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

516.9 miles 831.9 km · straight line
607.3 miles actual route 977.4 km · driving distance
10h 33min estimated drive time
$58 - $72 estimated fuel cost
~1h 32min flight time
235° SW bearing direction

How far is Cape Girardeau from Dallas, Texas?

The distance from Cape Girardeau to Dallas, Texas is 516.9 miles (831.9 km) as the crow flies. Dallas, Texas is located SW of Cape Girardeau. By car, the driving distance is approximately 607.3 miles, taking about 10h 33min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 32min. Both are located in United States — Cape Girardeau in Missouri and Dallas, Texas in Texas.

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. 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 Cape Girardeau and Dallas, Texas. 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 Dallas, Texas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 33min $58 - $72 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 32min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 40min $49–$91* Budget
Train ~13h 43min $73–$213* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cape Girardeau & Dallas, Texas

Quick Facts

Cape Girardeau
37.31°N, 89.52°W
America/Chicago
108m elevation
Dallas, Texas
32.78°N, 96.80°W
America/Chicago
131m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 172 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 43 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 48.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM