Drive or Fly: Cape Girardeau, MO to Boonville, MO?
Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.
Driving wins
MediumNo scheduled commercial flights found for CGI–COU. At 248 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
4h 52m
Distance
248.9 mi
Total Cost
$90
CO2
101 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
3h 20m
25m in the air
Air Distance
210 mi
Total Cost
$183
CO2
53 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between CGI and COU. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 4h 52m | 3h 20m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $90 | $183 |
| Carbon footprint | 101 kg CO2 | 53 kg CO2 |
| Flexibility | High | Low |
| Luggage | Unlimited | Restricted |
| Reliability | Weather dependent | Data unavailable |
Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 16, 2026.
Route Options
2 different routes between these cities.
via I 70; US 40, I 55, I 64; US 40; US 61
via I 55, I 70; US 40, MO 100
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Cape Girardeau, MO to Boonville, MO with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.