How far is Cape Girardeau, MO from Liberty, MO?
The driving distance from Cape Girardeau, MO to Liberty, MO is about 196.3 miles (315.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 163.7 miles (263.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 25m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Jefferson County, Missouri, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cape Girardeau and Liberty.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cape Girardeau and Liberty.
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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
84.9 mi · 1 hr 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO M: Antonia, Barnhart
1759 ft · 44 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left
11.8 mi · 18 min
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Continue straight
6.3 mi · 10 min
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Turn right
2.2 mi · 4 min
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Take the ramp left toward I 44 West, US 50 West: Rolla
1391 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
12.3 mi · 14 min · Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 100 West: Washington
2260 ft · 48 sec
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Turn right
669 ft · 13 sec
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Continue straight
4.3 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
4.9 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
2326 ft · 46 sec
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Continue straight
28.5 mi · 41 min
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Turn right onto Market Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · Market Street
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Turn left
15.2 mi · 27 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
11.9 mi · 21 min
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Turn right
4.8 mi · 12 min
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Turn left onto County Road 440
648 ft · 28 sec · County Road 440
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Road 440
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cape Girardeau and Liberty.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 55 North
Merge slight left
84.9 mi · 01h 31m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cape Girardeau and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Liberty.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cape Girardeau to Liberty?
The road trip is about 196.3 miles (315.9 km) and usually takes 04h 25m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Scotsdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.1 miles from Cape Girardeau and 98.2 miles from Liberty.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 163.7 miles (263.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.6 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:10 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.13 one way or $52.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Cape Girardeau and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Liberty.
Stop Ideas Near Scotsdale
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 Scotsdale.
Kirkwood
Washington
Gateway Transportation Center
Alton
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cape Girardeau and Liberty. Straight-line distance: 163.71 mi (263.46 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 Liberty
City in Missouri, United States
| Population | 32,418 |
| Coordinates | 38.6892100, -91.9593500 |
| Altitude | 197 |
| Country | United States |
End: Liberty (-91.95935, 38.68921)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 316 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 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 | $26.13 | $52.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $29.47 | $58.95 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $32.25 | $64.50 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $36.76 | $73.51 |
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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