Which State Capital Is Nearest Its Geographic Center: Missouri, Texas, or Wyoming?

Missouri's Capital Is Closest to the State's Geographic Center

Missouri is the correct answer.

• Missouri: Geographic center in Laclede County (near Dixon). Capital Jefferson City is ~30 miles southeast.
• Texas: Capital Austin is ~200 miles from the geographic center.
• Wyoming: Capital Cheyenne is ~100 miles from the geographic center.

Thus, Jefferson City is the most centrally located capital among the three.