How far is Concord, MO from Cape Girardeau, MO?

The driving distance from Concord, MO to Cape Girardeau, MO is about 108.4 miles (174.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 95.8 miles (154.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
108.41 mi
01h 42m
Flight
95.82 mi
154.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
95.82 mi
Kilometers
154.21 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
108.41 mi
Kilometers
174.47 km
Drive Time
01h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cape Girardeau
Sun, Nov 8, 8:25 PM CST
Return by in Concord
Sun, Nov 8, 10:08 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Concord
2026-11-08T18:42
Arrive Cape Girardeau
Sun, Nov 8, 8:25 PM CST
Route Timing
01h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM CST

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

Leave by
3:04 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Concord
9:30 PM CST
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
Sainte Genevieve
MO

City in and the county seat of Ste.

From Concord
52.5 mi
00h 51m
To Cape Girardeau
55.9 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM CST
Wind
6 mph W
Destination
64°F
Today

Widespread Frost then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 3 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Concord and Cape Girardeau.

  1. 1

    Start on Concord Village Avenue

    27 m · 10 sec · Concord Village Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto South Lindbergh Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 4 min · South Lindbergh Boulevard

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 55 South, I 255 East, I 270 West

    633 ft · 15 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Memphis

    987 ft · 14 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    97 mi · 1 hr 45 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 61, MO 34, I 55 Business: Cape Girardeau, Jackson

    814 ft · 17 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 Business, US 61 South, MO 34 East: Cape Girardeau

    1354 ft · 29 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on North Kingshighway

    3.6 mi · 6 min · North Kingshighway

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Broadway Street

    2 mi · 4 min · Broadway Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway Street

Car Route Details

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

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
10 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 South
97.4 mi · 90%
North Kingshighway
3.63 mi · 3%
Broadway Street
2.03 mi · 2%
South Lindbergh Boulevard
1.6 mi · 1%
I 55 Business
0.26 mi
US 61
0.15 mi
Longest Stretch

I 55 South

Merge slight left

97 mi · 01h 45m

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
01h 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.6 mi
95.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sainte Genevieve
00h 51m from Concord
Leave By
3:04 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Concord and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Cape Girardeau.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Concord to Cape Girardeau?

The road trip is about 108.4 miles (174.5 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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 52.5 miles from Concord and 55.9 miles from Cape Girardeau.

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

The direct path is about 95.8 miles (154.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:04 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.23 one way or $28.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Concord and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Cape Girardeau.

Stop Ideas Near Sainte Genevieve

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Sainte Genevieve, 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 Sainte Genevieve.

RAIL

Du Quoin

70 mi away
20 North Chestnut St.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

73 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Kirkwood

74 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Carbondale station

78 mi away
401 South Illinois St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Concord and Cape Girardeau. Straight-line distance: 95.82 mi (154.21 km).

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#1 Concord

Concord is a place in Missouri, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.5245000, -90.3573400
Altitude190
CountryUnited States
Cape Girardeau

#2 Cape Girardeau

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

Population41,588
Coordinates37.3058800, -89.5181500
Altitude108
CountryUnited States
Start: Concord Village Avenue (-90.357322, 38.524457)
End: Broadway Street (-89.518146, 37.305904)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 174 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.83 gal
14.48 L · about $14.23
Round trip
$28.46
7.66 gal · 28.96 L
Estimated CO2
34 kg one way
Round trip: 68.1 kg / 150 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.72 $14.23 $28.46
Mid-grade $4.10 $15.70 $31.41
Premium $4.47 $17.11 $34.22
Diesel $5.95 $22.77 $45.55

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 · Nov 08, 2026

There is no time difference between Concord and Cape Girardeau. The current time is 18:42:51.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.