Arlington, Texas to Cape Girardeau: Road Trip Guide & Distance

532.8 miles 857.4 km · straight line
639.3 miles estimated 1028.9 km · driving distance
12h 52min estimated drive time
$62 - $76 estimated fuel cost
~1h 34min flight time
52° NE bearing direction

How far is Arlington, Texas from Cape Girardeau?

The distance from Arlington, Texas to Cape Girardeau is 532.8 miles (857.4 km) as the crow flies. Cape Girardeau is located NE of Arlington, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 639.3 miles, taking about 12h 52min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 34min. Both are located in United States — Arlington, Texas in Texas and Cape Girardeau in Missouri.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Arlington, Texas and Cape Girardeau. 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 Arlington, Texas to Cape Girardeau

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 52min $62 - $76 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 34min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 26min $51–$96* Budget
Train ~16h 44min $77–$224* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Arlington, Texas & Cape Girardeau

Quick Facts

Arlington, Texas
32.74°N, 97.11°W
America/Chicago
184m elevation
Cape Girardeau
37.31°N, 89.52°W
America/Chicago
108m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 178 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 44 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 46.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients