How far is Webb City, MO from Cape Girardeau, MO?

The driving distance from Webb City, MO to Cape Girardeau, MO is about 340.1 miles (547.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 272.2 miles (438.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 32m 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
340.12 mi
05h 16m
Flight
272.24 mi
438.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
272.24 mi
Kilometers
438.12 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
340.12 mi
Kilometers
547.37 km
Drive Time
05h 16m

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cape Girardeau
Sat, Apr 18, 5:49 AM CDT
Return by in Webb City
Sat, Apr 18, 11:05 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Webb City
2026-04-18T00:33
Arrive Cape Girardeau
Sat, Apr 18, 5:49 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:16 AM to 1:16 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
6:28 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Webb City
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
Mountain View
MO

City in Howell County, Missouri, USA

From Webb City
168.6 mi
02h 38m
To Cape Girardeau
171.6 mi
02h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 17 mph NW
Destination
68°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Webb City and Cape Girardeau.

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    1857 ft · 39 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East MacArthur Drive

    1626 ft · 40 sec · East MacArthur Drive

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    71 m · 3 sec

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout

    3117 ft · 38 sec

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 249 South: Joplin

    1 km · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Governor Warren E Hearnes Memorial Highway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Governor Warren E Hearnes Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 66, I 44 Business

    1495 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East 7th Street

    2 mi · 3 min · East 7th Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Cimarron Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Cimarron Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 44 East, I 49 North, US 71 North: Springfield, Kansas City

    1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Congressman Gene Taylor Highway

    53.2 mi · 57 min · Congressman Gene Taylor Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 360 East

    1463 ft · 31 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on James River Freeway

    14.4 mi · 17 min · James River Freeway

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    81.3 mi · 1 hr 35 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on US 60 East: Mountain View, Poplar Bluff

    90.4 mi · 1 hr 47 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    4.8 mi · 6 min

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto North Westwood Boulevard

    823 ft · 14 sec · North Westwood Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn slight left

    84 m · 12 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left

    756 ft · 16 sec

  20. 20

    Take the ramp right

    1102 ft · 27 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    51 mi · 59 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55 North: Saint Louis

    1793 ft · 44 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    27.4 mi · 29 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on US 61, I 55 Business: Cape Girardeau

    2 mi · 3 min

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Shawnee Parkway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Shawnee Parkway

  26. 26

    Turn left onto South Sprigg Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Sprigg Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Broadway Street

    2497 ft · 51 sec · Broadway Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Webb City 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
28 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
4 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
James River Freeway
95.8 mi · 28%
US 60 East
95.1 mi · 28%
Congressman Gene Taylor Highway
53.2 mi · 16%
North Westwood Boulevard
51.4 mi · 15%
I 55 North
27.8 mi · 8%
Governor Warren E Hearnes Memorial Highway
3.36 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 60 East

Keep slight left to continue on US 60 East: Mountain View, Poplar Bluff

90.4 mi · 01h 47m

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 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+67.9 mi
272.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mountain View
02h 38m from Webb City
Leave By
6:28 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Webb City 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 Webb City to Cape Girardeau?

The road trip is about 340.1 miles (547.4 km) and usually takes 05h 16m 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?

Mountain View is a useful midpoint, sitting about 168.6 miles from Webb City and 171.6 miles from Cape Girardeau.

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

The direct path is about 272.2 miles (438.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 67.9 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 6:28 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.25 one way or $90.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 106.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Webb City and Showers And Thunderstorms near Cape Girardeau.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Webb City and Cape Girardeau. Straight-line distance: 272.24 mi (438.12 km).

Webb City

#1 Webb City

City in Missouri

Population12,134
Coordinates37.1464500, -94.4630000
Altitude305
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: North Main Street (-94.463009, 37.14645)
End: Broadway Street (-89.518146, 37.305904)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 547 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12 gal
45.43 L · about $45.25
Round trip
$90.50
24 gal · 90.86 L
Estimated CO2
106.6 kg one way
Round trip: 213.3 kg / 470 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $45.25 $90.50
Mid-grade $4.25 $51.04 $102.07
Premium $4.65 $55.85 $111.70
Diesel $5.30 $63.65 $127.30

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Webb City and Cape Girardeau. The current time is 00:33:15.

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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.