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Trip from Cape Girardeau, MO to Old Jamestown, MO

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

2h 40m

Distance

132.5 mi

213 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$21

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min
4 AM
2h 30m ★
6 AM
2h 41m
8 AM
3h 2m
10 AM
2h 48m
12 PM
2h 46m
3 PM
2h 49m
5 PM
3h 1m
8 PM
2h 35m

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 Old Jamestown, MO, MO

Old Jamestown, MO

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Trip Overview

The drive from Cape Girardeau, MO to Old Jamestown, MO covers 132.5 miles and takes about 2h 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 55, Rosa Parks Highway, Old Halls Ferry Road 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 $20.71 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

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

66.3 miles from Cape Girardeau, MO

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 15m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 40m. Total distance: 132.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 40m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 40m highway drive covering 132.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 55 and Rosa Parks Highway. 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 19 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 Rosa Parks Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 115 miles in near I 44 / Third Street Expressway.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 132.5 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 115 miles (I 44 / Third Street Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 120.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 123.9 miles (Halls Ferry Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

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

5
115 mi into trip | ~2h 10m in | I 44 / Third Street Expressway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 44 / Third Street Expressway toward I 44 North

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 44 North
7
120.5 mi into trip | ~2h 17m in

Take the exit toward West Florissant Avenue

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 245B Toward West Florissant Avenue
5
123.9 mi into trip | ~2h 23m in | Halls Ferry Road

Enter roundabout onto Halls Ferry Road

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

5
129.3 mi into trip | ~2h 32m in | Old Halls Ferry Road

Turn left onto Old Halls Ferry Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
132.3 mi into trip | ~2h 39m in

Keep slight right at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 55 95.1 mi 1h 42m
Rosa Parks Highway 14 mi 17m
Old Halls Ferry Road 5.2 mi 10m
North Kingshighway 3.6 mi 5m
Halls Ferry Road 3.1 mi 4m
Mark Twain Expressway 2.1 mi 2m
Third Street Expressway 2 mi 2m
Broadway Street 2 mi 3m
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 Old Jamestown, 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

14 mi · 17 min · Rosa Parks Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Keep slight left at fork onto I 44

2.0 mi · 2 min · Third Street Expressway
Toward I 44 North
7

Merge onto I 70

1.4 mi · 1 min · Andy Gammon Memorial Highway
8

Continue on I 70

2.1 mi · 2 min · Mark Twain Expressway
9

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 24 sec
Exit 245B Toward West Florissant Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Turn straight onto West Florissant Avenue

1.9 mi · 3 min · West Florissant Avenue
11

Turn right onto MO 367

1.2 mi · 1 min · Riverview Boulevard
12

Enter roundabout onto Halls Ferry Road

504 ft · 10 sec · Halls Ferry Road
13

Continue on Halls Ferry Road

3.0 mi · 4 min · Halls Ferry Road
14

Keep slight right at fork onto Old Halls Ferry Road

2.2 mi · 4 min · Old Halls Ferry Road
15

Continue on Parker Road

433 ft · 14 sec · Parker Road
16

Turn left onto Old Halls Ferry Road

3.0 mi · 6 min · Old Halls Ferry Road
Use the left lane.
17

Turn right

169 ft · 12 sec
18

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 1 min
19

Arrive at 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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 66.3 miles from Cape Girardeau, MO, or about 1h 15m 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 29 miles or 35m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 66.3 miles or 1h 15m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 2m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Old Jamestown, 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 132.5 miles and 2h 40m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 miles from Cape Girardeau, MO.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
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 66.3 mi from Cape Girardeau, MO · 1h 15m into the drive

city in Jefferson County, Missouri, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Arnold, MO

66 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

Campton, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 29 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Arnold, MO

Meal break

The midpoint is around 66.3 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 Old Jamestown, MO

The final approach into Old Jamestown, 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 Old Jamestown, MO.

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.

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...

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $19 near mile 114.2
View on nps.gov
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 54.8
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$20.71 one way

$41.43 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 46 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $22.74 $45.49
premium $4.89 $25.50 $51.00
diesel $5.61 $29.25 $58.51

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$21

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$46–$71

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 46.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 39.8 0 $13.91 $6.36
Efficient EV 33.1 0 $11.59 $5.30
EV Truck/SUV 53 0 $18.55 $8.48

Gas CO2

46 kg

EV CO2

16 kg (65% 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

11:56 PM

CDT

Current temp

81°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Old Jamestown, MO

Night in Old Jamestown on Thursday

Local time

11:56 PM

CDT

Current temp

80°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

57°F

Arnold, MO

66 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

1 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 40m 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 Old Jamestown, MO covers 132.5 miles and takes about 2h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 55, Rosa Parks Highway, Old Halls Ferry Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 66.3 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 $20.71 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 132.5 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 115 miles (I 44 / Third Street Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 120.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 123.9 miles (Halls Ferry Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Cape Girardeau, MO to Old Jamestown, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Gateway Arch National Park and Ste. Geneviève National Historical Park.

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