How far is Avon Park, FL from Cape Coral, FL?

The driving distance from Avon Park, FL to Cape Coral, FL is about 96.9 miles (155.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76.4 miles (123 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 51m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
96.87 mi
01h 55m
Flight
76.41 mi
122.97 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.41 mi
Kilometers
122.97 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
96.87 mi
Kilometers
155.9 km
Drive Time
01h 55m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cape Coral
Sat, May 30, 11:09 PM EDT
Return by in Avon Park
Sun, May 31, 1:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Avon Park
2026-05-30T21:13
Arrive Cape Coral
Sat, May 30, 11:09 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Avon Park
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Arcadia
FL

City in Florida

From Avon Park
47.3 mi
00h 57m
To Cape Coral
49.5 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
7 mph W
Destination
89°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, May 30 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
7 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Avon Park and Cape Coral.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Avon Park and Cape Coral.

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    2317 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn slight left

    105 m · 12 sec

  3. 3

    Continue on West Main Street

    12.2 mi · 16 min · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left

    7.3 mi · 9 min

  5. 5

    Turn left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    38.8 mi · 53 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto I 75 South: Naples

    2330 ft · 59 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    5.8 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 762: North Fort Myers, Cape Coral

    1532 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on CR 762 West, to US 41

    859 ft · 21 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Tuckers Grade

    1.4 km · 2 min · Tuckers Grade

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Tamiami Trail

    10.4 mi · 13 min · Tamiami Trail

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Del Prado Boulevard North

    6.5 mi · 11 min · Del Prado Boulevard North

  16. 16

    Continue on Del Prado Boulevard South

    6.2 mi · 13 min · Del Prado Boulevard South

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Cape Coral Parkway East

    1669 ft · 41 sec · Cape Coral Parkway East

  18. 18

    Turn right

    61 m · 15 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Avon Park and Cape Coral.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Main Street
55 mi · 57%
Tamiami Trail
10.4 mi · 11%
Del Prado Boulevard North
6.5 mi · 7%
I 75 South
6.28 mi · 6%
Del Prado Boulevard South
6.15 mi · 6%
Tuckers Grade
0.86 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Main Street

Continue straight

38.8 mi · 00h 53m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.5 mi
76.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Arcadia
00h 57m from Avon Park
Leave By
2:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Avon Park and Mostly Cloudy near Cape Coral.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Avon Park to Cape Coral?

The road trip is about 96.9 miles (155.9 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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 47.3 miles from Avon Park and 49.5 miles from Cape Coral.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 76.4 miles (123 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.5 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 2:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.19 one way or $28.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Avon Park and Mostly Cloudy near Cape Coral.

Stop Ideas Near Arcadia

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Arcadia, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Arcadia.

BUS

Port Charlotte, Florida

30 mi away
909 King Highway
RAIL

Sebring

52 mi away
601 East Center St
BUS

Fort Myers, Florida

59 mi away
6050 Plaza Drive
BUS

Bradenton, Florida

68 mi away
1115 Manatee Avenue West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Avon Park and Cape Coral. Straight-line distance: 76.41 mi (122.97 km).

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#1 Avon Park

Town in Highlands County, Florida, United States

Population10,086
Coordinates27.5958700, -81.5061900
Altitude46
CountryUnited States
Cape Coral

#2 Cape Coral

The second most populous city in Lee County, Florida.

Population200,972
Coordinates26.5628500, -81.9495300
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: West Main Street (-81.50619, 27.595875)
End: (-81.94953, 26.562855)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 156 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.42 gal
12.94 L · about $14.19
Round trip
$28.37
6.84 gal · 25.88 L
Estimated CO2
30.4 kg one way
Round trip: 60.8 kg / 134 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $14.19 $28.37
Mid-grade $4.60 $15.72 $31.44
Premium $4.90 $16.74 $33.49
Diesel $4.35 $14.88 $29.75

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Florida · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Avon Park and Cape Coral. The current time is 21:13:21.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.