Cape Girardeau to Starkville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

269.2 miles 433.3 km · straight line
336.5 miles estimated 541.6 km · driving distance
6h 46min estimated drive time
$32 - $40 estimated fuel cost
~1h 2min flight time
171° S bearing direction

How far is Cape Girardeau from Starkville?

The distance from Cape Girardeau to Starkville is 269.2 miles (433.3 km) as the crow flies. Starkville is located S of Cape Girardeau. By car, the driving distance is approximately 336.5 miles, taking about 6h 46min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 2min. Both are located in United States — Cape Girardeau in Missouri and Starkville in Mississippi.

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.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 46min $32 - $40 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 2min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 7min $27–$50* Budget
Train ~6h 26min $40–$118* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cape Girardeau & Starkville

Quick Facts

Cape Girardeau
37.31°N, 89.52°W
America/Chicago
108m elevation
Starkville
33.45°N, 88.82°W
America/Chicago
101m 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 22 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 92.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients