How far is Oregon County, MO from Cape Girardeau, MO?
The driving distance from Oregon County, MO to Cape Girardeau, MO is about 153.3 miles (246.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 112.5 miles (181 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 34m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 47m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oregon County and Cape Girardeau.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oregon County and Cape Girardeau.
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Start on Tucker Creek Road
2584 ft · 2 min · Tucker Creek Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
2426 ft · 45 sec
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Turn right
37.1 mi · 55 min
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Turn left
20.2 mi · 30 min
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Turn left
30 m · 2 sec
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Take the ramp slight right
890 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
54.7 mi · 1 hr 2 min
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Continue straight
7.1 mi · 8 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 Oregon County 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.
Tucker Creek Road
Merge slight left
54.7 mi · 01h 02m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny leaving Oregon County and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then 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 Oregon County to Cape Girardeau?
The road trip is about 153.3 miles (246.7 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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?
Fisk is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.3 miles from Oregon County and 77 miles from Cape Girardeau.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 112.5 miles (181 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.8 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 12:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.50 one way or $43.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny around Oregon County and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cape Girardeau.
Stop Ideas Near Fisk
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 Fisk.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oregon County and Cape Girardeau. Straight-line distance: 112.48 mi (181.02 km).
#1 Oregon County
County in Missouri, United States
| Population | 10,411 |
| Coordinates | 36.6867200, -91.4032900 |
| Altitude | 240 |
| 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: 247 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 54m |
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 | $3.98 | $21.50 | $43.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.34 | $23.48 | $46.97 |
| Premium | $4.71 | $25.46 | $50.93 |
| Diesel | $5.99 | $32.40 | $64.79 |
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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