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Trip from Cape Girardeau, MO to Bonne Terre, MO

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 53m

Distance

82.5 mi

133 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
4 AM
1h 45m ★
6 AM
1h 53m
8 AM
2h 10m
10 AM
1h 59m
12 PM
1h 57m
3 PM
2h 0m
5 PM
2h 9m
8 PM
1h 48m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Cape Girardeau and Scott Counties in the U.S. state of Missouri

Cape Girardeau, MO

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city in St. Francois County, Missouri, United States

Bonne Terre, MO

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Trip Overview

The drive from Cape Girardeau, MO to Bonne Terre, MO covers 82.5 miles and takes about 1h 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on MO 72, US 67, East Jackson Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 38.7 miles on MO 72. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.90 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

41.2 miles from Cape Girardeau, MO

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 1m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 53m. Total distance: 82.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 53m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (83%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 53m highway drive covering 82.5 miles, with most of the trip on MO 72 and US 67. The longest continuous stretch is about 38.7 miles on MO 72.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
MO 72 is the longest continuous segment at about 38.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MO 72 and US 67. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 32.8 miles in.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 1h 53m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 32.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 32.8 miles (MO 72): Navigation decision point; at 52.2 miles (US 67 Business; MO 72): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
32.8 mi into trip | ~49m in

At end of road, turn straight

Navigation decision point

4
32.8 mi into trip | ~49m in | MO 72

At end of road, turn slight left onto MO 72

Navigation decision point

5
52.2 mi into trip | ~1h 16m in | US 67 Business; MO 72

Enter roundabout onto US 67 Business; MO 72

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

5
81.3 mi into trip | ~1h 50m in

Take the exit toward MO 47, MO K: Bonne Terre, Terre Du Lac

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward MO 47, MO K: Bonne Terre, Terre Du Lac
5
82.5 mi into trip | ~1h 53m in | MO E / North Division Street

Turn right onto MO E / North Division Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
MO 72 38.7 mi 53m
US 67 28.5 mi 32m
East Jackson Boulevard 7.6 mi 12m
North Kingshighway 3.9 mi 6m
Broadway Street 2 mi 3m
MO 47 0.7 mi 1m
US 67 Business 0.3 mi <1m
Park Avenue 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: MO 72 — 38.7 mi, about 53m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cape Girardeau, MO and Bonne Terre, MO.

1

Start on Broadway Street

2.0 mi · 3 min · Broadway Street
2

Turn right onto I 55 Bus; US 61; MO 34

3.9 mi · 6 min · North Kingshighway
3

Continue on I 55 Bus; US 61; MO 34

7.6 mi · 12 min · East Jackson Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
4

Continue on MO 72

19 mi · 26 min · MO 72
5

At end of road, turn straight

94 ft · 3 sec
6

At end of road, turn slight left onto MO 72

17 mi · 24 min · MO 72
7

Turn left onto MO 72

2.0 mi · 2 min · MO 72
8

Enter roundabout onto US 67 Business; MO 72

88 ft · 1 sec · US 67 Business; MO 72
9

Continue on US 67 Business; MO 72

0.3 mi · 38 sec · US 67 Business; MO 72
10

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 32 sec
Toward US 67 North: Farmington
11

Merge onto US 67

28 mi · 32 min · US 67
12

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Toward MO 47, MO K: Bonne Terre, Terre Du Lac
13

Turn left onto MO 47

0.7 mi · 1 min · MO 47
14

Turn slight left onto MO 47

0.3 mi · 34 sec · Park Avenue
15

Turn right onto MO E

12 ft · 0 sec · North Division Street
16

Arrive at destination

MO E

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 41.2 miles from Cape Girardeau, MO, or about 1h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 38.7 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 18 miles or 29m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 41.2 miles or 1h 1m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 37m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bonne Terre, MO than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Cape Girardeau, MO so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Cape Girardeau, MO

This is one driving day of about 82.5 miles and 1h 53m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Cape Girardeau, MO.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on MO 72 for about 38.7 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 41.2 mi from Cape Girardeau, MO · 1h 1m into the drive

Downtown Marble Hill, MO, MO

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Marble Hill, MO

41 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Jackson, MO

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Fredericktown, MO

Meal break

The midpoint is around 41.2 miles from Cape Girardeau, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Bonne Terre, MO

The final approach into Bonne Terre, MO usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Ste. Geneviève National Historical Park

Ste. Geneviève National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Established by 1750, Ste. Geneviève was the first permanent European settlement in Missouri. Early French Canadian settlers were drawn here by the rich agricultural land known as Le Grand Champ (the B...

25 mi from route ~63 min detour Free near mile 71.1
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$12.90 one way

$25.80 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 29 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $14.16 $28.32
premium $4.89 $15.88 $31.75
diesel $5.61 $18.21 $36.43

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$13

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$38–$63

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 28.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 24.8 0 $8.66 $3.96
Efficient EV 20.6 0 $7.22 $3.30
EV Truck/SUV 33 0 $11.55 $5.28

Gas CO2

29 kg

EV CO2

10 kg (66% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Cape Girardeau, MO

Evening in Cape Girardeau on Friday

Local time

6:35 PM

CDT

Current temp

81°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bonne Terre, MO

Evening in Bonne Terre on Friday

Local time

6:35 PM

CDT

Current temp

82°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

1 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 53m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Cape Girardeau, MO to Bonne Terre, MO covers 82.5 miles and takes about 1h 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are MO 72, US 67, East Jackson Boulevard. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 41.2 miles from Cape Girardeau, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.90 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

This is a straightforward 1h 53m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: at 32.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 32.8 miles (MO 72): Navigation decision point; at 52.2 miles (US 67 Business; MO 72): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

The route from Cape Girardeau, MO to Bonne Terre, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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