How far is Harrisonville, MO from Cape Girardeau, MO?
The driving distance from Harrisonville, MO to Cape Girardeau, MO is about 368.8 miles (593.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 279.1 miles (449.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 15m 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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City in Missouri, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Harrisonville and Cape Girardeau.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harrisonville and Cape Girardeau.
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Start on South Independence Street
23 m · 7 sec · South Independence Street
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Turn left onto East Mechanic Street
13.2 mi · 22 min · East Mechanic Street
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Turn right
2527 ft · 50 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
27 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
4.4 mi · 8 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
3.2 mi · 6 min
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Take the ramp right toward US 50 East: Warrensburg, Sedalia
1036 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight left
106 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto South Outer Belt Road
7.4 mi · 10 min · South Outer Belt Road
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Continue on South Broadway Street
2.7 mi · 6 min · South Broadway Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 70 East, US 40 East: Columbia
1426 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
41 mi · 44 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
32 mi · 34 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
22.4 mi · 24 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
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Continue on Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
81 mi · 1 hr 35 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 Harrisonville and Cape Girardeau.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Harrisonville and 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 Harrisonville to Cape Girardeau?
The road trip is about 368.8 miles (593.5 km) and usually takes 05h 37m 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?
New Florence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 178 miles from Harrisonville and 190.8 miles from Cape Girardeau.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 279.1 miles (449.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 89.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:44 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.06 one way or $98.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 115.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Harrisonville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cape Girardeau.
Stop Ideas Near New Florence
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Harrisonville and Cape Girardeau. Straight-line distance: 279.03 mi (449.05 km).
#1 Harrisonville
City in Cass County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 10,086 |
| Coordinates | 38.6533400, -94.3488400 |
| Altitude | 292 |
| 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: 593 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 36m |
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 | $49.06 | $98.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $55.33 | $110.66 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $60.55 | $121.10 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $69.01 | $138.01 |
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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