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Trip from Cape Girardeau, MO to Concord, MO

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

1h 59m

Distance

105 mi

169 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min
4 AM
1h 51m ★
6 AM
2h 0m
8 AM
2h 17m
10 AM
2h 6m
12 PM
2h 4m
3 PM
2h 7m
5 PM
2h 16m
8 PM
1h 55m

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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Downtown Concord, MO, MO

Concord, MO

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Trip Overview

The drive from Cape Girardeau, MO to Concord, MO covers 105 miles and takes about 1h 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 55, North Kingshighway, Broadway Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 95.1 miles on I 55. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.42 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

52.5 miles from Cape Girardeau, MO

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

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 59m. Total distance: 105 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 59m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (91%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 59m highway drive covering 105 miles, with most of the trip on I 55 and North Kingshighway. The longest continuous stretch is about 95.1 miles on I 55.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 55 is the longest continuous segment at about 95.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and North Kingshighway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 5.6 miles in.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 1h 59m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 5.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 102.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 103.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 6 key points

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

3
5.6 mi into trip | ~9m in

Take the ramp toward I 55 North: Saint Louis

Navigation decision point

Toward I 55 North: Saint Louis
8
102.6 mi into trip | ~1h 54m in

Take the exit toward US 61, US 67, US 50: Lindbergh Boulevard

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 197 Toward US 61, US 67, US 50: Lindbergh Boulevard
8
103.2 mi into trip | ~1h 55m in

Keep slight left at fork toward US 61, US 67, US 50: Lindbergh Boulevard

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Toward US 61, US 67, US 50: Lindbergh Boulevard
9
103.3 mi into trip | ~1h 55m in

Keep slight left at fork toward US 50 West, US 61 North, US 67 North: Lindbergh Boulevard

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the left lane. Toward US 50 West, US 61 North, US 67 North: Li...
6
105 mi into trip | ~1h 59m in | Concord Village Avenue

Turn sharp left onto Concord Village Avenue

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 55 95.1 mi 1h 42m
North Kingshighway 3.6 mi 5m
Broadway Street 2 mi 3m
Rosa Parks Highway 1.6 mi 2m
South Lindbergh Boulevard 1.6 mi 3m
Concord Village Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 55 — 95.1 mi, about 1h 42m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Broadway Street

2.0 mi · 3 min · Broadway Street
2

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

3.6 mi · 5 min · North Kingshighway
3

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 39 sec
Toward I 55 North: Saint Louis
4

Merge onto I 55

95 mi · 1 hr 42 min · I 55
5

Continue on I 55

1.6 mi · 2 min · Rosa Parks Highway
6

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 197 Toward US 61, US 67, US 50: Lindbergh Boulevard Use the slight right lane.
7

Keep slight left at fork

522 ft · 11 sec
Toward US 61, US 67, US 50: Lindbergh Boulevard Use the slight left lane.
8

Keep slight left at fork

325 ft · 9 sec
Toward US 50 West, US 61 North, US 67 North: Lindbergh Boulevard Use the left lane.
9

Turn slight left onto US 50; US 61; US 67

1.6 mi · 3 min · South Lindbergh Boulevard
10

Turn slight right

135 ft · 11 sec
Toward Concord Village Avenue
11

Turn sharp left onto Concord Village Avenue

97 ft · 2 sec · Concord Village Avenue
12

Arrive at destination

Concord Village Avenue

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 52.5 miles from Cape Girardeau, MO, or about 1h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 95.1 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 23 miles or 28m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 52.5 miles or 1h 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 36m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Concord, 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 105 miles and 1h 59m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Cape Girardeau, MO.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 55 for about 95.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 52.5 mi from Cape Girardeau, MO · 1h into the drive

city in Jefferson County, Missouri, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Crystal City, MO

53 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

Perryville, MO

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Imperial, MO

Meal break

The midpoint is around 52.5 miles from Cape Girardeau, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 55 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 95.1 miles.

Arriving in Concord, MO

The final approach into Concord, 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...

5 mi from route ~12 min detour Free near mile 54.3
View on nps.gov
Gateway Arch National Park

Gateway Arch National Park

National Park

Gateway Arch National Park commemorates President Jefferson’s vision of a continental nation, the individuals and cultural groups who helped shape its history, St. Louis’ role in westward expansion, a...

11 mi from route ~29 min detour $19 near mile 105
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$16.42 one way

$32.83 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 37 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $18.02 $36.05
premium $4.89 $20.21 $40.41
diesel $5.61 $23.18 $46.37

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$41–$66

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 36.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 31.5 0 $11.02 $5.04
Efficient EV 26.3 0 $9.19 $4.20
EV Truck/SUV 42 0 $14.70 $6.72

Gas CO2

37 kg

EV CO2

12 kg (68% 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

Night in Cape Girardeau on Thursday

Local time

10:08 PM

CDT

Current temp

81°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Concord, MO

Night in Concord on Thursday

Local time

10:08 PM

CDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

56°F

Crystal City, MO

53 mi in

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

24 degrees cooler at arrival

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

Road read

1h 59m 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 Concord, MO covers 105 miles and takes about 1h 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 55, North Kingshighway, Broadway Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 52.5 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 $16.42 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 59m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 102.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 103.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Cape Girardeau, MO to Concord, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Ste. Geneviève National Historical Park and Gateway Arch National Park.

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