Cape Girardeau to Dalton: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Cape Girardeau from Dalton?

The distance from Cape Girardeau to Dalton is 308.6 miles (496.6 km) as the crow flies. Dalton is located ESE of Cape Girardeau. By car, the driving distance is approximately 385.7 miles, taking about 7h 46min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 7min. Both are located in United States — Cape Girardeau in Missouri and Dalton in Georgia.

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 Dalton. 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.