How far is Jennings, MO from Cape Girardeau, MO?
The driving distance from Jennings, MO to Cape Girardeau, MO is about 128.3 miles (206.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 105.7 miles (170.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 59m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Sainte Genevieve County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jennings and Cape Girardeau.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jennings and Cape Girardeau.
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Start on Jennings Station Road
601 ft · 18 sec · Jennings Station Road
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Turn left onto West Florissant Avenue
3.1 mi · 6 min · West Florissant Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward I 70 East
900 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto Mark Twain Expressway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Mark Twain Expressway
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Continue on Andy Gammon Memorial Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Andy Gammon Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Third Street Expressway
2 mi · 3 min · Third Street Expressway
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Continue on Ozark Expressway
1.4 km · 1 min · Ozark Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Ozark Expressway
13.2 mi · 17 min · Ozark Expressway
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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 Jennings 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 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 Jennings 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 Jennings to Cape Girardeau?
The road trip is about 128.3 miles (206.5 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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 62 miles from Jennings and 66.2 miles from Cape Girardeau.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 105.7 miles (170.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.6 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 2:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.08 one way or $34.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jennings and Sunny near Cape Girardeau.
Stop Ideas Near Bloomsdale
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 Bloomsdale.
Kirkwood
Gateway Transportation Center
Du Quoin
Carbondale station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jennings and Cape Girardeau. Straight-line distance: 105.68 mi (170.08 km).
#1 Jennings
City in St.
| Population | 14,644 |
| Coordinates | 38.7192200, -90.2603900 |
| Altitude | 158 |
| 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: 206 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 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 | $17.08 | $34.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $19.27 | $38.53 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $21.08 | $42.17 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $24.03 | $48.05 |
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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