Origin
Dardenne Prairie, MO
Afternoon in Dardenne Prairie on Wednesday
Local time
2:27 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dardenne Prairie, MO to Cape Girardeau, MO
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
2h 12m
Distance
142.5 mi
229 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 3m
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6 AM
2h 13m
8 AM
2h 31m
10 AM
2h 19m
12 PM
2h 17m
3 PM
2h 20m
5 PM
2h 30m
8 PM
2h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dardenne Prairie, MO
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Cape Girardeau, MO
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Trip Overview
The drive from Dardenne Prairie, MO to Cape Girardeau, MO covers 142.5 miles and takes about 2h 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Van Gogh Drive, Renoir Drive, Monet Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.28 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
71.3 miles from Dardenne Prairie, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 6m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 2h 12m drive with frequent turns across 142.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Van Gogh Drive 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 Dardenne Prairie, MO to Cape Girardeau, MO is easy. At 2h 12m 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 Dardenne Prairie, MO to Cape Girardeau, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Van Gogh Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Renoir Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Monet Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| MO K | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 64 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Avenue of the Saints | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 270 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 270 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Van Gogh Drive
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dardenne Prairie, MO and Cape Girardeau, MO.
1
Start on Rembrandt Drive
295 ft
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16 sec
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Rembrandt Drive
2
Turn right onto Van Gogh Drive
0.2 mi
·
51 sec
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Van Gogh Drive
3
Turn right onto Renoir Drive
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
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Renoir Drive
4
Turn right onto Monet Drive
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
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Monet Drive
5
Turn left
1.7 mi
·
2 min
6
Turn slight right onto MO K
177 ft
·
7 sec
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MO K
7
Turn right
3.3 mi
·
5 min
8
Take the ramp slight right toward I 64 East, US 40 East, US 61 South
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
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I 64 East, US 40 East, US 61 South
9
Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
15 mi
·
19 min
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Avenue of the Saints
10
Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
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I 270: Chicago, Memphis
11
Keep slight right to continue on I 270 South: Memphis
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
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I 270 South: Memphis
12
Merge slight left
11 mi
·
14 min
13
Take the exit slight right toward I 55, US 61, US 67: Saint Louis, Memphis, Lemay Ferry Road
0.4 mi
·
27 sec
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I 55, US 61, US 67: Saint Louis, Memphis, Lemay Ferry Road
14
Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Memphis
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
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I 55 South: Memphis
15
Merge slight left onto Rosa Parks Highway
1.5 mi
·
1 min
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Rosa Parks Highway
16
Continue on Officer Thomas G. Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway
1.8 mi
·
2 min
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Officer Thomas G. Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway
17
Continue on Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway
93 mi
·
1 hr 39 min
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Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway
18
Take the exit slight right toward US 61, MO 34, I 55 Business: Cape Girardeau, Jackson
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
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US 61, MO 34, I 55 Business: Cape Girardeau, Jackson
19
Keep slight left to continue on I 55 Business, US 61 South, MO 34 East: Cape Girardeau
0.3 mi
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29 sec
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I 55 Business, US 61 South, MO 34 East: Cape Girardeau
20
Continue on North Kingshighway
3.6 mi
·
6 min
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North Kingshighway
21
Turn left onto Broadway Street
2.0 mi
·
3 min
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Broadway Street
22
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 71.3 miles from Dardenne Prairie, MO, or about 1h 6m 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 14m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 71.3 miles or 1h 6m 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 48m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cape Girardeau, MO than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Dardenne Prairie, 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 Dardenne Prairie, MO
This is one driving day of about 142.5 miles and 2h 12m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Dardenne Prairie, 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 71.3 mi from Dardenne Prairie, MO · 1h 6m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
71 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 71.3 miles from Dardenne Prairie, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Cape Girardeau, MO
The final approach into Cape Girardeau, 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 Cape Girardeau, 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
$22.28 one way
$44.56 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
50 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $24.46 | $48.92 |
| premium | $4.89 | $27.42 | $54.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $31.46 | $62.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 49.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 42.8 | 0 | $14.96 | $6.84 |
| Efficient EV | 35.6 | 0 | $12.47 | $5.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 57 | 0 | $19.95 | $9.12 |
Gas CO2
50 kg
EV CO2
17 kg (66% 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
Cape Girardeau, MO
Afternoon in Cape Girardeau on Wednesday
Local time
2:27 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°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
19 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 12m 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 Dardenne Prairie, MO to Cape Girardeau, MO covers 142.5 miles and takes about 2h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Van Gogh Drive, Renoir Drive, Monet Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 71.3 miles from Dardenne Prairie, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.28 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 Dardenne Prairie, MO to Cape Girardeau, MO is easy. At 2h 12m 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 Dardenne Prairie, MO to Cape Girardeau, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Dardenne Prairie, MO to Cape Girardeau, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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