Cape Girardeau to Raleigh: Road Trip Guide & Distance

612.7 miles 986.1 km · straight line
755.8 miles actual route 1216.4 km · driving distance
14h 15min estimated drive time
$73 - $90 estimated fuel cost
~1h 44min flight time
97° E bearing direction

How far is Cape Girardeau from Raleigh?

The distance from Cape Girardeau to Raleigh is 612.7 miles (986.1 km) as the crow flies. Raleigh is located E of Cape Girardeau. By car, the driving distance is approximately 755.8 miles, taking about 14h 15min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 44min. Both are located in United States — Cape Girardeau in Missouri and Raleigh in North Carolina.

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. 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 Raleigh. 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 Raleigh

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 15min $73 - $90 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 44min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 6min $60–$113* Budget
Train ~18h 32min $91–$265* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cape Girardeau & Raleigh

Quick Facts

Cape Girardeau
37.31°N, 89.52°W
America/Chicago
108m elevation
Raleigh
35.78°N, 78.64°W
America/New_York
96m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 204 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 51 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 40.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM