Origin
Shrewsbury, MO
Afternoon in Shrewsbury on Saturday
Local time
1:22 PM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Shrewsbury, MO to Cape Girardeau, MO
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 9m
Distance
111.3 mi
179 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 1m
★
6 AM
2h 10m
8 AM
2h 28m
10 AM
2h 16m
12 PM
2h 14m
3 PM
2h 17m
5 PM
2h 27m
8 PM
2h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Shrewsbury, MO
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Cape Girardeau, MO
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Trip Overview
The drive from Shrewsbury, MO to Cape Girardeau, MO covers 111.3 miles and takes about 2h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 55, North Kingshighway, Broadway Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 99.2 miles on I 55. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.40 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.
Midpoint
55.6 miles from Shrewsbury, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 5m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 55 | 99.2 mi | 1h 47m |
| North Kingshighway | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| Broadway Street | 2 mi | 3m |
| Mackenzie Road | 2 mi | 4m |
| Laclede Station Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Heege Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Reavis Barracks Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 55
— 99.2 mi, about 1h 47m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shrewsbury, MO and Cape Girardeau, MO.
1
Start on I 44
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway
2
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Exit 282
Toward Laclede Station Road, Murdoch Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
3
Turn right onto Laclede Station Road
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Laclede Station Road
Use the left lane.
4
Turn left onto Heege Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Heege Road
5
Turn right onto MO P
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Mackenzie Road
6
Turn straight onto Reavis Barracks Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Reavis Barracks Road
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
Toward I 55 South
8
Merge onto I 55
99 mi
·
1 hr 47 min
·
I 55
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 99
Toward US 61, MO 34, I 55 Business: Cape Girardeau, Jackson
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 99
Toward I 55 Business, US 61 South, MO 34 East: Cape Girardeau
11
Continue on I 55 Bus; US 61; MO 34
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
North Kingshighway
12
Turn left onto Broadway Street
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Broadway Street
13
Arrive at destination
Broadway Street
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 55.6 miles from Shrewsbury, MO, or about 1h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 99.2 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 24 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 55.6 miles or 1h 5m 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 44m
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 Shrewsbury, 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 Shrewsbury, MO
This is one driving day of about 111.3 miles and 2h 9m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Shrewsbury, MO.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 55 for about 99.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
56 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 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 55.6 miles from Shrewsbury, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 55 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 99.2 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 105.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
9
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Take the exit toward Laclede Station Road, Murdoch Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 282
Toward Laclede Station Road, Murdoch Avenue
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Laclede Station Road
Turn right onto Laclede Station Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
6 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
I 55
Merge onto I 55
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
105.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 59m in
Take the exit toward US 61, MO 34, I 55 Business: Cape Girardeau, Jackson
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 99
Toward US 61, MO 34, I 55 Business: Cape Girard...
8
105.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 59m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 55 Business, US 61 South, MO 34 East: Cape Girardeau
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 99
Toward I 55 Business, US 61 South, MO 34 East:...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.40 one way
$34.80 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
39 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $19.11 | $38.21 |
| premium | $4.89 | $21.42 | $42.84 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $24.57 | $49.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 38.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 33.4 | 0 | $11.69 | $5.34 |
| Efficient EV | 27.8 | 0 | $9.74 | $4.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 44.5 | 0 | $15.58 | $7.12 |
Gas CO2
39 kg
EV CO2
13 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
Cape Girardeau, MO
Afternoon in Cape Girardeau on Saturday
Local time
1:22 PM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
57°F
Imperial, MO
56 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 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 9m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
111.3 mi in 2h 9m, mostly highway — 99.2 mi of that is on I 55.
89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 99.2 mi on I 55.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and North Kingshighway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 9m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.2 miles (Laclede Station Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6 miles (I 55): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Shrewsbury, MO to Cape Girardeau, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Jackson along the way.
Jackson
105.2 mi in
|
~1h 59m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 9m. Total distance: 111.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 99.2 miles on I 55. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.2 miles (Laclede Station Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6 miles (I 55): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Cape Girardeau, MO before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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