How far is Cape Girardeau, MO from Cottleville, MO?
The driving distance from Cape Girardeau, MO to Cottleville, MO is about 133.3 miles (214.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 117.1 miles (188.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 11m 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 35m.
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
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Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cape Girardeau and Cottleville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cape Girardeau and Cottleville.
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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
1.3 mi · 2 min · Rosa Parks Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 270 West, I 255 East: Kansas City, Chicago
1279 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 270 West: Kansas City
118 m · 8 sec
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Continue on I 270 West
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
15.6 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 364 West, MO D: Saint Charles, Page Avenue
747 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MO 364 West: Saint Charles
1144 ft · 24 sec
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Continue on MO 364 West
1.3 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on MO 364 West
587 ft · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto Page Avenue
10.7 mi · 13 min · Page Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward Pitman Hill Road, Mid Rivers Mall Drive
1126 ft · 24 sec
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Turn straight onto North Saint Peters Parkway
2786 ft · 53 sec · North Saint Peters Parkway
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Turn straight onto Mid Rivers Mall Drive
79 m · 7 sec
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Turn slight right onto Mid Rivers Mall Drive
1857 ft · 50 sec · Mid Rivers Mall Drive
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Turn left onto Central School Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Central School Road
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Continue straight
88 m · 15 sec
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Turn left onto Chestnut
57 m · 10 sec · Chestnut
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Turn right onto Main Street
81 m · 12 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cape Girardeau and Cottleville.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cape Girardeau and Mostly Cloudy near Cottleville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cape Girardeau to Cottleville?
The road trip is about 133.3 miles (214.5 km) and usually takes 02h 35m 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 66.7 miles from Cape Girardeau and 66.6 miles from Cottleville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 117.1 miles (188.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.2 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 1:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.72 one way or $35.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Cape Girardeau and Mostly Cloudy near Cottleville.
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 Cottleville. Straight-line distance: 117.15 mi (188.54 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 Cottleville
City in Saint Charles County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 5,925 |
| Coordinates | 38.7461600, -90.6540100 |
| Altitude | 151 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cottleville (-90.65401, 38.74616)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 215 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 39m |
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 | $17.72 | $35.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $19.99 | $39.98 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $21.87 | $43.75 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $24.93 | $49.86 |
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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