How far is St. Louis, MO from Cape Girardeau, MO?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between St. Louis and Cape Girardeau is 98.52 miles (158.55 km).

Flight distance from St. Louis, MO to Cape Girardeau, MO is 98.52 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 14 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 12 minutes to travel from St. Louis to Cape Girardeau with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from St. Louis, Missouri to Cape Girardeau, Missouri is: 118.72 miles (191.06 km) by car.

Driving from St. Louis to Cape Girardeau will take approximately 01 hours 51 minutes.

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#1 St. Louis

The second most populous city in Missouri and the center of the St. Louis metropolitan area. It is located on the Mississippi River in eastern Missouri. St. Louis is known for its Gateway Arch, its baseball team, the St. Louis Cardinals, and its many attractions, such as the St. Louis Zoo and the Missouri Botanical Garden.

Population 315685
GPS Coordinates 38°37'38"N 90°11'52"W
Latitude 38.6272700
Longitude -90.1978900
Altitude 142
Country United States
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#2 Cape Girardeau

The second-largest city in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. It is located on the Mississippi River in the southeastern part of the state. Cape Girardeau is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Cape Girardeau History Museum and the Cape Girardeau Farmers' Market.

Population 41588
GPS Coordinates 37°18'21"N 89°31'5"W
Latitude 37.3058800
Longitude -89.5181500
Altitude 108
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between St. Louis and Cape Girardeau

The distance between St. Louis and Cape Girardeau is 191 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 07 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between St. Louis and Cape Girardeau. The current time is 06:24:45.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 03 hours 57 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 02 hours 58 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 02 hours 22 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 01 hours 58 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 01 hours 41 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 01 hours 34 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 28 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 15.86 liters (4.19 gallon) of gas to cover the route between St. Louis and Cape Girardeau.
The estimated cost of gas to go from St. Louis to Cape Girardeau is $13.43 (diesel $18.54).

Missouri gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.21 $3.54 $3.86 $4.43
Total $13.43 $14.81 $16.17 $18.54

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Missouri ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.205 (Diesel $4.426) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 18, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between St. Louis and Cape Girardeau (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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