Trip from Cape Girardeau, MO to Battlefield, MO

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

5h 21m

Distance

271.5 mi

437 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$42

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

5h 8m ★

6 AM

5h 21m

8 AM

5h 48m

10 AM

5h 31m

12 PM

5h 28m

3 PM

5h 32m

5 PM

5h 47m

8 PM

5h 13m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Cape Girardeau, MO to Battlefield, MO covers 271.5 miles and takes about 5h 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on North Sprigg Street, Shawnee Parkway, South Kingshighway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $42.45 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

135.7 miles from Cape Girardeau, MO

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 40m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 5h 21m drive with frequent turns across 271.5 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

North Sprigg Street 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 5h 21m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Cape Girardeau, MO to Battlefield, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
North Sprigg Street	—	—
Shawnee Parkway	—	—
South Kingshighway	—	—
I 55 South	—	—
US 60 West	—	—
US 160 West	—	—
West Bypass	—	—
West 3rd Street	—	—

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: North Sprigg Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

27 mi · 29 min · I 55 South, US 61 South: Sikeston

6

Take the exit slight right toward US 60 West: Dexter, Poplar Bluff

0.5 mi · 1 min · US 60 West: Dexter, Poplar Bluff

7

Merge slight left

45 mi · 52 min

8

Keep slight left

5.5 mi · 6 min

9

Take the exit slight right toward US 60 West, US 67 North: Springfield, Saint Louis

4.5 mi · 6 min · US 60 West, US 67 North: Springfield, Saint Louis

10

Take the exit slight right

181 mi · 3 hr 32 min

11

Take the exit slight right toward US 160 West, MO FF: Battlefield

0.2 mi · 50 sec · US 160 West, MO FF: Battlefield

12

Turn left onto West Bypass

0.1 mi · 13 sec · West Bypass

13

Continue straight

2.5 mi · 3 min

14

Turn left onto West 3rd Street

69 ft · 1 sec · West 3rd Street

15

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 135.7 miles from Cape Girardeau, MO, or about 2h 40m 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 60 miles or 1h 11m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 135.7 miles or 2h 40m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 23m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Battlefield, 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 271.5 miles and 5h 21m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 60 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.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 135.7 mi from Cape Girardeau, MO · 2h 40m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

West Plains, MO

136 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

Poplar Bluff, MO

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 60 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

West Plains, MO

Meal break

The midpoint is around 135.7 miles from Cape Girardeau, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Battlefield, MO

The final approach into Battlefield, 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 Battlefield, 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

$42.45 one way

$84.89 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 95 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$46.60	$93.21
premium	$4.89	$52.25	$104.50
diesel	$5.61	$59.94	$119.89

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$42

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$67–$92

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 95 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	81.5	1	$28.51	$13.03
Efficient EV	67.9	0	$23.76	$10.86
EV Truck/SUV	108.6	1	$38.01	$17.38

Gas CO2

95 kg

EV CO2

32 kg (66% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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 15, 2026

Origin

Cape Girardeau, MO

Afternoon in Cape Girardeau on Wednesday

Local time

4:34 PM

CDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Battlefield, MO

Afternoon in Battlefield on Wednesday

Local time

4:34 PM

CDT

Current temp

75°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 cooler at arrival

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

Road read

5h 21m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

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 Battlefield, MO covers 271.5 miles and takes about 5h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are North Sprigg Street, Shawnee Parkway, South Kingshighway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 135.7 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 $42.45 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

This is a straightforward 5h 21m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Cape Girardeau, MO to Battlefield, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

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

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