Cape Girardeau to Oklahoma City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

462.5 miles 744.3 km · straight line
551 miles actual route 886.8 km · driving distance
10h 14min estimated drive time
$53 - $65 estimated fuel cost
~1h 26min flight time
256° WSW bearing direction

How far is Cape Girardeau from Oklahoma City?

The distance from Cape Girardeau to Oklahoma City is 462.5 miles (744.3 km) as the crow flies. Oklahoma City is located WSW of Cape Girardeau. By car, the driving distance is approximately 551 miles, taking about 10h 14min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 26min. Both are located in United States — Cape Girardeau in Missouri and Oklahoma City in Oklahoma.

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. 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Cape Girardeau and Oklahoma City. 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 Oklahoma City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 14min $53 - $65 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 26min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 17min $44–$83* Budget
Train ~9h 43min $66–$193* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cape Girardeau & Oklahoma City

Quick Facts

Cape Girardeau
37.31°N, 89.52°W
America/Chicago
108m elevation
Oklahoma City
35.47°N, 97.52°W
America/Chicago
366m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 154 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 39 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 53.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM