How far is Kirkwood, MO from Cape Girardeau, MO?
The driving distance from Kirkwood, MO to Cape Girardeau, MO is about 115 miles (185 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 100.7 miles (162 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 37m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.
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 and the county seat of Ste.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kirkwood and Cape Girardeau.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kirkwood and Cape Girardeau.
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Start on West Adams Avenue
40 m · 7 sec · West Adams Avenue
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Turn right onto North Kirkwood Road
742 ft · 25 sec · North Kirkwood Road
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Continue on South Kirkwood Road
1.4 mi · 4 min · South Kirkwood Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 44 West, US 50 West
46 m · 2 sec
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Continue on I 44 West, US 50 West
1264 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial Highway
1720 ft · 25 sec · Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Memphis, Chicago
2169 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 270: Memphis, Chicago
749 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 270 South: Memphis
3124 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
4.9 mi · 6 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 Kirkwood 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.
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Kirkwood and Patchy Fog near Cape Girardeau.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kirkwood to Cape Girardeau?
The road trip is about 115 miles (185 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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?
Sainte Genevieve is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.8 miles from Kirkwood and 59.2 miles from Cape Girardeau.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 100.7 miles (162 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 2:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.31 one way or $30.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Kirkwood and Patchy Fog near Cape Girardeau.
Stop Ideas Near Sainte Genevieve
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 Sainte Genevieve.
Du Quoin
Gateway Transportation Center
Kirkwood
Carbondale station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kirkwood and Cape Girardeau. Straight-line distance: 100.67 mi (162.02 km).
#1 Kirkwood
Suburb of St.
| Population | 27,866 |
| Coordinates | 38.5833900, -90.4067800 |
| Altitude | 201 |
| 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: 185 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 26m |
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 | $15.31 | $30.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $17.27 | $34.53 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $18.90 | $37.79 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $21.53 | $43.07 |
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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