How far is Cape Girardeau, MO from Excelsior Springs, MO?
The driving distance from Cape Girardeau, MO to Excelsior Springs, MO is about 343.4 miles (552.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 291.2 miles (468.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 06h 40m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Human settlement in Montgomery County, Missouri, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cape Girardeau and Excelsior Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cape Girardeau and Excelsior Springs.
-
1
Start on Broadway Street
2 mi · 4 min · Broadway Street
-
2
Turn right onto North Kingshighway
3.6 mi · 6 min · North Kingshighway
-
3
Take the ramp slight right toward I 55 North: Saint Louis
1606 ft · 39 sec
-
4
Merge slight left
95.1 mi · 1 hr 42 min
-
5
Continue on Rosa Parks Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Rosa Parks Highway
-
6
Take the exit slight right toward I 270 West, I 255 East: Kansas City, Chicago
1279 ft · 27 sec
-
7
Keep slight left to continue on I 270 West: Kansas City
118 m · 8 sec
-
8
Continue on I 270 West
1.2 km · 1 min
-
9
Merge slight left
11.5 mi · 14 min
-
10
Take the exit slight right toward I 64, US 40, US 61: Wentzville, Saint Louis
705 ft · 17 sec
-
11
Keep slight left to continue on I 64 West, US 40 West, US 61 North: Wentzville
2009 ft · 49 sec
-
12
Continue on I 64 West, US 40 West, US 61 North: Wentzville
674 ft · 10 sec
-
13
Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
25.4 mi · 31 min · Avenue of the Saints
-
14
Take the exit slight left toward I 70 West, US 40 West: Kansas City
3047 ft · 1 min
-
15
Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
80.7 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
-
16
Continue on Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
2 mi · 2 min · Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
-
17
Continue on Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
-
18
Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
-
19
Continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
54.4 mi · 58 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
-
20
Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
19.8 mi · 21 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
-
21
Take the exit slight right toward MO 13: Higginsville, Warrensburg
1012 ft · 26 sec
-
22
Turn right
24.6 mi · 31 min
-
23
Take the exit left toward MO 10 West: Excelsior Springs
1495 ft · 41 sec
-
24
Continue straight
2.6 mi · 3 min
-
25
Keep slight right to continue on MO 10 West: Excelsior Springs
13.9 mi · 20 min
-
26
Turn right onto South Thompson Avenue
32 m · 5 sec · South Thompson Avenue
-
27
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Thompson Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cape Girardeau and Excelsior Springs.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Cape Girardeau and Mostly Sunny near Excelsior Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cape Girardeau to Excelsior Springs?
The road trip is about 343.4 miles (552.6 km) and usually takes 06h 40m 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?
High Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 171.5 miles from Cape Girardeau and 171.9 miles from Excelsior Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 291.2 miles (468.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.2 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 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 $45.70 one way or $91.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 107.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cape Girardeau and Mostly Sunny near Excelsior Springs.
Stop Ideas Near High Hill
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Warrenton City Animal Control
Warrenton City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to High Hill.
Hermann
Washington
Jefferson City
Kirkwood
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cape Girardeau and Excelsior Springs. Straight-line distance: 291.26 mi (468.73 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 Excelsior Springs
City in Clay County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 11,833 |
| Coordinates | 39.3391700, -94.2260600 |
| Altitude | 239 |
| Country | United States |
End: Excelsior Springs (-94.22606, 39.33917)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 553 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 17m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $45.70 | $91.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $51.55 | $103.09 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $56.41 | $112.81 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $64.28 | $128.57 |
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 25, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.