How far is it from Chaffee, MO, to Cairo, IL, ?

The distance between Chaffee, MO, and Cairo, IL, is 48 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Chaffee, MO, to Cairo, IL, ?

The drive from Chaffee, MO, to Cairo, IL, takes approximately 1 h 15 min by car.

What is the best route from Chaffee, MO, to Cairo, IL, ?

The fastest route from Chaffee, MO, to Cairo, IL, covers 48 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 15 min.

Which direction is Cairo, IL from Chaffee, MO?

Cairo, IL lies roughly to the south-east of Chaffee, MO.

Which roads does the route from Chaffee, MO to Cairo, IL follow?

The drive from Chaffee, MO to Cairo, IL mainly follows IL 3.

Which towns do you pass between Chaffee, MO and Cairo, IL?

Towns on the route from Chaffee, MO to Cairo, IL include Cape Girardeau.

Are there charging stations between Chaffee, MO and Cairo, IL?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Chaffee, MO to Cairo, IL, including Acee‚Äôs Neighborhood Market and Deli - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW); SCHNUCKS CAPE-DC2 (150 kW); Acees 310 Perryville (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 10.

Chaffee, MO Cairo, IL

Distance: 48 miDuration: 1 h 15 min

Driving from Chaffee, MO to Cairo, IL takes about 1 h 15 min via IL 3. The distance is 48 mi. The straight-line distance is 30 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Chaffee, MO, Scott City, MO, East Cape Girardeau, IL. Driving directions

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Driving directions16 · 48 mi

1 Depart right onto West Davidson Avenue 48 yd
2 Turn right onto South 4th Street 119 yd
3 Turn left onto West Yoakum Avenue 1 mi
4 Turn right 3 mi
5 Enter roundabout right 38 yd
6 Exit roundabout slightly right 6 mi
7 Take ramp left 1 mi
8 Merge slightly left 2 mi

9 Keep slightly right 2 mi
10 Turn right onto Shawnee Parkway 3 mi
11 Continue straight onto Bill Emerson Memorial Bridge 4 mi
12 Turn right onto Illinois Route 3 18 mi
13 Turn right 11 mi
14 Turn right onto 24th Street 1 mi
15 Turn right onto Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue 56 yd
16 Arrive left onto Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue

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The return trip from Cairo, IL to Chaffee, MO covers roughly the same distance, 48 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

10 chargers

Longest stretch on this route with no charging point: 33 mi

Acee‚Äôs Neighborhood Market and Deli - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 2505 Veterans Memorial Drive, Cape Girardeau, MO, 63701250 kW
SCHNUCKS CAPE-DC2CCS, CHAdeMO · 19 S Kingshighway St, Cape Girardeau, MO, 63703150 kW
Acees 310 PerryvilleCCS · 2017 Perryville Rd, Cape Girardeau, MO, 6370150 kW
Acees 315 Route KCCS · 7950 State Hwy K, Cape Girardeau, MO, 6370150 kW
Acees 317 VeteransCCS · 2505 Veterans Memorial Dr, Cape Girardeau, MO, 6370150 kW

EV Charging Stations

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Top attractions along the route

No notable attractions were found along this route.

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Cairo, IL → Smithland, KY58 mi · 1 h 20 min Cairo, IL → Wickliffe, KY8 mi · 20 min Cairo, IL → Morehouse, MO37 mi · 45 min Cairo, IL → South Fulton, TN47 mi · 1 h Cairo, IL → Woodland Mills, TN51 mi · 1 h 20 min Cairo, IL → Mound City, IL7 mi · 15 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 6, 2026.

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How far is it from Chaffee, MO, {fromState} to Cairo, IL, {toState}?: The distance between Chaffee, MO, {fromState} and Cairo, IL, {toState} is 48 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Chaffee, MO, {fromState} to Cairo, IL, {toState}?: The drive from Chaffee, MO, {fromState} to Cairo, IL, {toState} takes approximately 1 h 15 min by car.
What is the best route from Chaffee, MO, {fromState} to Cairo, IL, {toState}?: The fastest route from Chaffee, MO, {fromState} to Cairo, IL, {toState} covers 48 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 15 min.
Which direction is Cairo, IL from Chaffee, MO?: Cairo, IL lies roughly to the south-east of Chaffee, MO.
Which roads does the route from Chaffee, MO to Cairo, IL follow?: The drive from Chaffee, MO to Cairo, IL mainly follows IL 3.
Which towns do you pass between Chaffee, MO and Cairo, IL?: Towns on the route from Chaffee, MO to Cairo, IL include Cape Girardeau.
Are there charging stations between Chaffee, MO and Cairo, IL?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Chaffee, MO to Cairo, IL, including Acee‚Äôs Neighborhood Market and Deli - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW); SCHNUCKS CAPE-DC2 (150 kW); Acees 310 Perryville (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 10.

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