How far is Cape Girardeau, MO from Sikeston, MO?
The driving distance from Cape Girardeau, MO to Sikeston, MO is about 34.4 miles (55.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.9 miles (48.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cape Girardeau and Sikeston.
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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
26.3 mi · 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 62: Sikeston, Bertrand
1057 ft · 38 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Malone Avenue
3.1 mi · 5 min · East Malone Avenue
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Turn slight right
54 m · 14 sec
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Turn left
33 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cape Girardeau and Sikeston.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 55 South
Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South, US 61 South: Sikeston
26.3 mi · 00h 28m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Cape Girardeau and Sunny near Sikeston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cape Girardeau to Sikeston?
The road trip is about 34.4 miles (55.3 km) and usually takes 00h 42m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Benton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.2 miles from Cape Girardeau and 17.1 miles from Sikeston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.9 miles (48.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.56 one way or $9.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cape Girardeau and Sunny near Sikeston.
Stop Ideas Near Benton
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 Benton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cape Girardeau and Sikeston. Straight-line distance: 29.9 mi (48.12 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 Sikeston
City in Scott County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 15,968 |
| Coordinates | 36.8767200, -89.5878600 |
| Altitude | 100 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sikeston (-89.58786, 36.87672)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.56 | $9.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.15 | $10.29 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.63 | $11.26 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.42 | $12.84 |
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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