How far is Cape Girardeau, MO from St. Louis, MO?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Cape Girardeau and St. Louis is 98.52 miles (158.55 km).

Flight distance from Cape Girardeau, MO to St. Louis, MO is 98.52 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 13 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 12 minutes to travel from Cape Girardeau to St. Louis with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Cape Girardeau, Missouri to St. Louis, Missouri is: 115.39 miles (185.7 km) by car.

Driving from Cape Girardeau to St. Louis will take approximately 01 hours 50 minutes.

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#1 Cape Girardeau

The second-largest city in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. It is located on the Mississippi River in the southeastern part of the state. Cape Girardeau is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Cape Girardeau History Museum and the Cape Girardeau Farmers' Market.

Population 41588
GPS Coordinates 37°18'21"N 89°31'5"W
Latitude 37.3058800
Longitude -89.5181500
Altitude 108
Country United States
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#2 St. Louis

The second most populous city in Missouri and the center of the St. Louis metropolitan area. It is located on the Mississippi River in eastern Missouri. St. Louis is known for its Gateway Arch, its baseball team, the St. Louis Cardinals, and its many attractions, such as the St. Louis Zoo and the Missouri Botanical Garden.

Population 315685
GPS Coordinates 38°37'38"N 90°11'52"W
Latitude 38.6272700
Longitude -90.1978900
Altitude 142
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Cape Girardeau and St. Louis

The distance between Cape Girardeau and St. Louis is 186 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 03 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Cape Girardeau and St. Louis. The current time is 04:09:24.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 03 hours 50 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 02 hours 53 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 02 hours 18 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 01 hours 55 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 01 hours 38 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 01 hours 32 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 26 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 15.41 liters (4.07 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Cape Girardeau and St. Louis.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Cape Girardeau to St. Louis is $13.05 (diesel $18.02).

Missouri gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.21 $3.54 $3.86 $4.43
Total $13.05 $14.4 $15.72 $18.02

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Missouri ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.205 (Diesel $4.426) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 23, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Cape Girardeau and St. Louis (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

Distance to Other Cities

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