Cape Girardeau to Port Arthur: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Cape Girardeau from Port Arthur?
The distance from Cape Girardeau to Port Arthur is 572.3 miles (921 km) as the crow flies. Port Arthur is located SSW of Cape Girardeau. By car, the driving distance is approximately 686.7 miles, taking about 13h 49min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 39min. Both are located in United States — Cape Girardeau in Missouri and Port Arthur in Texas.
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.
Coordinates come from public place data for Cape Girardeau and Port Arthur. 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 Port Arthur
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 191 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 48 hours
- You could travel this distance about 43.5 times to circle the Earth's equator