How far is Cape Girardeau, MO from Pevely, MO?

The driving distance from Cape Girardeau, MO to Pevely, MO is about 87.4 miles (140.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 82.8 miles (133.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
87.43 mi
01h 39m
Flight
82.79 mi
133.24 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.79 mi
Kilometers
133.24 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
87.43 mi
Kilometers
140.7 km
Drive Time
01h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pevely
Wed, May 13, 12:37 AM CDT
Return by in Cape Girardeau
Wed, May 13, 2:16 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cape Girardeau
2026-05-12T22:58
Arrive Pevely
Wed, May 13, 12:37 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cape Girardeau
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Saint Mary
MO

City in Missouri, United States

From Cape Girardeau
43.7 mi
00h 49m
To Pevely
43.7 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Tonight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 12 8:00 PM CDT
Wind
6 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Cape Girardeau and Pevely.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cape Girardeau and Pevely.

  1. 1

    Start on Broadway Street

    2 mi · 4 min · Broadway Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Kingshighway

    3.6 mi · 6 min · North Kingshighway

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 55 North: Saint Louis

    1606 ft · 39 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    80.7 mi · 1 hr 26 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward MO Z: Pevely

    1123 ft · 27 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on MO Z: Pevely

    41 m · 3 sec

  7. 7

    Turn slight right

    908 ft · 23 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto County Road

    1756 ft · 1 min · County Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Main Street

    89 m · 15 sec · Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Elm Street

    64 m · 9 sec · Elm Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Elm Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cape Girardeau and Pevely.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
81 mi · 93%
North Kingshighway
3.63 mi · 4%
Broadway Street
2 mi · 2%
County Road
0.33 mi
MO Z
0.24 mi
Main Street
0.06 mi
Longest Stretch

I 55 North

Merge slight left

80.7 mi · 01h 26m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.6 mi
82.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Mary
00h 49m from Cape Girardeau
Leave By
3:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Cape Girardeau and Sunny near Pevely.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cape Girardeau to Pevely?

The road trip is about 87.4 miles (140.7 km) and usually takes 01h 39m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Saint Mary is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.7 miles from Cape Girardeau and 43.7 miles from Pevely.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 82.8 miles (133.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.65 one way or $23.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Cape Girardeau and Sunny near Pevely.

Stop Ideas Near Saint Mary

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Saint Mary, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Saint Mary.

RAIL

Du Quoin

64 mi away
20 North Chestnut St.
RAIL

Carbondale station

67 mi away
401 South Illinois St.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

86 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Kirkwood

88 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cape Girardeau and Pevely. Straight-line distance: 82.79 mi (133.24 km).

Cape Girardeau

#1 Cape Girardeau

The second-largest city in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri.

Population41,588
Coordinates37.3058800, -89.5181500
Altitude108
CountryUnited States
Pevely

#2 Pevely

City in Jefferson County, Missouri, United States

Population6,001
Coordinates38.2833900, -90.3951200
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Start: Cape Girardeau (-89.51815, 37.30588)
End: Pevely (-90.39512, 38.28339)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 141 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.09 gal
11.68 L · about $11.65
Round trip
$23.30
6.18 gal · 23.36 L
Estimated CO2
27.5 kg one way
Round trip: 54.9 kg / 121 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.65 $23.30
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.14 $26.28
Premium $4.65 $14.38 $28.76
Diesel $5.30 $16.39 $32.78

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Missouri · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Cape Girardeau and Pevely. The current time is 22:58:25.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.