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

677.4 miles 1090.1 km · straight line
801.6 miles actual route 1290 km · driving distance
13h 56min estimated drive time
$77 - $95 estimated fuel cost
~1h 52min flight time
42° NE bearing direction

How far is Austin, Texas from Cape Girardeau?

The distance from Austin, Texas to Cape Girardeau is 677.4 miles (1090.1 km) as the crow flies. Cape Girardeau is located NE of Austin, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 801.6 miles, taking about 13h 56min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 52min. Both are located in United States — Austin, 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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Austin, Texas and Cape Girardeau. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Austin, Texas to Cape Girardeau

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 56min $77 - $95 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 52min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 43min $64–$120* Budget
Train ~18h 7min $96–$281* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Austin, Texas & Cape Girardeau

Quick Facts

Austin, Texas
30.27°N, 97.74°W
America/Chicago
149m 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 226 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 56 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 36.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM