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

801.6 miles 1290.1 km · straight line
961.9 miles estimated 1548.1 km · driving distance
19h 21min estimated drive time
$93 - $114 estimated fuel cost
~2h 7min flight time
246° WSW bearing direction

How far is Cape Girardeau from Midland, Texas?

The distance from Cape Girardeau to Midland, Texas is 801.6 miles (1290.1 km) as the crow flies. Midland, Texas is located WSW of Cape Girardeau. By car, the driving distance is approximately 961.9 miles, taking about 19h 21min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 7min. Both are located in United States — Cape Girardeau in Missouri and Midland, 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. 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 Midland, Texas. 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 Midland, Texas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 21min $93 - $114 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 7min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~23h 13min $77–$144* Budget
Train ~25h 9min $115–$337* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cape Girardeau & Midland, Texas

Quick Facts

Cape Girardeau
37.31°N, 89.52°W
America/Chicago
108m elevation
Midland, Texas
32.00°N, 102.08°W
America/Chicago
848m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 267 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 67 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 31.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients