Cape Girardeau to Springfield, Illinois: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Cape Girardeau from Springfield, Illinois?

The distance from Cape Girardeau to Springfield, Illinois is 172.6 miles (277.7 km) as the crow flies. Springfield, Illinois is located N of Cape Girardeau. By car, the driving distance is approximately 215.7 miles, taking about 4h 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 51min. Both are located in United States — Cape Girardeau in Missouri and Springfield, Illinois in Illinois.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Cape Girardeau and Springfield, Illinois. 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.