How far is Fulton, MO from Cape Girardeau, MO?
The driving distance from Fulton, MO to Cape Girardeau, MO is about 214.8 miles (345.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 169.7 miles (273.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 15m.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fulton and Cape Girardeau.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fulton and Cape Girardeau.
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Start on Court Street
7 m · 6 sec · Court Street
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Turn left onto East 4th Street
81 m · 19 sec · East 4th Street
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Turn left onto Market Street
1429 ft · 24 sec · Market Street
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Continue on Saint Louis Avenue
873 ft · 16 sec · Saint Louis Avenue
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Turn left onto North Bluff Street
6.3 mi · 8 min · North Bluff Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East, US 40 East: Saint Louis
1220 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
61.9 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East, US 40 East, US 61 South: Chesterfield
1567 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
25.1 mi · 31 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis
1829 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 270 South: Memphis
1691 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
11.5 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55, US 61, US 67: Saint Louis, Memphis, Lemay Ferry Road
1911 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Memphis
2031 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Rosa Parks Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Rosa Parks Highway
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Continue on Officer Thomas G. Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Officer Thomas G. Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway
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Continue on Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway
93.1 mi · 1 hr 40 min · Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway
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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 Fulton 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.
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.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Clear leaving Fulton and 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 Fulton to Cape Girardeau?
The road trip is about 214.8 miles (345.7 km) and usually takes 03h 15m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Sappington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.8 miles from Fulton and 110 miles from Cape Girardeau.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 169.7 miles (273.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:30 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.58 one way or $57.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Fulton and Showers And Thunderstorms near Cape Girardeau.
Stop Ideas Near Sappington
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 Sappington.
Kirkwood
Gateway Transportation Center
Alton
Washington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fulton and Cape Girardeau. Straight-line distance: 169.69 mi (273.09 km).
#1 Fulton
City in and county seat of Callaway County, Missouri
| Population | 12,549 |
| Coordinates | 38.8467100, -91.9479600 |
| Altitude | 233 |
| 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: 346 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 40m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $28.58 | $57.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $32.24 | $64.48 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $35.28 | $70.55 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $40.20 | $80.41 |
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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