How far is Alturas, FL from Cape Coral, FL?
The driving distance from Alturas, FL to Cape Coral, FL is about 116.9 miles (188.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 91.6 miles (147.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 13m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alturas and Cape Coral.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alturas and Cape Coral.
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Start on Central Avenue
12 m · 7 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn left onto 3rd Street
150 m · 16 sec · 3rd Street
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Turn right onto Poinsettia Road
1309 ft · 36 sec · Poinsettia Road
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Continue on Perch Lake Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Perch Lake Road
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Turn right onto Alturas Babson Park Cutoff Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Alturas Babson Park Cutoff Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 80 Foot Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · 80 Foot Road
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Turn right onto Homeland-Garfield Road
3.7 mi · 7 min · Homeland-Garfield Road
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Turn left
24.3 mi · 35 min
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Continue straight
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
38.8 mi · 53 min
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Turn left onto I 75 South: Naples
2330 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
5.8 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 762: North Fort Myers, Cape Coral
1532 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CR 762 West, to US 41
859 ft · 21 sec
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Turn straight onto Tuckers Grade
1.4 km · 2 min · Tuckers Grade
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Turn left onto Tamiami Trail
10.4 mi · 13 min · Tamiami Trail
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Turn right onto Del Prado Boulevard North
6.5 mi · 11 min · Del Prado Boulevard North
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Continue on Del Prado Boulevard South
6.2 mi · 13 min · Del Prado Boulevard South
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Turn right onto Cape Coral Parkway East
1669 ft · 41 sec · Cape Coral Parkway East
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Turn right
61 m · 15 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Alturas and Cape Coral.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Homeland-Garfield Road
Continue straight
38.8 mi · 00h 53m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Alturas and Sunny near Cape Coral.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alturas to Cape Coral?
The road trip is about 116.9 miles (188.1 km) and usually takes 02h 13m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Arcadia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54 miles from Alturas and 62.9 miles from Cape Coral.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 91.6 miles (147.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.13 one way or $34.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Alturas and Sunny near Cape Coral.
Stop Ideas Near Arcadia
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Arcadia.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alturas and Cape Coral. Straight-line distance: 91.57 mi (147.37 km).
#1 Alturas
Alturas is a place in Florida, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 27.8716900, -81.7150800 |
| Altitude | 53 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cape Coral
The second most populous city in Lee County, Florida.
| Population | 200,972 |
| Coordinates | 26.5628500, -81.9495300 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-81.94953, 26.562855)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 188 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 27m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.15 | $17.13 | $34.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $18.98 | $37.96 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $20.22 | $40.44 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $17.97 | $35.93 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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