Origin
Cape Girardeau, MO
Afternoon in Cape Girardeau on Sunday
Local time
3:58 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cape Girardeau, MO to Des Peres, MO
Drive Time
2h 9m
Distance
113.6 mi
183 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 0m
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6 AM
2h 9m
8 AM
2h 28m
10 AM
2h 16m
12 PM
2h 14m
3 PM
2h 17m
5 PM
2h 27m
8 PM
2h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cape Girardeau, MO
Craig Picariello
Des Peres, MO
Vika Glitter
Trip Overview
The drive from Cape Girardeau, MO to Des Peres, MO covers 113.6 miles and takes about 2h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Kingshighway, I 55 North, Rosa Parks Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.25 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.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
56.8 miles from Cape Girardeau, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 4m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 9m drive with frequent turns across 113.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Kingshighway is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Cape Girardeau, MO to Des Peres, MO is easy. At 2h 9m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Cape Girardeau, MO to Des Peres, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Kingshighway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 55 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Rosa Parks Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 270 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| MO 100 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| MO 100 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Manchester Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
North Kingshighway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cape Girardeau, MO and Des Peres, MO.
1
Start on Broadway Street
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Broadway Street
2
Turn right onto North Kingshighway
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
North Kingshighway
3
Take the ramp slight right toward I 55 North: Saint Louis
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
I 55 North: Saint Louis
4
Merge slight left
95 mi
·
1 hr 42 min
5
Continue on Rosa Parks Highway
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Rosa Parks Highway
6
Take the exit slight right toward I 270 West, I 255 East: Kansas City, Chicago
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
I 270 West, I 255 East: Kansas City, Chicago
7
Keep slight left to continue on I 270 West: Kansas City
387 ft
·
8 sec
·
I 270 West: Kansas City
8
Continue on I 270 West
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 270 West
9
Merge slight left
9.0 mi
·
11 min
10
Take the exit slight right toward MO 100: Manchester Road, West County Center Drive, Lewis-Clark Trail
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
MO 100: Manchester Road, West County Center Drive, Lewis-Clark Trail
11
Continue on MO 100: Manchester Road
384 ft
·
8 sec
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MO 100: Manchester Road
12
Keep slight right to continue on MO 100 East: Manchester Road
223 ft
·
5 sec
·
MO 100 East: Manchester Road
13
Turn straight onto Manchester Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Manchester Road
14
Arrive at your destination
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 56.8 miles from Cape Girardeau, MO, or about 1h 4m into the drive.
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 80 miles or 1h 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 56.8 miles or 1h 4m 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 46m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Des Peres, 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.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Cape Girardeau, MO
This is one driving day of about 113.6 miles and 2h 9m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Cape Girardeau, MO.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 56.8 mi from Cape Girardeau, MO · 1h 4m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
57 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 56.8 miles from Cape Girardeau, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Des Peres, MO
The final approach into Des Peres, MO usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Des Peres, MO.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.25 one way
$34.51 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
40 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $19.02 | $38.04 |
| premium | $4.80 | $21.45 | $42.89 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $25.24 | $50.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 39.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 34.1 | 0 | $11.93 | $5.45 |
| Efficient EV | 28.4 | 0 | $9.94 | $4.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 45.4 | 0 | $15.90 | $7.27 |
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
13 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.
Destination
Des Peres, MO
Afternoon in Des Peres on Sunday
Local time
3:58 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°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
16 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
2h 9m 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 Des Peres, MO covers 113.6 miles and takes about 2h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Kingshighway, I 55 North, Rosa Parks Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 56.8 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 $17.25 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.
The drive from Cape Girardeau, MO to Des Peres, MO is easy. At 2h 9m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Cape Girardeau, MO to Des Peres, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Cape Girardeau, MO to Des Peres, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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