Cape Girardeau to Fayetteville, Arkansas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

271 miles 436.1 km · straight line
338.7 miles estimated 545.1 km · driving distance
6h 49min estimated drive time
$33 - $40 estimated fuel cost
~1h 3min flight time
253° WSW bearing direction

How far is Cape Girardeau from Fayetteville, Arkansas?

The distance from Cape Girardeau to Fayetteville, Arkansas is 271 miles (436.1 km) as the crow flies. Fayetteville, Arkansas is located WSW of Cape Girardeau. By car, the driving distance is approximately 338.7 miles, taking about 6h 49min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 3min. Both are located in United States — Cape Girardeau in Missouri and Fayetteville, Arkansas in Arkansas.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. 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 Fayetteville, Arkansas. 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 Fayetteville, Arkansas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 49min $33 - $40 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 3min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 11min $27–$51* Budget
Train ~6h 29min $41–$119* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cape Girardeau & Fayetteville, Arkansas

Quick Facts

Cape Girardeau
37.31°N, 89.52°W
America/Chicago
108m elevation
Fayetteville, Arkansas
36.06°N, 94.16°W
America/Chicago
427m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 90 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 23 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 91.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients