Origin
Cape Girardeau, MO
Afternoon in Cape Girardeau on Wednesday
Local time
4:40 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cape Girardeau, MO to Black Jack, MO
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
2h 32m
Distance
129.3 mi
208 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 22m
★
6 AM
2h 33m
8 AM
2h 53m
10 AM
2h 40m
12 PM
2h 38m
3 PM
2h 41m
5 PM
2h 52m
8 PM
2h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cape Girardeau, MO
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Black Jack, MO
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Trip Overview
The drive from Cape Girardeau, MO to Black Jack, MO covers 129.3 miles and takes about 2h 32m 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 $20.21 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
64.6 miles from Cape Girardeau, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 16m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 32m drive with frequent turns across 129.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 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 Black Jack, MO is easy. At 2h 32m 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 Black Jack, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Kingshighway | — | — |
| I 55 North | — | — |
| Rosa Parks Highway | — | — |
| Third Street Expressway | — | — |
| Andy Gammon Memorial Highway | — | — |
| Mark Twain Expressway | — | — |
| West Florissant Avenue | — | — |
| Riverview Boulevard | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North Kingshighway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cape Girardeau, MO and Black Jack, 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
14 mi
·
17 min
·
Rosa Parks Highway
6
Keep slight left to continue on Third Street Expressway
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Third Street Expressway
7
Merge slight right onto Andy Gammon Memorial Highway
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Andy Gammon Memorial Highway
8
Continue on Mark Twain Expressway
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Mark Twain Expressway
9
Take the exit slight right toward West Florissant Avenue
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
West Florissant Avenue
10
Turn straight onto West Florissant Avenue
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
West Florissant Avenue
11
Turn right onto Riverview Boulevard
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Riverview Boulevard
12
Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Halls Ferry Circle
505 ft
·
10 sec
·
Halls Ferry Circle
13
Exit the rotary onto Halls Ferry Road
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Halls Ferry Road
14
Keep slight right to continue on Old Halls Ferry Road
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Old Halls Ferry Road
15
Continue on Parker Road
394 ft
·
8 sec
·
Parker Road
16
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 64.6 miles from Cape Girardeau, MO, or about 1h 16m 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 28 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 64.6 miles or 1h 16m 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 5m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Black Jack, 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 129.3 miles and 2h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 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 64.6 mi from Cape Girardeau, MO · 1h 16m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
65 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 28 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 64.6 miles from Cape Girardeau, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Black Jack, MO
The final approach into Black Jack, 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 Black Jack, 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
$20.21 one way
$40.43 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
45 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $22.19 | $44.39 |
| premium | $4.89 | $24.88 | $49.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $28.55 | $57.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 45.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 38.8 | 0 | $13.58 | $6.21 |
| Efficient EV | 32.3 | 0 | $11.31 | $5.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 51.7 | 0 | $18.10 | $8.28 |
Gas CO2
45 kg
EV CO2
15 kg (67% 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
Black Jack, MO
Afternoon in Black Jack on Wednesday
Local time
4:40 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
57°F
Imperial, MO
65 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
18 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 32m 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 Black Jack, MO covers 129.3 miles and takes about 2h 32m 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 64.6 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 $20.21 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.
The drive from Cape Girardeau, MO to Black Jack, MO is easy. At 2h 32m 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 Black Jack, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Cape Girardeau, MO to Black Jack, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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