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

The driving distance from Pacific, MO to Cape Girardeau, MO is about 120.7 miles (194.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 105.1 miles (169.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 10m 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
120.71 mi
02h 05m
Flight
105.13 mi
169.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
105.13 mi
Kilometers
169.19 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
120.71 mi
Kilometers
194.26 km
Drive Time
02h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cape Girardeau
Thu, Apr 23, 9:44 AM CDT
Return by in Pacific
Thu, Apr 23, 11:49 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pacific
2026-04-23T07:38
Arrive Cape Girardeau
Thu, Apr 23, 9:44 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:05 AM to 12:05 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pacific
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
Bloomsdale
MO

City in Sainte Genevieve County, Missouri, United States

From Pacific
59.3 mi
01h 02m
To Cape Girardeau
61.4 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 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 Pacific and Cape Girardeau.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South 1st Street

    764 ft · 30 sec · South 1st Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Osage Street

    4.8 mi · 8 min · East Osage Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward I 44 East: Saint Louis

    832 ft · 20 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 109: Eureka, Wildwood

    1115 ft · 27 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right

    2.1 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Turn left

    6.4 mi · 11 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    11.6 mi · 17 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    55 m · 5 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Metropolitan Boulevard

    641 ft · 15 sec · Metropolitan Boulevard

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward I 55 South: Cape Girardeau

    66 m · 10 sec

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto I 55 South: Cape Girardeau

    832 ft · 10 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Jeff McBride Memorial Highway

    84.8 mi · 1 hr 31 min · Jeff McBride Memorial Highway

  14. 14

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

    814 ft · 17 sec

  15. 15

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

    1354 ft · 29 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on North Kingshighway

    3.6 mi · 6 min · North Kingshighway

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Broadway Street

    2 mi · 4 min · Broadway Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pacific 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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jeff McBride Memorial Highway
84.8 mi · 70%
MO 109
11.8 mi · 10%
East Osage Street
4.77 mi · 4%
North Kingshighway
3.63 mi · 3%
Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
2.07 mi · 2%
Broadway Street
2.03 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.6 mi
105.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bloomsdale
01h 02m from Pacific
Leave By
2:20 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Pacific 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 Pacific to Cape Girardeau?

The road trip is about 120.7 miles (194.3 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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?

Bloomsdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.3 miles from Pacific and 61.4 miles from Cape Girardeau.

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

The direct path is about 105.1 miles (169.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 2:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.06 one way or $32.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Bloomsdale

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Bloomsdale, 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 Bloomsdale.

RAIL

Kirkwood

66 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

68 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Du Quoin

86 mi away
20 North Chestnut St.
RAIL

Carbondale station

93 mi away
401 South Illinois St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pacific and Cape Girardeau. Straight-line distance: 105.13 mi (169.19 km).

Pacific

#1 Pacific

City in Missouri

Population7,097
Coordinates38.4820000, -90.7415200
Altitude142
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: West Saint Louis Street (-90.741519, 38.482078)
End: Broadway Street (-89.518146, 37.305904)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 194 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.26 gal
16.12 L · about $16.06
Round trip
$32.13
8.52 gal · 32.24 L
Estimated CO2
37.9 kg one way
Round trip: 75.7 kg / 167 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.06 $32.13
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.12 $36.24
Premium $4.65 $19.83 $39.65
Diesel $5.30 $22.60 $45.19

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Pacific and Cape Girardeau. The current time is 07:38:36.

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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.