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

How far is Cape Girardeau from Springfield, Ohio?

The distance from Cape Girardeau to Springfield, Ohio is 357.3 miles (575 km) as the crow flies. Springfield, Ohio is located ENE of Cape Girardeau. By car, the driving distance is approximately 428.7 miles, taking about 8h 38min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 13min. Both are located in United States — Cape Girardeau in Missouri and Springfield, Ohio in Ohio.

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. 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 Springfield, Ohio. 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.