How far is Liberty, MO from Cape Girardeau, MO?
The driving distance from Liberty, MO to Cape Girardeau, MO is about 229.1 miles (368.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 163.7 miles (263.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 01m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 30m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Jefferson County, Missouri, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Liberty and Cape Girardeau.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Liberty and Cape Girardeau.
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Start on County Road 440
648 ft · 29 sec · County Road 440
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At the end of the road, turn right
4.8 mi · 12 min
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Turn left
11.9 mi · 21 min
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Turn right
15.2 mi · 27 min
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Turn right
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto East 1st Street
2713 ft · 46 sec · East 1st Street
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Turn slight left
37.9 mi · 54 min
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Take the ramp left toward I 44 East, US 50 East: Saint Louis
1365 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
12.5 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 109: Eureka, Wildwood
1115 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right
2.1 mi · 4 min
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Turn left
6.4 mi · 11 min
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Continue straight
11.6 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right
55 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Metropolitan Boulevard
641 ft · 15 sec · Metropolitan Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward I 55 South: Cape Girardeau
66 m · 10 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto I 55 South: Cape Girardeau
832 ft · 10 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jeff McBride Memorial Highway
84.8 mi · 1 hr 31 min · Jeff McBride 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 Liberty and Cape Girardeau.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Jeff McBride Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Jeff McBride Memorial Highway
84.8 mi · 01h 31m
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.
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Liberty 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 Liberty to Cape Girardeau?
The road trip is about 229.1 miles (368.7 km) and usually takes 03h 30m 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?
Scotsdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.1 miles from Liberty and 131 miles from Cape Girardeau.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 163.7 miles (263.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.4 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 9:58 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.47 one way or $60.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Liberty and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cape Girardeau.
Stop Ideas Near Scotsdale
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 Scotsdale.
Kirkwood
Washington
Gateway Transportation Center
Alton
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Liberty and Cape Girardeau. Straight-line distance: 163.71 mi (263.46 km).
#1 Liberty
City in Missouri, United States
| Population | 32,418 |
| Coordinates | 38.6892100, -91.9593500 |
| Altitude | 197 |
| 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: 369 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 51m |
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 | $30.47 | $60.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $34.36 | $68.73 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $37.60 | $75.21 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $42.86 | $85.71 |
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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