How far is Marshfield, MO from Cape Girardeau, MO?
The driving distance from Marshfield, MO to Cape Girardeau, MO is about 252.5 miles (406.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 186.2 miles (299.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 16m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 08m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Carter County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Marshfield and Cape Girardeau.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marshfield and Cape Girardeau.
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Start on North Clay Street
984 ft · 49 sec · North Clay Street
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Turn left onto West Maple Street
63 m · 9 sec · West Maple Street
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Turn right onto South Marshall Street
12.2 mi · 18 min · South Marshall Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
2456 ft · 2 min
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Continue on West Springfield Avenue
131 m · 21 sec · West Springfield Avenue
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Turn right onto North Diggins Main Street
74 m · 16 sec · North Diggins Main Street
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Turn left
59.6 mi · 1 hr 9 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 60 East: Mountain View, Poplar Bluff
90.4 mi · 1 hr 47 min
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Keep slight right
4.8 mi · 6 min
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Turn straight onto North Westwood Boulevard
823 ft · 14 sec · North Westwood Boulevard
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Turn slight left
84 m · 12 sec
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Turn left
756 ft · 16 sec
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Take the ramp right
1102 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
51 mi · 59 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55 North: Saint Louis
1793 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
27.4 mi · 29 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 61, I 55 Business: Cape Girardeau
2 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto Shawnee Parkway
1.6 mi · 3 min · Shawnee Parkway
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Turn left onto South Sprigg Street
1.3 km · 2 min · South Sprigg Street
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Turn right onto Broadway Street
2497 ft · 51 sec · 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 Marshfield and Cape Girardeau.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
US 60 East
Keep slight left to continue on US 60 East: Mountain View, Poplar Bluff
90.4 mi · 01h 47m
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 Marshfield and Mostly Sunny near Cape Girardeau.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Marshfield to Cape Girardeau?
The road trip is about 252.5 miles (406.3 km) and usually takes 04h 08m 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?
Van Buren is a useful midpoint, sitting about 125.9 miles from Marshfield and 126.6 miles from Cape Girardeau.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 186.2 miles (299.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 66.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:44 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.60 one way or $67.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Marshfield and Mostly Sunny near Cape Girardeau.
Stop Ideas Near Van Buren
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 Van Buren.
Poplar Bluff
Walnut Ridge
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Marshfield and Cape Girardeau. Straight-line distance: 186.21 mi (299.68 km).
#1 Marshfield
City in Missouri
| Population | 7,678 |
| Coordinates | 37.3386600, -92.9071200 |
| Altitude | 455 |
| 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: 406 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 08m |
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 | $33.60 | $67.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $37.89 | $75.79 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $41.47 | $82.93 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $47.26 | $94.52 |
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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