Cape Girardeau to Houston: Road Trip Guide & Distance

620.4 miles 998.5 km · straight line
722.5 miles actual route 1162.7 km · driving distance
12h 59min estimated drive time
$70 - $86 estimated fuel cost
~1h 45min flight time
215° SW bearing direction

How far is Cape Girardeau from Houston?

The distance from Cape Girardeau to Houston is 620.4 miles (998.5 km) as the crow flies. Houston is located SW of Cape Girardeau. By car, the driving distance is approximately 722.5 miles, taking about 12h 59min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 45min. Both are located in United States — Cape Girardeau in Missouri and Houston 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 Houston. 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 Houston

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 59min $70 - $86 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 45min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 35min $58–$108* Budget
Train ~16h 53min $87–$253* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cape Girardeau & Houston

Quick Facts

Cape Girardeau
37.31°N, 89.52°W
America/Chicago
108m elevation
Houston
29.76°N, 95.37°W
America/Chicago
15m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 207 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 52 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 40.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM