Cape Girardeau to Montgomery, Alabama: Road Trip Guide & Distance

385.9 miles 621.1 km · straight line
463.1 miles estimated 745.3 km · driving distance
9h 19min estimated drive time
$45 - $55 estimated fuel cost
~1h 17min flight time
151° SSE bearing direction

How far is Cape Girardeau from Montgomery, Alabama?

The distance from Cape Girardeau to Montgomery, Alabama is 385.9 miles (621.1 km) as the crow flies. Montgomery, Alabama is located SSE of Cape Girardeau. By car, the driving distance is approximately 463.1 miles, taking about 9h 19min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 17min. Both are located in United States — Cape Girardeau in Missouri and Montgomery, Alabama in Alabama.

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 Montgomery, Alabama. 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 Montgomery, Alabama

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 19min $45 - $55 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 17min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 11min $37–$69* Budget
Train ~8h 51min $56–$162* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cape Girardeau & Montgomery, Alabama

Quick Facts

Cape Girardeau
37.31°N, 89.52°W
America/Chicago
108m elevation
Montgomery, Alabama
32.38°N, 86.31°W
America/Chicago
73m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 129 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 32 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 64.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients