Atlanta to Cape Girardeau: Road Trip Guide & Distance

378.8 miles 609.7 km · straight line
458.4 miles actual route 737.7 km · driving distance
8h 41min estimated drive time
$44 - $54 estimated fuel cost
~1h 16min flight time
312° NW bearing direction

How far is Atlanta from Cape Girardeau?

The distance from Atlanta to Cape Girardeau is 378.8 miles (609.7 km) as the crow flies. Cape Girardeau is located NW of Atlanta. By car, the driving distance is approximately 458.4 miles, taking about 8h 41min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 16min. Both are located in United States — Atlanta in Georgia and Cape Girardeau in Missouri.

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. 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 Atlanta and Cape Girardeau. 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 Atlanta to Cape Girardeau

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 41min $44 - $54 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 16min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 25min $37–$69* Budget
Train ~8h 15min $55–$160* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Atlanta & Cape Girardeau

Quick Facts

Atlanta
33.75°N, 84.39°W
America/New_York
320m elevation
Cape Girardeau
37.31°N, 89.52°W
America/Chicago
108m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 126 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 32 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 65.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM