Cape Girardeau to New Orleans: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Cape Girardeau from New Orleans?
The distance from Cape Girardeau to New Orleans is 509.2 miles (819.4 km) as the crow flies. New Orleans is located S of Cape Girardeau. By car, the driving distance is approximately 611 miles, taking about 12h 17min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 31min. Both are located in United States — Cape Girardeau in Missouri and New Orleans in Louisiana.
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. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey.
Coordinates come from public place data for Cape Girardeau and New Orleans. 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.
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 170 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 42 hours
- You could travel this distance about 48.9 times to circle the Earth's equator