How far is Cape Girardeau, MO from Oregon County, MO?
The driving distance from Cape Girardeau, MO to Oregon County, MO is about 152.4 miles (245.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 112.5 miles (181 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 35m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 17m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Butler County in Southeast Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cape Girardeau and Oregon County.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cape Girardeau and Oregon County.
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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
6.1 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
10 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right
1651 ft · 45 sec
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Continue straight
20.1 mi · 30 min
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Continue straight
37.1 mi · 55 min
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Turn left
2426 ft · 42 sec
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Continue on Tucker Creek Road
2584 ft · 2 min · Tucker Creek Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Tucker Creek Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cape Girardeau and Oregon County.
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
Merge slight left
45.4 mi · 00h 52m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cape Girardeau and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Oregon County.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cape Girardeau to Oregon County?
The road trip is about 152.4 miles (245.3 km) and usually takes 03h 17m 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?
Poplar Bluff is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.1 miles from Cape Girardeau and 76.4 miles from Oregon County.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 112.5 miles (181 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.9 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 10:24 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.39 one way or $42.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Cape Girardeau and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Oregon County.
Stop Ideas Near Poplar Bluff
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 Poplar Bluff.
Poplar Bluff
Walnut Ridge
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cape Girardeau and Oregon County. Straight-line distance: 112.48 mi (181.02 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 Oregon County
County in Missouri, United States
| Population | 10,411 |
| Coordinates | 36.6867200, -91.4032900 |
| Altitude | 240 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oregon County (-91.40329, 36.68672)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 245 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 54m |
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 | $3.98 | $21.39 | $42.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.34 | $23.35 | $46.71 |
| Premium | $4.71 | $25.32 | $50.65 |
| Diesel | $5.99 | $32.22 | $64.43 |
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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