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

The driving distance from Crestwood, MO to Cape Girardeau, MO is about 114.6 miles (184.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 98.4 miles (158.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 34m 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
114.59 mi
01h 47m
Flight
98.43 mi
158.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
98.43 mi
Kilometers
158.4 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
114.59 mi
Kilometers
184.42 km
Drive Time
01h 47m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cape Girardeau
Fri, Apr 17, 8:47 PM CDT
Return by in Crestwood
Fri, Apr 17, 10:34 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Crestwood
2026-04-17T18:59
Arrive Cape Girardeau
Fri, Apr 17, 8:47 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Crestwood
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
Sainte Genevieve
MO

City in and the county seat of Ste.

From Crestwood
54.6 mi
00h 53m
To Cape Girardeau
60 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 13 mph S
Destination
85°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Watson Road

    19 m · 2 sec · Watson Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Old Sappington Road

    3185 ft · 2 min · Old Sappington Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Sappington Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Sappington Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Gravois Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Gravois Road

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight left toward I 270 South

    1403 ft · 25 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55, US 61, US 67: Saint Louis, Memphis, Lemay Ferry Road

    1911 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Memphis

    2031 ft · 44 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Rosa Parks Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Rosa Parks Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Officer Thomas G. Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Officer Thomas G. Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway

    93.1 mi · 1 hr 40 min · Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway

  12. 12

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

    814 ft · 17 sec

  13. 13

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

    1354 ft · 29 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on North Kingshighway

    3.6 mi · 6 min · North Kingshighway

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Broadway Street

    2 mi · 4 min · Broadway Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Crestwood 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
16 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway
93.1 mi · 81%
North Kingshighway
3.63 mi · 3%
I 270 South
3.09 mi · 3%
Broadway Street
2.03 mi · 2%
Rosa Parks Highway
1.51 mi · 1%
Gravois Road
1.3 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway

Continue on Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway

93.1 mi · 01h 40m

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.2 mi
98.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sainte Genevieve
00h 53m from Crestwood
Leave By
2:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Crestwood and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cape Girardeau.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 114.6 miles (184.4 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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 54.6 miles from Crestwood and 60 miles from Cape Girardeau.

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

The direct path is about 98.4 miles (158.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.2 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 2:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.23 one way or $30.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Crestwood and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 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 Crestwood and Cape Girardeau. Straight-line distance: 98.43 mi (158.4 km).

Crestwood

#1 Crestwood

City in Missouri

Population11,833
Coordinates38.5570000, -90.3817800
Altitude189
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: Watson Road (-90.381809, 38.557198)
End: Broadway Street (-89.518146, 37.305904)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 184 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.04 gal
15.31 L · about $15.23
Round trip
$30.47
8.08 gal · 30.62 L
Estimated CO2
35.9 kg one way
Round trip: 71.8 kg / 158 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.23 $30.47
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.18 $34.36
Premium $4.65 $18.80 $37.60
Diesel $5.30 $21.43 $42.86

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Crestwood and Cape Girardeau. The current time is 18:59:52.

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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.