How far is Jefferson City, MO from Cape Girardeau, MO?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Jefferson City and Cape Girardeau is 169.24 miles (272.36 km).

Flight distance from Jefferson City, MO to Cape Girardeau, MO is 169.24 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 28 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 25 minutes to travel from Jefferson City to Cape Girardeau with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Jefferson City, Missouri to Cape Girardeau, Missouri is: 236.82 miles (381.12 km) by car.

Driving from Jefferson City to Cape Girardeau will take approximately 03 hours 34 minutes.

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#1 Jefferson City

The capital of Missouri. It is located on the east bank of the Missouri River in the central part of the state. Jefferson City is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Missouri State Capitol and the Jefferson City Museum of History and Art.

Population 42708
GPS Coordinates 38°34'36"N 92°10'25"W
Latitude 38.5767000
Longitude -92.1735200
Altitude 192
Country United States
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#2 Cape Girardeau

The second-largest city in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. It is located on the Mississippi River in the southeastern part of the state. Cape Girardeau is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Cape Girardeau History Museum and the Cape Girardeau Farmers' Market.

Population 41588
GPS Coordinates 37°18'21"N 89°31'5"W
Latitude 37.3058800
Longitude -89.5181500
Altitude 108
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Jefferson City and Cape Girardeau

The distance between Jefferson City and Cape Girardeau is 381 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 14 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Jefferson City and Cape Girardeau. The current time is 19:23:51.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 07 hours 53 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 05 hours 55 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 04 hours 44 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 03 hours 56 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 03 hours 22 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 03 hours 09 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 02 hours 57 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 31.63 liters (8.36 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Jefferson City and Cape Girardeau.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Jefferson City to Cape Girardeau is $26.78 (diesel $36.99).

Missouri gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.21 $3.54 $3.86 $4.43
Total $26.78 $29.55 $32.26 $36.99

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Missouri ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.205 (Diesel $4.426) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 19, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Jefferson City and Cape Girardeau (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

Distance to Other Cities

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