Auburn, Alabama to Cape Girardeau: Road Trip Guide & Distance

396.8 miles 638.6 km · straight line
476.2 miles estimated 766.3 km · driving distance
9h 35min estimated drive time
$46 - $56 estimated fuel cost
~1h 18min flight time
326° NW bearing direction

How far is Auburn, Alabama from Cape Girardeau?

The distance from Auburn, Alabama to Cape Girardeau is 396.8 miles (638.6 km) as the crow flies. Cape Girardeau is located NW of Auburn, Alabama. By car, the driving distance is approximately 476.2 miles, taking about 9h 35min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 18min. Both are located in United States — Auburn, Alabama in Alabama and Cape Girardeau in Missouri.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Auburn, Alabama 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 Auburn, Alabama to Cape Girardeau

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 35min $46 - $56 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 18min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 30min $38–$71* Budget
Train ~9h 6min $57–$167* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Auburn, Alabama & Cape Girardeau

Quick Facts

Auburn, Alabama
32.61°N, 85.48°W
America/Chicago
215m 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 132 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 33 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 62.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients