Cape Girardeau to Parker: Road Trip Guide & Distance

838.2 miles 1349 km · straight line
1005.9 miles estimated 1618.8 km · driving distance
20h 14min estimated drive time
$97 - $119 estimated fuel cost
~2h 11min flight time
285° WNW bearing direction

How far is Cape Girardeau from Parker?

The distance from Cape Girardeau to Parker is 838.2 miles (1349 km) as the crow flies. Parker is located WNW of Cape Girardeau. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1005.9 miles, taking about 20h 14min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 11min. Both are located in United States — Cape Girardeau in Missouri and Parker in Colorado.

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 Parker. 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 Parker

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 14min $97 - $119 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 11min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 17min $80–$151* Budget
Train ~26h 18min $121–$352* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cape Girardeau & Parker

Quick Facts

Cape Girardeau
37.31°N, 89.52°W
America/Chicago
108m elevation
Parker
39.52°N, 104.76°W
America/Denver
1789m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 279 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 70 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 29.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients