How far is Webster Groves, MO from Cape Girardeau, MO?

The driving distance from Webster Groves, MO to Cape Girardeau, MO is about 117.3 miles (188.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 100 miles (160.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 38m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
117.3 mi
01h 49m
Flight
99.97 mi
160.88 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
99.97 mi
Kilometers
160.88 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
117.3 mi
Kilometers
188.78 km
Drive Time
01h 49m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cape Girardeau
Tue, May 12, 8:53 PM CDT
Return by in Webster Groves
Tue, May 12, 10:42 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Webster Groves
2026-05-12T19:03
Arrive Cape Girardeau
Tue, May 12, 8:53 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Webster Groves
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Sainte Genevieve
MO

City in and the county seat of Ste.

From Webster Groves
57 mi
00h 54m
To Cape Girardeau
60.3 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
1 to 9 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Webster Groves and Cape Girardeau.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Webster Groves and Cape Girardeau.

  1. 1

    Start on West Lockwood Avenue

    45 m · 7 sec · West Lockwood Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Elm Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Elm Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I 44 West

    878 ft · 13 sec

  4. 4

    Continue on Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial Highway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Memphis, Chicago

    2169 ft · 46 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 270: Memphis, Chicago

    749 ft · 16 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 South: Memphis

    3124 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    4.9 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55, US 61, US 67: Saint Louis, Memphis, Lemay Ferry Road

    1911 ft · 27 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Memphis

    2031 ft · 44 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Rosa Parks Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Rosa Parks Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Officer Thomas G. Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Officer Thomas G. Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway

    93.1 mi · 1 hr 40 min · Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 61, MO 34, I 55 Business: Cape Girardeau, Jackson

    814 ft · 17 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 Business, US 61 South, MO 34 East: Cape Girardeau

    1354 ft · 29 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on North Kingshighway

    3.6 mi · 6 min · North Kingshighway

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Broadway Street

    2 mi · 4 min · Broadway Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Webster Groves and Cape Girardeau.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway
93.1 mi · 79%
I 270 South
5.51 mi · 5%
North Kingshighway
3.63 mi · 3%
Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial H
3.53 mi · 3%
Broadway Street
2.03 mi · 2%
Rosa Parks Highway
1.51 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway

Continue on Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway

93.1 mi · 01h 40m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.3 mi
100 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sainte Genevieve
00h 54m from Webster Groves
Leave By
2:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Webster Groves 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 Webster Groves to Cape Girardeau?

The road trip is about 117.3 miles (188.8 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?

Sainte Genevieve is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57 miles from Webster Groves and 60.3 miles from Cape Girardeau.

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

The direct path is about 100 miles (160.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.3 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 2:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.61 one way or $31.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Webster Groves and Sunny near Cape Girardeau.

Stop Ideas Near Sainte Genevieve

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Sainte Genevieve, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sainte Genevieve.

RAIL

Du Quoin

70 mi away
20 North Chestnut St.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

73 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Kirkwood

74 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Carbondale station

78 mi away
401 South Illinois St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Webster Groves and Cape Girardeau. Straight-line distance: 99.97 mi (160.88 km).

Webster Groves

#1 Webster Groves

City in Missouri

Population22,896
Coordinates38.5925500, -90.3573400
Altitude170
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: (-90.357317, 38.592548)
End: Broadway Street (-89.518146, 37.305904)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 189 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.14 gal
15.67 L · about $15.61
Round trip
$31.22
8.28 gal · 31.34 L
Estimated CO2
36.8 kg one way
Round trip: 73.6 kg / 162 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.61 $31.22
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.61 $35.21
Premium $4.65 $19.27 $38.54
Diesel $5.30 $21.96 $43.92

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Webster Groves and Cape Girardeau. The current time is 19:03:59.

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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.