Cape Girardeau to Las Vegas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1416.5 miles 2279.6 km · straight line
1664 miles actual route 2677.9 km · driving distance
29h 24min estimated drive time
$160 - $197 estimated fuel cost
~3h 21min flight time
275° W bearing direction

How far is Cape Girardeau from Las Vegas?

The distance from Cape Girardeau to Las Vegas is 1416.5 miles (2279.6 km) as the crow flies. Las Vegas is located W of Cape Girardeau. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1664 miles, taking about 29h 24min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 21min. Both are located in United States — Cape Girardeau in Missouri and Las Vegas in Nevada.

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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Cape Girardeau and Las Vegas. 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 Las Vegas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 29h 24min $160 - $197 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 21min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~35h 17min $133–$250* Budget
Train ~38h 13min $200–$582* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cape Girardeau & Las Vegas

Quick Facts

Cape Girardeau
37.31°N, 89.52°W
America/Chicago
108m elevation
Las Vegas
36.17°N, 115.14°W
America/Los_Angeles
610m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 472 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 118 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 17.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM