Cape Girardeau to Morton: Road Trip Guide & Distance

228.5 miles 367.7 km · straight line
285.6 miles estimated 459.6 km · driving distance
5h 45min estimated drive time
$27 - $34 estimated fuel cost
~58min flight time
N bearing direction

How far is Cape Girardeau from Morton?

The distance from Cape Girardeau to Morton is 228.5 miles (367.7 km) as the crow flies. Morton is located N of Cape Girardeau. By car, the driving distance is approximately 285.6 miles, taking about 5h 45min. A direct flight would take roughly 58min. Both are located in United States — Cape Girardeau in Missouri and Morton in Illinois.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee.

Coordinates come from public place data for Cape Girardeau and Morton. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Cape Girardeau to Morton

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 5h 45min $27 - $34 Flexible stops
Fly ~58min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~6h 54min $23–$43* Budget
Train ~5h 28min $34–$100* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cape Girardeau & Morton

Quick Facts

Cape Girardeau
37.31°N, 89.52°W
America/Chicago
108m elevation
Morton
40.61°N, 89.46°W
America/Chicago
218m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 76 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 19 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 109 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients