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Distance from Metropolis to Cape Girardeau
Route Information
The driving distance from Metropolis, Illinois to Cape Girardeau, Missouri is 62.9 mi (101.2 km)
The straight-line (air) distance is 44.6 mi (71.8 km)
The estimated flight time is 0 hr 5 min
The estimated travel time by road is 1 hour 17 minutes
Traveling mixed highways and local roads, substantial in a west direction. Average speeds around 48 mph.
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Journey Summary
Traveling from Metropolis, Illinois to Cape Girardeau, Missouri covers 62.9 mi (101.2 km) in a west direction. This mixed highways and local roads, substantial route typically takes 1 hour 17 minutes under normal conditions.
Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (60.7-68.2 miles / 98-110 km). The primary route shown here saves 9 minutes compared to alternatives.
The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 48 mph (77 km/h).
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How is the distance calculated?
Driving distances are based on actual road data. We use advanced routing algorithms that consider traffic, tolls, highways, and local streets. For air distances (as the crow flies), we use the Vincenty formula. It's a precise method that accounts for the Earth's shape and provides accuracy up to 0.5 mm.
When multiple route options exist, we display both the shortest and fastest paths. Travel times are estimated based on typical speeds for each road type, though actual times may vary with traffic and weather conditions. All distances are shown in both miles and kilometers for convenience.