How far is Sikeston, MO from Cape Girardeau, MO?
The driving distance from Sikeston, MO to Cape Girardeau, MO is about 34.6 miles (55.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.9 miles (48.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sikeston and Cape Girardeau.
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Start on the route
8 m · 9 sec
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Turn sharp left onto East Malone Avenue
3.2 mi · 5 min · East Malone Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 55 North: Cape Girardeau
1484 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
26.1 mi · 28 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
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Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
I 55 North
Merge slight left
26.1 mi · 00h 28m
Route Summary
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A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Sikeston 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 Sikeston to Cape Girardeau?
The road trip is about 34.6 miles (55.7 km) and usually takes 00h 38m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Benton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.3 miles from Sikeston and 17.3 miles from Cape Girardeau.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.9 miles (48.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.60 one way or $9.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sikeston and Sunny near Cape Girardeau.
Stop Ideas Near Benton
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sikeston and Cape Girardeau. Straight-line distance: 29.9 mi (48.12 km).
#1 Sikeston
City in Scott County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 15,968 |
| Coordinates | 36.8767200, -89.5878600 |
| Altitude | 100 |
| 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: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.60 | $9.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.19 | $10.38 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.68 | $11.36 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.47 | $12.94 |
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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