How far is Cape Girardeau, MO from Nevada, MO?
The driving distance from Cape Girardeau, MO to Nevada, MO is about 352.6 miles (567.4 km), with a travel time of about 07h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 267.4 miles (430.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 17m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 08m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Phelps County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cape Girardeau and Nevada.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cape Girardeau and Nevada.
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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
11.7 mi · 18 min
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Turn left
27 mi · 38 min
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Continue on West Gravois Avenue
1148 ft · 29 sec · West Gravois Avenue
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Turn right
1193 ft · 35 sec
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Take the exit left toward I 44 West: Rolla
1208 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
109.5 mi · 1 hr 58 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 32, MO 5, MO 64: Hartville
932 ft · 20 sec
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Turn right onto South Jefferson Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · South Jefferson Avenue
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Turn left onto West Commercial Street
4.3 mi · 7 min · West Commercial Street
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Continue straight
42.8 mi · 1 hr 2 min
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Take the ramp right toward MO 13 North: Humansville
1598 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
21.5 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 54: Collins
1074 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left
41.2 mi · 52 min
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Turn right onto East Hickory Street
2419 ft · 1 min · East Hickory Street
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Turn left onto North Osage Boulevard
1104 ft · 32 sec · North Osage Boulevard
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Turn right
75 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto East Walnut Street
1249 ft · 55 sec · East Walnut Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Walnut Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cape Girardeau and Nevada.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 44 West
Merge slight left
109 mi · 01h 58m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cape Girardeau and Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny near Nevada.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cape Girardeau to Nevada?
The road trip is about 352.6 miles (567.4 km) and usually takes 07h 08m 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?
Saint James is a useful midpoint, sitting about 176.2 miles from Cape Girardeau and 176.5 miles from Nevada.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 267.4 miles (430.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 85.2 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 $46.91 one way or $93.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 110.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Cape Girardeau and Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny near Nevada.
Stop Ideas Near Saint James
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 Saint James.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cape Girardeau and Nevada. Straight-line distance: 267.38 mi (430.3 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 Nevada
Town in Vernon County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 8,196 |
| Coordinates | 37.8392100, -94.3546700 |
| Altitude | 266 |
| Country | United States |
End: Nevada (-94.35467, 37.83921)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 567 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 23m |
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 | $46.91 | $93.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $52.91 | $105.81 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $57.90 | $115.79 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $65.98 | $131.96 |
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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