How far is Farmington, MO from Cape Girardeau, MO?
The driving distance from Farmington, MO to Cape Girardeau, MO is about 81.5 miles (131.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 59.4 miles (95.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 46m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Farmington and Cape Girardeau.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Farmington and Cape Girardeau.
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Start on North Jefferson Street
33 m · 10 sec · North Jefferson Street
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Turn left onto West Columbia Street
1394 ft · 48 sec · West Columbia Street
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Turn slight right onto Sainte Genevieve Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Sainte Genevieve Avenue
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Continue straight
20.8 mi · 31 min
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Take the ramp right toward I 55 South: Perryville
1197 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
50.1 mi · 54 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 61, MO 34, I 55 Business: Cape Girardeau, Jackson
814 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 Business, US 61 South, MO 34 East: Cape Girardeau
1354 ft · 29 sec
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Continue on North Kingshighway
3.6 mi · 6 min · North Kingshighway
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Turn left onto Broadway Street
2 mi · 4 min · Broadway Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Broadway Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Farmington and Cape Girardeau.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 55 South
Merge slight left
50.1 mi · 00h 54m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Farmington and Mostly Clear near Cape Girardeau.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Farmington to Cape Girardeau?
The road trip is about 81.5 miles (131.2 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?
Perryville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.1 miles from Farmington and 42.4 miles from Cape Girardeau.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 59.4 miles (95.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.1 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 3:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.86 one way or $21.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Farmington and Mostly Clear near Cape Girardeau.
Stop Ideas Near Perryville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Perryville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Farmington and Cape Girardeau. Straight-line distance: 59.4 mi (95.59 km).
#1 Farmington
City in St.
| Population | 18,674 |
| Coordinates | 37.7808800, -90.4217900 |
| Altitude | 278 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cape Girardeau
The second-largest city in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri.
| Population | 41,588 |
| Coordinates | 37.3058800, -89.5181500 |
| Altitude | 108 |
| Country | United States |
End: Broadway Street (-89.518146, 37.305904)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 131 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 01m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $10.86 | $21.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $12.25 | $24.50 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $13.40 | $26.81 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $15.28 | $30.55 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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