Cape Girardeau to Cave Spring: Road Trip Guide & Distance

522.4 miles 840.8 km · straight line
627 miles estimated 1009 km · driving distance
12h 37min estimated drive time
$60 - $74 estimated fuel cost
~1h 33min flight time
88° E bearing direction

How far is Cape Girardeau from Cave Spring?

The distance from Cape Girardeau to Cave Spring is 522.4 miles (840.8 km) as the crow flies. Cave Spring is located E of Cape Girardeau. By car, the driving distance is approximately 627 miles, taking about 12h 37min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 33min. Both are located in United States — Cape Girardeau in Missouri and Cave Spring in Virginia.

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 Cape Girardeau and Cave Spring. 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 Cape Girardeau to Cave Spring

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 37min $60 - $74 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 33min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 8min $50–$94* Budget
Train ~16h 24min $75–$219* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cape Girardeau & Cave Spring

Quick Facts

Cape Girardeau
37.31°N, 89.52°W
America/Chicago
108m elevation
Cave Spring
37.23°N, 80.01°W
America/New_York
335m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 174 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 44 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 47.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients