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

The driving distance from Raymore, MO to Cape Girardeau, MO is about 361.9 miles (582.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 287.6 miles (462.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 58m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
361.91 mi
05h 29m
Flight
287.63 mi
462.9 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
287.63 mi
Kilometers
462.9 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
361.91 mi
Kilometers
582.43 km
Drive Time
05h 29m

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cape Girardeau
Tue, May 5, 3:12 PM CDT
Return by in Raymore
Tue, May 5, 8:41 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Raymore
2026-05-05T09:43
Arrive Cape Girardeau
Tue, May 5, 3:12 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:29 AM to 1:29 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:02 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Raymore
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
New Florence
MO

City in Missouri, United States

From Raymore
178.4 mi
02h 44m
To Cape Girardeau
183.6 mi
02h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph NNE
Destination
68°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Olive Street

    27 m · 6 sec · East Olive Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Washington Street

    776 ft · 36 sec · South Washington Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Walnut Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · East Walnut Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    42 m · 3 sec

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout

    1 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    38 m · 3 sec

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout

    2844 ft · 57 sec

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    32 m · 2 sec

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout

    1.5 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Turn left

    6.9 mi · 10 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50 East, MO 291 North: Sedalia

    2911 ft · 53 sec

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 291 North: Independence, Hamblen Road

    1191 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left

    91 m · 7 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    9.4 mi · 13 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East: Saint Louis

    2063 ft · 44 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    52.5 mi · 57 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

    32 mi · 34 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

    22.4 mi · 24 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    81 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East, US 40 East, US 61 South: Chesterfield

    1567 ft · 33 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    25.1 mi · 31 min · Avenue of the Saints

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis

    1829 ft · 39 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on I 270 South: Memphis

    1691 ft · 31 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left

    11.5 mi · 14 min

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55, US 61, US 67: Saint Louis, Memphis, Lemay Ferry Road

    1911 ft · 27 sec

  30. 30

    Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Memphis

    2031 ft · 44 sec

  31. 31

    Merge slight left onto Rosa Parks Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Rosa Parks Highway

  32. 32

    Continue on Officer Thomas G. Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Officer Thomas G. Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway

  33. 33

    Continue on Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway

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

  34. 34

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

    814 ft · 17 sec

  35. 35

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

    1354 ft · 29 sec

  36. 36

    Continue on North Kingshighway

    3.6 mi · 6 min · North Kingshighway

  37. 37

    Turn left onto Broadway Street

    2 mi · 4 min · Broadway Street

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
38 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
17
4 merges, 13 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
135 mi · 37%
Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway
93.1 mi · 26%
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
54.4 mi · 15%
Avenue of the Saints
25.1 mi · 7%
I 270 South
11.8 mi · 3%
MO 291 North
9.59 mi · 3%
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 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.

Drive Time
05h 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+74.3 mi
287.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Florence
02h 44m from Raymore
Leave By
6:02 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Raymore and 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 Raymore to Cape Girardeau?

The road trip is about 361.9 miles (582.4 km) and usually takes 05h 29m 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?

New Florence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 178.4 miles from Raymore and 183.6 miles from Cape Girardeau.

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

The direct path is about 287.6 miles (462.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 74.3 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 6:02 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.16 one way or $96.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 113.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Raymore and Showers And Thunderstorms near Cape Girardeau.

Stop Ideas Near New Florence

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

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

RAIL

Hermann

23 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Washington

54 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Jefferson City

73 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Kirkwood

97 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Raymore and Cape Girardeau. Straight-line distance: 287.63 mi (462.9 km).

Raymore

#1 Raymore

City in Cass County, Missouri, United States

Population22,532
Coordinates38.8019500, -94.4527300
Altitude334
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: East Olive Street (-94.452729, 38.801966)
End: Broadway Street (-89.518146, 37.305904)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 582 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.77 gal
48.34 L · about $48.16
Round trip
$96.31
25.54 gal · 96.68 L
Estimated CO2
113.5 kg one way
Round trip: 227 kg / 500 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $48.16 $96.31
Mid-grade $4.25 $54.31 $108.62
Premium $4.65 $59.43 $118.86
Diesel $5.30 $67.73 $135.46

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Raymore and Cape Girardeau. The current time is 09:43:24.

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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.