How far is Cape Girardeau, MO from Valley Park, MO?
The driving distance from Cape Girardeau, MO to Valley Park, MO is about 109.4 miles (176.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 101 miles (162.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 13m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 02h 06m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 and the county seat of Ste.
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 Valley Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cape Girardeau and Valley Park.
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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
91.8 mi · 1 hr 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 141: Arnold
981 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MO 141 North: Arnold
128 m · 13 sec
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Continue straight
7.1 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight left to continue on MO 141
4.2 mi · 7 min · MO 141
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Take the exit slight right toward Marshall Road
74 m · 7 sec
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Turn slight right onto Marshall Road
93 m · 14 sec · Marshall Road
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Turn left
26 m · 6 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 Valley Park.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 55 North
Merge slight left
91.8 mi · 01h 39m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Cape Girardeau and Sunny near Valley Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cape Girardeau to Valley Park?
The road trip is about 109.4 miles (176.1 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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?
Sainte Genevieve is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.7 miles from Cape Girardeau and 54.7 miles from Valley Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 101 miles (162.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 2:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.56 one way or $29.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cape Girardeau and Sunny near Valley Park.
Stop Ideas Near Sainte Genevieve
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 Sainte Genevieve.
Du Quoin
Gateway Transportation Center
Kirkwood
Carbondale station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cape Girardeau and Valley Park. Straight-line distance: 101 mi (162.54 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 Valley Park
City in St.
| Population | 6,805 |
| Coordinates | 38.5492200, -90.4926200 |
| Altitude | 130 |
| Country | United States |
End: Valley Park (-90.49262, 38.54922)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 176 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 21m |
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 | $14.56 | $29.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $16.42 | $32.83 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $17.96 | $35.93 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $20.47 | $40.95 |
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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