How far is Creve Coeur, MO from Cape Girardeau, MO?

The driving distance from Creve Coeur, MO to Cape Girardeau, MO is about 121.5 miles (195.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 105.8 miles (170.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 47m 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
121.5 mi
01h 53m
Flight
105.79 mi
170.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
105.79 mi
Kilometers
170.25 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
121.5 mi
Kilometers
195.53 km
Drive Time
01h 53m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cape Girardeau
Thu, May 7, 9:59 AM CDT
Return by in Creve Coeur
Thu, May 7, 11:53 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Creve Coeur
2026-05-07T08:06
Arrive Cape Girardeau
Thu, May 7, 9:59 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Creve Coeur
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

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 Creve Coeur
59.1 mi
00h 56m
To Cape Girardeau
62.4 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 7 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
1 to 10 mph SW
Destination
67°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 7 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 3 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Creve Coeur and Cape Girardeau.

  1. 1

    Start on North Graeser Road

    2050 ft · 1 min · North Graeser Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Ladue Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Ladue Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward I 270 South

    950 ft · 14 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    12.8 mi · 16 min

  5. 5

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

    1911 ft · 27 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Memphis

    2031 ft · 44 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Rosa Parks Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Rosa Parks Highway

  8. 8

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

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

  9. 9

    Continue on Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway

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

  10. 10

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

    814 ft · 17 sec

  11. 11

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

    1354 ft · 29 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on North Kingshighway

    3.6 mi · 6 min · North Kingshighway

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Broadway Street

    2 mi · 4 min · Broadway Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Creve Coeur 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
14 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway
93.1 mi · 77%
I 270 South
13 mi · 11%
North Kingshighway
3.63 mi · 3%
Broadway Street
2.03 mi · 2%
Rosa Parks Highway
1.51 mi · 1%
Ladue Road
1.44 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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.7 mi
105.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bloomsdale
00h 56m from Creve Coeur
Leave By
2:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Creve Coeur and Sunny near Cape Girardeau.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Creve Coeur to Cape Girardeau?

The road trip is about 121.5 miles (195.5 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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 59.1 miles from Creve Coeur and 62.4 miles from Cape Girardeau.

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

The direct path is about 105.8 miles (170.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 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 2:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.18 one way or $32.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Creve Coeur and Sunny near Cape Girardeau.

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 Creve Coeur and Cape Girardeau. Straight-line distance: 105.79 mi (170.25 km).

Creve Coeur

#1 Creve Coeur

City in St.

Population18,624
Coordinates38.6608900, -90.4226200
Altitude184
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: North Graeser Road (-90.422119, 38.660882)
End: Broadway Street (-89.518146, 37.305904)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 196 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.29 gal
16.23 L · about $16.18
Round trip
$32.36
8.58 gal · 32.46 L
Estimated CO2
38.1 kg one way
Round trip: 76.3 kg / 168 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.18 $32.36
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.25 $36.49
Premium $4.65 $19.97 $39.93
Diesel $5.30 $22.75 $45.51

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 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Creve Coeur and Cape Girardeau. The current time is 08:06:05.

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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.