Cape Girardeau to Nashville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Cape Girardeau from Nashville?

The distance from Cape Girardeau to Nashville is 170.9 miles (275 km) as the crow flies. Nashville is located ESE of Cape Girardeau. By car, the driving distance is approximately 212.9 miles, taking about 4h 7min. A direct flight would take roughly 51min. Both are located in United States — Cape Girardeau in Missouri and Nashville in Tennessee.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Cape Girardeau and Nashville. 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.