How far is Cape Girardeau, MO from Webb City, MO?

The driving distance from Cape Girardeau, MO to Webb City, MO is about 338.7 miles (545.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 272.2 miles (438.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
338.74 mi
06h 33m
Flight
272.24 mi
438.12 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
272.24 mi
Kilometers
438.12 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
338.74 mi
Kilometers
545.15 km
Drive Time
06h 33m

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Webb City
Sat, Apr 18, 8:46 AM CDT
Return by in Cape Girardeau
Sat, Apr 18, 3:19 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cape Girardeau
2026-04-18T02:12
Arrive Webb City
Sat, Apr 18, 8:46 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:33 PM to 2:03 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cape Girardeau
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Mountain View
MO

City in Howell County, Missouri, USA

From Cape Girardeau
169.1 mi
03h 16m
To Webb City
169.6 mi
03h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph WNW
Destination
60°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 17 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cape Girardeau and Webb City.

  1. 1

    Start on Broadway Street

    2497 ft · 56 sec · Broadway Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Sprigg Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Sprigg Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Shawnee Parkway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Shawnee Parkway

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Kingshighway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · South Kingshighway

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South, US 61 South: Sikeston

    27.2 mi · 29 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60 West: Dexter, Poplar Bluff

    2865 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    45.4 mi · 52 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    5.5 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60 West, US 67 North: Springfield, Saint Louis

    4.5 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    186.3 mi · 3 hr 39 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 44 West: Joplin

    1.3 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Captain Aaron J Eidem Memorial Highway

    56.3 mi · 1 hr · Captain Aaron J Eidem Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 49 South, US 71 South, MO 249 North: Neosho, Fort Smith

    1447 ft · 25 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on MO 249 North

    1015 ft · 22 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Governor Warren E Hearnes Memorial Highway

    5 mi · 5 min · Governor Warren E Hearnes Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight left toward I 49 Business, MO 171 North: Webb City

    3027 ft · 38 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight right onto I 49 Business, MO 171 North: Webb City

    1 km · 47 sec

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East MacArthur Drive

    72 m · 3 sec · East MacArthur Drive

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto East MacArthur Drive

    1434 ft · 27 sec · East MacArthur Drive

  20. 20

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1920 ft · 39 sec · South Main Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 60 West
242 mi · 72%
Captain Aaron J Eidem Memorial Highway
56.3 mi · 17%
I 55 South
27.2 mi · 8%
Governor Warren E Hearnes Memorial Highway
4.98 mi · 1%
South Kingshighway
1.92 mi · 1%
Shawnee Parkway
1.61 mi
Longest Stretch

US 60 West

Take the exit slight right

186 mi · 03h 39m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 33m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+66.5 mi
272.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mountain View
03h 16m from Cape Girardeau
Leave By
10:54 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cape Girardeau and Showers And Thunderstorms near Webb City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cape Girardeau to Webb City?

The road trip is about 338.7 miles (545.1 km) and usually takes 06h 33m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Mountain View is a useful midpoint, sitting about 169.1 miles from Cape Girardeau and 169.6 miles from Webb City.

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

The direct path is about 272.2 miles (438.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 66.5 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.06 one way or $90.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 106.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Cape Girardeau and Showers And Thunderstorms near Webb City.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cape Girardeau and Webb City. Straight-line distance: 272.24 mi (438.12 km).

Cape Girardeau

#1 Cape Girardeau

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

Population41,588
Coordinates37.3058800, -89.5181500
Altitude108
CountryUnited States
Webb City

#2 Webb City

City in Missouri

Population12,134
Coordinates37.1464500, -94.4630000
Altitude305
CountryUnited States
Start: Cape Girardeau (-89.51815, 37.30588)
End: Webb City (-94.463, 37.14645)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 545 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.95 gal
45.25 L · about $45.06
Round trip
$90.13
23.9 gal · 90.5 L
Estimated CO2
106.2 kg one way
Round trip: 212.4 kg / 468 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $45.06 $90.13
Mid-grade $4.25 $50.82 $101.65
Premium $4.65 $55.62 $111.23
Diesel $5.30 $63.38 $126.77

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Cape Girardeau and Webb City. The current time is 02:12:54.

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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.