How far is Cape Girardeau, MO from Washington County, MO?
The driving distance from Cape Girardeau, MO to Washington County, MO is about 99.9 miles (160.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 87.1 miles (140.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 55m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 27m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cape Girardeau and Washington County.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cape Girardeau and Washington County.
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Start on Broadway Street
2 mi · 4 min · Broadway Street
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Turn right onto North Kingshighway
3.9 mi · 6 min · North Kingshighway
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Continue on East Jackson Boulevard
7.6 mi · 13 min · East Jackson Boulevard
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Continue straight
19.3 mi · 26 min
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At the end of the road, turn straight
29 m · 3 sec
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At the end of the road, turn slight left
17.4 mi · 24 min
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Turn left
2 mi · 3 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
27 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1755 ft · 39 sec
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Take the ramp right toward US 67 North: Farmington
1330 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
21.6 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 32 West, US 67 Business: Leadington, Park Hills
773 ft · 27 sec
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Turn left
1035 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto Woodlawn Drive
1735 ft · 37 sec · Woodlawn Drive
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Continue on South St Joe Drive
764 ft · 16 sec · South St Joe Drive
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Turn slight left onto Strauss Drive
557 ft · 11 sec · Strauss Drive
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Continue on East Main Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Keep slight right to continue on West Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue straight
2210 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left onto Marty Drive
16.2 mi · 24 min · Marty Drive
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Turn straight
1.4 mi · 3 min
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Turn left
3.8 mi · 9 min
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Turn left
2765 ft · 2 min
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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 Washington County.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
US 67 North
Merge slight left
21.6 mi · 00h 25m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cape Girardeau and Showers And Thunderstorms near Washington County.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cape Girardeau to Washington County?
The road trip is about 99.9 miles (160.8 km) and usually takes 02h 27m 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?
Junction City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.9 miles from Cape Girardeau and 50 miles from Washington County.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 87.1 miles (140.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 1:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.99 one way or $27.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.3 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 Showers And Thunderstorms near Washington County.
Stop Ideas Near Junction City
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 Junction City.
Poplar Bluff
Carbondale station
Du Quoin
Kirkwood
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cape Girardeau and Washington County. Straight-line distance: 87.09 mi (140.16 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 Washington County
County in Missouri, United States
| Population | 24,604 |
| Coordinates | 37.9616800, -90.8774200 |
| Altitude | 292 |
| Country | United States |
End: Washington County (-90.87742, 37.96168)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 161 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 14m |
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 | $13.99 | $27.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.34 | $15.28 | $30.56 |
| Premium | $4.71 | $16.57 | $33.14 |
| Diesel | $5.99 | $21.08 | $42.16 |
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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