How far is Oakville, MO from Cape Girardeau, MO?

The driving distance from Oakville, MO to Cape Girardeau, MO is about 107.2 miles (172.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 91.2 miles (146.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 24m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
107.17 mi
01h 42m
Flight
91.16 mi
146.7 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
91.16 mi
Kilometers
146.7 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
107.17 mi
Kilometers
172.48 km
Drive Time
01h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cape Girardeau
Fri, Apr 24, 12:57 AM CDT
Return by in Oakville
Fri, Apr 24, 2:40 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oakville
2026-04-23T23:15
Arrive Cape Girardeau
Fri, Apr 24, 12:57 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oakville
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Sainte Genevieve
MO

City in and the county seat of Ste.

From Oakville
51.9 mi
00h 51m
To Cape Girardeau
55.2 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph S
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Oakville and Cape Girardeau.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oakville and Cape Girardeau.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    37 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    40 m · 15 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Cliff Cave Road

    89 m · 15 sec · Cliff Cave Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Baumgartner Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Baumgartner Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Baumgartner Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Baumgartner Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Meramec Bottom Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Meramec Bottom Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward I 55 South: Cape Girardeau

    1133 ft · 15 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway

    93.1 mi · 1 hr 40 min · Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 61, MO 34, I 55 Business: Cape Girardeau, Jackson

    814 ft · 17 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 Business, US 61 South, MO 34 East: Cape Girardeau

    1354 ft · 29 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on North Kingshighway

    3.6 mi · 6 min · North Kingshighway

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Broadway Street

    2 mi · 4 min · Broadway Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oakville and Cape Girardeau.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
13 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway
93.1 mi · 87%
North Kingshighway
3.63 mi · 3%
Baumgartner Road
3.35 mi · 3%
Broadway Street
2.03 mi · 2%
Meramec Bottom Road
1.05 mi · 1%
I 55 Business
0.26 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16 mi
91.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sainte Genevieve
00h 51m from Oakville
Leave By
3:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Oakville 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 Oakville to Cape Girardeau?

The road trip is about 107.2 miles (172.5 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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 51.9 miles from Oakville and 55.2 miles from Cape Girardeau.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 91.2 miles (146.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16 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 3:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.25 one way or $28.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Oakville and Sunny near Cape Girardeau.

Stop Ideas Near Sainte Genevieve

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Sainte Genevieve, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sainte Genevieve.

RAIL

Du Quoin

70 mi away
20 North Chestnut St.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

73 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Kirkwood

74 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Carbondale station

78 mi away
401 South Illinois St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oakville and Cape Girardeau. Straight-line distance: 91.16 mi (146.7 km).

Oakville

#1 Oakville

City in Halton Region, Ontario

Population36,143
Coordinates38.4700500, -90.3045600
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Cape Girardeau

#2 Cape Girardeau

The second-largest city in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri.

Population41,588
Coordinates37.3058800, -89.5181500
Altitude108
CountryUnited States
Start: Cliff Cave Road (-90.304531, 38.470247)
End: Broadway Street (-89.518146, 37.305904)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 172 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.78 gal
14.32 L · about $14.25
Round trip
$28.51
7.56 gal · 28.64 L
Estimated CO2
33.6 kg one way
Round trip: 67.2 kg / 148 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.25 $28.51
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.08 $32.15
Premium $4.65 $17.59 $35.18
Diesel $5.30 $20.05 $40.10

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Missouri · Apr 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Oakville and Cape Girardeau. The current time is 23:15:29.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.