How far is Cape Girardeau, MO from Monett, MO?
The driving distance from Cape Girardeau, MO to Monett, MO is about 306.3 miles (493 km), with a travel time of about 06h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 244.3 miles (393.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 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 06h 12m.
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.
City in Shannon County, Missouri, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cape Girardeau and Monett.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cape Girardeau and Monett.
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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
182.8 mi · 3 hr 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 60 West, MO 413: Springfield, Republic
1235 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left
11.1 mi · 17 min
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Continue on Southwest Elm Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Southwest Elm Street
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Continue straight
5.3 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
13 mi · 19 min
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Turn right onto Farm Road 2240
3 mi · 5 min · Farm Road 2240
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Continue on East Cleveland Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · East Cleveland Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Cleveland Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cape Girardeau and Monett.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US 60 West
Take the exit slight right
183 mi · 03h 35m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cape Girardeau and Showers And Thunderstorms near Monett.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cape Girardeau to Monett?
The road trip is about 306.3 miles (493 km) and usually takes 06h 12m 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?
Birch Tree is a useful midpoint, sitting about 153 miles from Cape Girardeau and 153.4 miles from Monett.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 244.3 miles (393.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 62 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 $40.76 one way or $81.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Cape Girardeau and Showers And Thunderstorms near Monett.
Stop Ideas Near Birch Tree
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 Birch Tree.
Poplar Bluff
Walnut Ridge
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cape Girardeau and Monett. Straight-line distance: 244.32 mi (393.19 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 Monett
City in Lawrence County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 9,161 |
| Coordinates | 36.9289500, -93.9277100 |
| Altitude | 413 |
| Country | United States |
End: Monett (-93.92771, 36.92895)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 493 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 49m |
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 | $40.76 | $81.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $45.97 | $91.95 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $50.31 | $100.62 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $57.34 | $114.67 |
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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