How far is Trenton, MO from Cape Girardeau, MO?
The driving distance from Trenton, MO to Cape Girardeau, MO is about 363.9 miles (585.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 292.4 miles (470.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 28m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Pike County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Trenton and Cape Girardeau.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Trenton and Cape Girardeau.
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Start on Mable Street
141 m · 15 sec · Mable Street
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Turn left onto East 15th Street
73 m · 16 sec · East 15th Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1718 ft · 36 sec · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
6 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Main Street
103 m · 14 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto East 9th Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · East 9th Street
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Turn right
23.1 mi · 38 min
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Take the ramp left toward US 36 East, MO 110 East: Brookfield
975 ft · 13 sec
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Merge slight left onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
111.4 mi · 2 hr 9 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Continue on V.F.W. Memorial Highway
5.8 mi · 7 min · V.F.W. Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Veterans Road
1167 ft · 30 sec
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Turn right onto Veterans Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Veterans Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road 422
85 m · 7 sec · County Road 422
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Continue on Paris Gravel Road
2539 ft · 1 min · Paris Gravel Road
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Take the ramp right
37 m · 3 sec
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
98.7 mi · 1 hr 58 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis
1829 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 270 South: Memphis
1691 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
11.5 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55, US 61, US 67: Saint Louis, Memphis, Lemay Ferry Road
1911 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Memphis
2031 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Rosa Parks Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Rosa Parks Highway
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Continue on Officer Thomas G. Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Officer Thomas G. Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway
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Continue on Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway
93.1 mi · 1 hr 40 min · Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 61, MO 34, I 55 Business: Cape Girardeau, Jackson
814 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 Business, US 61 South, MO 34 East: Cape Girardeau
1354 ft · 29 sec
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Continue on North Kingshighway
3.6 mi · 6 min · North Kingshighway
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Turn left onto Broadway Street
2 mi · 4 min · 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 Trenton and Cape Girardeau.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
Merge slight left onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
111 mi · 02h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Trenton 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 Trenton to Cape Girardeau?
The road trip is about 363.9 miles (585.7 km) and usually takes 05h 44m 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?
Eolia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 179.6 miles from Trenton and 184.3 miles from Cape Girardeau.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 292.4 miles (470.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 71.5 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 5:32 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.42 one way or $96.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 114.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Trenton and Showers And Thunderstorms near Cape Girardeau.
Stop Ideas Near Eolia
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 Eolia.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Trenton and Cape Girardeau. Straight-line distance: 292.45 mi (470.65 km).
#1 Trenton
City in Missouri
| Population | 5,620 |
| Coordinates | 40.0789000, -93.6166100 |
| Altitude | 256 |
| 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: 586 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 32m |
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 | $48.42 | $96.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $54.61 | $109.22 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $59.76 | $119.51 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $68.10 | $136.21 |
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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