Cape Girardeau to Cincinnati: Road Trip Guide & Distance

298.8 miles 480.8 km · straight line
373.4 miles estimated 601 km · driving distance
7h 31min estimated drive time
$36 - $44 estimated fuel cost
~1h 6min flight time
64° ENE bearing direction

How far is Cape Girardeau from Cincinnati?

The distance from Cape Girardeau to Cincinnati is 298.8 miles (480.8 km) as the crow flies. Cincinnati is located ENE of Cape Girardeau. By car, the driving distance is approximately 373.4 miles, taking about 7h 31min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 6min. Both are located in United States — Cape Girardeau in Missouri and Cincinnati in Ohio.

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. 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 Cincinnati. 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 Cincinnati

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 31min $36 - $44 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 6min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 1min $30–$56* Budget
Train ~7h 8min $45–$131* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cape Girardeau & Cincinnati

Quick Facts

Cape Girardeau
37.31°N, 89.52°W
America/Chicago
108m elevation
Cincinnati
39.10°N, 84.51°W
America/New_York
267m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 100 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 25 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 83.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients