Cape Girardeau to Columbus, Ohio: Road Trip Guide & Distance

396.7 miles 638.4 km · straight line
480.1 miles actual route 772.7 km · driving distance
9h 4min estimated drive time
$46 - $57 estimated fuel cost
~1h 18min flight time
60° ENE bearing direction

How far is Cape Girardeau from Columbus, Ohio?

The distance from Cape Girardeau to Columbus, Ohio is 396.7 miles (638.4 km) as the crow flies. Columbus, Ohio is located ENE of Cape Girardeau. By car, the driving distance is approximately 480.1 miles, taking about 9h 4min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 18min. Both are located in United States — Cape Girardeau in Missouri and Columbus, Ohio 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 Columbus, Ohio. 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 Cape Girardeau to Columbus, Ohio

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 4min $46 - $57 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 18min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 53min $38–$72* Budget
Train ~8h 37min $58–$168* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cape Girardeau & Columbus, Ohio

Quick Facts

Cape Girardeau
37.31°N, 89.52°W
America/Chicago
108m elevation
Columbus, Ohio
39.96°N, 83.00°W
America/New_York
275m 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 · OSRM