Sainte Genevieve is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.5 miles from Cape Girardeau and 57.5 miles from Clayton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 102.2 miles (164.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 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 1:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.31 one way or $30.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Cape Girardeau and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Clayton.
Stop Ideas Near Sainte Genevieve
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 Sainte Genevieve.
Du Quoin
Gateway Transportation Center
Kirkwood
Carbondale station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cape Girardeau and Clayton. Straight-line distance: 102.25 mi (164.55 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 Clayton
Inner-ring suburb of St.
| Population | 16,775 |
| Coordinates | 38.6425500, -90.3237300 |
| Altitude | 173 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clayton (-90.32373, 38.64255)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 185 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 26m |
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 | $15.31 | $30.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $17.27 | $34.53 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $18.90 | $37.79 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $21.53 | $43.07 |
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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