How far is Cape Girardeau, MO from Weldon Spring, MO?

The driving distance from Cape Girardeau, MO to Weldon Spring, MO is about 130.6 miles (210.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 116.3 miles (187.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 03m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
130.55 mi
02h 31m
Flight
116.28 mi
187.14 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
116.28 mi
Kilometers
187.14 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
130.55 mi
Kilometers
210.1 km
Drive Time
02h 31m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Weldon Spring
Tue, May 12, 8:19 PM CDT
Return by in Cape Girardeau
Tue, May 12, 10:51 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cape Girardeau
2026-05-12T17:47
Arrive Weldon Spring
Tue, May 12, 8:19 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cape Girardeau
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Bloomsdale
MO

City in Sainte Genevieve County, Missouri, United States

From Cape Girardeau
65.3 mi
01h 15m
To Weldon Spring
65.2 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
1 to 9 mph SSW
Destination
83°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Cape Girardeau and Weldon Spring.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cape Girardeau and Weldon Spring.

  1. 1

    Start on Broadway Street

    2 mi · 4 min · Broadway Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Kingshighway

    3.6 mi · 6 min · North Kingshighway

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 55 North: Saint Louis

    1606 ft · 39 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    95.1 mi · 1 hr 42 min

  5. 5

    Continue on Rosa Parks Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Rosa Parks Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270 West, I 255 East: Kansas City, Chicago

    1279 ft · 27 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 West: Kansas City

    118 m · 8 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on I 270 West

    1.2 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    11.5 mi · 14 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64, US 40, US 61: Wentzville, Saint Louis

    705 ft · 17 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 64 West, US 40 West, US 61 North: Wentzville

    2009 ft · 49 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on I 64 West, US 40 West, US 61 North: Wentzville

    674 ft · 10 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    13.7 mi · 17 min · Avenue of the Saints

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Research Park Circle

    709 ft · 18 sec

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Technology Drive

    67 m · 5 sec · Technology Drive

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Technology Drive

    2687 ft · 1 min · Technology Drive

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Siedentop Road

    1427 ft · 43 sec · Siedentop Road

  18. 18

    Turn left

    1796 ft · 28 sec

  19. 19

    Turn slight right onto Weldon Spring Road

    84 m · 15 sec · Weldon Spring Road

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Old 94 South

    45 m · 5 sec · Old 94 South

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old 94 South

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cape Girardeau and Weldon Spring.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
95.4 mi · 73%
Avenue of the Saints
13.7 mi · 10%
I 270 West
12.5 mi · 10%
North Kingshighway
3.63 mi · 3%
Broadway Street
2 mi · 2%
Rosa Parks Highway
1.33 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 55 North

Merge slight left

95.1 mi · 01h 42m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.3 mi
116.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bloomsdale
01h 15m from Cape Girardeau
Leave By
1:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cape Girardeau and Sunny near Weldon Spring.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cape Girardeau to Weldon Spring?

The road trip is about 130.6 miles (210.1 km) and usually takes 02h 31m 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?

Bloomsdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.3 miles from Cape Girardeau and 65.2 miles from Weldon Spring.

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

The direct path is about 116.3 miles (187.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 1:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.38 one way or $34.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cape Girardeau and Sunny near Weldon Spring.

Stop Ideas Near Bloomsdale

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Bloomsdale, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bloomsdale.

RAIL

Kirkwood

66 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

68 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Du Quoin

86 mi away
20 North Chestnut St.
RAIL

Carbondale station

93 mi away
401 South Illinois St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cape Girardeau and Weldon Spring. Straight-line distance: 116.28 mi (187.14 km).

Cape Girardeau

#1 Cape Girardeau

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

Population41,588
Coordinates37.3058800, -89.5181500
Altitude108
CountryUnited States
Weldon Spring

#2 Weldon Spring

City in Saint Charles County, Missouri, United States

Population5,546
Coordinates38.7133900, -90.6892900
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Start: Cape Girardeau (-89.51815, 37.30588)
End: Weldon Spring (-90.68929, 38.71339)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 210 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.61 gal
17.44 L · about $17.38
Round trip
$34.77
9.22 gal · 34.88 L
Estimated CO2
41 kg one way
Round trip: 81.9 kg / 181 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.38 $34.77
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.61 $39.21
Premium $4.65 $21.45 $42.91
Diesel $5.30 $24.45 $48.90

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Cape Girardeau and Weldon Spring. The current time is 17:47:50.

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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.