How far is Washington County, MO from Cape Girardeau, MO?
The driving distance from Washington County, MO to Cape Girardeau, MO is about 112.7 miles (181.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 87.1 miles (140.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 12m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 06m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Washington County and Cape Girardeau.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Washington County and Cape Girardeau.
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Start on the route
2765 ft · 2 min
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Turn right
3.8 mi · 9 min
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Turn right
1.4 mi · 3 min
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Turn straight onto West High Street
16.2 mi · 24 min · West High Street
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Turn right
2210 ft · 44 sec
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Continue on West Main Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Strauss Drive
557 ft · 11 sec · Strauss Drive
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Continue on St Joe Drive
764 ft · 15 sec · St Joe Drive
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Continue on Woodlawn Drive
1666 ft · 40 sec · Woodlawn Drive
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Turn left
730 ft · 21 sec
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Take the ramp right toward US 67 South, MO 32 East: Farmington
5.9 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
15.8 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 72, US 67 Business: Fredericktown, Arcadia
908 ft · 21 sec
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Turn left
2440 ft · 53 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
65 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2 mi · 3 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
17.4 mi · 24 min
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At the end of the road, turn straight
26 m · 3 sec
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Turn slight left
27.1 mi · 40 min
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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 Washington County and Cape Girardeau.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
Turn slight left
27.1 mi · 00h 40m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Washington County and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance 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 Washington County to Cape Girardeau?
The road trip is about 112.7 miles (181.3 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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?
Junction City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.9 miles from Washington County and 62.8 miles from Cape Girardeau.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 87.1 miles (140.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.6 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 2:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.82 one way or $31.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Washington County and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cape Girardeau.
Stop Ideas Near Junction City
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 Junction City.
Poplar Bluff
Carbondale station
Du Quoin
Kirkwood
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Washington County and Cape Girardeau. Straight-line distance: 87.09 mi (140.16 km).
#1 Washington County
County in Missouri, United States
| Population | 24,604 |
| Coordinates | 37.9616800, -90.8774200 |
| Altitude | 292 |
| 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: 181 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 24m |
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 | $3.98 | $15.82 | $31.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.34 | $17.28 | $34.55 |
| Premium | $4.71 | $18.73 | $37.47 |
| Diesel | $5.99 | $23.83 | $47.66 |
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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