How far is Cape Girardeau, MO from Marshfield, MO?
The driving distance from Cape Girardeau, MO to Marshfield, MO is about 251.3 miles (404.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 186.2 miles (299.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 02m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 01m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Carter County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cape Girardeau and Marshfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cape Girardeau and Marshfield.
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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
150.2 mi · 2 hr 56 min
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Turn right onto North Diggins Main Street
34 m · 11 sec · North Diggins Main Street
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Turn left onto West Springfield Avenue
131 m · 19 sec · West Springfield Avenue
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Continue straight
2456 ft · 2 min
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Turn right
12.2 mi · 18 min
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Turn right onto Commercial Street
48 m · 11 sec · Commercial Street
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Turn left onto South Crittenden Street
1149 ft · 53 sec · South Crittenden Street
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Turn left onto East Jefferson Street
106 m · 21 sec · East Jefferson Street
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Turn left onto North Clay Street
46 m · 7 sec · North Clay Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Clay Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cape Girardeau and Marshfield.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 60 West
Take the exit slight right
150 mi · 02h 56m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Cape Girardeau and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Marshfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cape Girardeau to Marshfield?
The road trip is about 251.3 miles (404.4 km) and usually takes 05h 01m 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?
Van Buren is a useful midpoint, sitting about 125.5 miles from Cape Girardeau and 125.8 miles from Marshfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 186.2 miles (299.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.1 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 6:58 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.45 one way or $66.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Cape Girardeau and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Marshfield.
Stop Ideas Near Van Buren
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 Van Buren.
Poplar Bluff
Walnut Ridge
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cape Girardeau and Marshfield. Straight-line distance: 186.21 mi (299.68 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 Marshfield
City in Missouri
| Population | 7,678 |
| Coordinates | 37.3386600, -92.9071200 |
| Altitude | 455 |
| Country | United States |
End: Marshfield (-92.90712, 37.33866)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 404 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 08m |
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 | $33.45 | $66.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $37.72 | $75.45 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $41.28 | $82.56 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $47.05 | $94.09 |
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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