Cape Girardeau to New River Gorge: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Cape Girardeau from New River Gorge?

The distance from Cape Girardeau to New River Gorge is 464.2 miles (747 km) as the crow flies. New River Gorge is located E of Cape Girardeau. By car, the driving distance is approximately 557 miles, taking about 11h 12min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 26min. Both are located in United States — Cape Girardeau in Missouri and New River Gorge in West Virginia.

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 New River Gorge. 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.