Origin
Cape Girardeau, MO
Morning in Cape Girardeau on Monday
Local time
7:19 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cape Girardeau, MO to Kennett, MO
Drive Time
1h 51m
Distance
98.2 mi
158 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
None
0 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 43m
★
6 AM
1h 51m
8 AM
2h 7m
10 AM
1h 57m
12 PM
1h 55m
3 PM
1h 58m
5 PM
2h 7m
8 PM
1h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cape Girardeau, MO
Craig Picariello
Kennett, MO
Alexander RAW
Trip Overview
The drive from Cape Girardeau, MO to Kennett, MO covers 98.2 miles and takes about 1h 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 55, US 61, US 412 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 38.3 miles on I 55. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.92 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
49.1 miles from Cape Girardeau, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 56m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 1h 51m highway drive covering 98.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 55 and US 61. The longest continuous stretch is about 38.3 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 10 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 38.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and US 61. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near MO 177 / North Sprigg Street.
Route Complexity
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Cape Girardeau, MO to Kennett, MO is easy. At 1h 51m with 96% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (MO 177 / North Sprigg Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (MO 34; MO 74 / Shawnee Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.9 miles (I 55 Bus; US 61 / South Kingshighway): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.5 mi into trip
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~0m in
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MO 177 / North Sprigg Street
Turn left onto MO 177 / North Sprigg Street
Navigation decision point
4
1.2 mi into trip
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~2m in
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MO 34; MO 74 / Shawnee Parkway
Turn right onto MO 34; MO 74 / Shawnee Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
2.9 mi into trip
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~5m in
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I 55 Bus; US 61 / South Kingshighway
Turn left onto I 55 Bus; US 61 / South Kingshighway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
4.8 mi into trip
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~8m in
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US 61
Keep slight left at fork onto US 61 toward I 55 South, US 61 South: Sikeston
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 55 South, US 61 South: Sikeston
6
80.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 29m in
Take the exit toward US 412 West: Hayti, Kennett
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 17B
Toward US 412 West: Hayti, Kennett
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 55 | 38.3 mi | 40m |
| US 61 | 37.3 mi | 40m |
| US 412 | 17.4 mi | 20m |
| South Kingshighway | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Shawnee Parkway | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| North Sprigg Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Broadway Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Kennett Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 55
— 38.3 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cape Girardeau, MO and Kennett, MO.
1
Start on Broadway Street
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Broadway Street
2
Turn left onto North Sprigg Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Sprigg Street
3
Turn right onto Shawnee Parkway
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Shawnee Parkway
4
Turn left onto South Kingshighway
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
South Kingshighway
5
Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South, US 61 South: Sikeston
37 mi
·
40 min
·
I 55 South, US 61 South: Sikeston
6
Continue straight
38 mi
·
41 min
7
Take the exit slight right toward US 412 West: Hayti, Kennett
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
US 412 West: Hayti, Kennett
8
Merge slight left
17 mi
·
20 min
9
Turn left onto Kennett Street
135 ft
·
4 sec
·
Kennett Street
10
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 49.1 miles from Cape Girardeau, MO, or about 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 38.3 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 80 miles or 1h 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 49.1 miles or 56m 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 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kennett, 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 98.2 miles and 1h 51m.
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.
The longest stretch is on I 55 for about 38.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 49.1 mi from Cape Girardeau, MO · 56m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
49 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 49.1 miles from Cape Girardeau, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Kennett, MO
The final approach into Kennett, 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 Kennett, 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
$14.92 one way
$29.83 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
34 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $16.44 | $32.89 |
| premium | $4.80 | $18.54 | $37.08 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $21.82 | $43.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 34.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 29.5 | 0 | $10.31 | $4.71 |
| Efficient EV | 24.6 | 0 | $8.59 | $3.93 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 39.3 | 0 | $13.75 | $6.28 |
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
11 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
Kennett, MO
Morning in Kennett on Monday
Local time
7:19 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
58°F
Mount Pleasant, IL
49 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
10 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 51m 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 Kennett, MO covers 98.2 miles and takes about 1h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 55, US 61, US 412. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 49.1 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 $14.92 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 Kennett, MO is easy. At 1h 51m with 96% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (MO 177 / North Sprigg Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (MO 34; MO 74 / Shawnee Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.9 miles (I 55 Bus; US 61 / South Kingshighway): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Cape Girardeau, MO to Kennett, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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