Cape Girardeau to Wichita Falls: Road Trip Guide & Distance

555.6 miles 894.2 km · straight line
666.7 miles estimated 1073 km · driving distance
13h 25min estimated drive time
$64 - $79 estimated fuel cost
~1h 37min flight time
248° WSW bearing direction

How far is Cape Girardeau from Wichita Falls?

The distance from Cape Girardeau to Wichita Falls is 555.6 miles (894.2 km) as the crow flies. Wichita Falls is located WSW of Cape Girardeau. By car, the driving distance is approximately 666.7 miles, taking about 13h 25min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 37min. Both are located in United States — Cape Girardeau in Missouri and Wichita Falls 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 Wichita Falls. 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 Wichita Falls

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 25min $64 - $79 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 37min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 6min $53–$100* Budget
Train ~17h 27min $80–$233* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cape Girardeau & Wichita Falls

Quick Facts

Cape Girardeau
37.31°N, 89.52°W
America/Chicago
108m elevation
Wichita Falls
33.91°N, 98.49°W
America/Chicago
289m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 185 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 46 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 44.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients