How far is Bellview, FL from Cape Coral, FL?

The driving distance from Bellview, FL to Cape Coral, FL is about 605.3 miles (974.2 km), with a travel time of about 08h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 422.6 miles (680.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
605.35 mi
08h 47m
Flight
422.59 mi
680.1 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
422.59 mi
Kilometers
680.1 km
Flight Time
00h 51m

Driving Distance

Road route
605.35 mi
Kilometers
974.21 km
Drive Time
08h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cape Coral
Thu, Apr 23, 7:03 PM EDT
Return by in Bellview
Fri, Apr 24, 2:51 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bellview
2026-04-23T09:16
Arrive Cape Coral
Thu, Apr 23, 6:03 PM CDT
Route Timing
08h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:47 PM to 5:17 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
6:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bellview
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Lake City
FL

County seat of Columbia County, Florida, United States

From Bellview
296.7 mi
04h 23m
To Cape Coral
308.6 mi
04h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bellview and Cape Coral.

  1. 1

    Start on Saufley Field Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Saufley Field Road

  2. 2

    Continue on West Michigan Avenue

    2.5 mi · 5 min · West Michigan Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Beverly Parkway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Beverly Parkway

  4. 4

    Continue on Brent Lane

    1.6 km · 2 min · Brent Lane

  5. 5

    Turn left

    1811 ft · 37 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 110 North

    2883 ft · 55 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 10 East, FL 291: Tallahassee, Davis Highway

    1328 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 East: Tallahassee

    1.1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    282.9 mi · 5 hr 3 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I-75 South: Tampa

    1959 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    234.8 mi · 4 hr 12 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    42.2 mi · 45 min

  14. 14

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

    1532 ft · 37 sec

  15. 15

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

    859 ft · 21 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Tuckers Grade

    1.4 km · 2 min · Tuckers Grade

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Tamiami Trail

    10.4 mi · 13 min · Tamiami Trail

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Del Prado Boulevard North

    6.5 mi · 11 min · Del Prado Boulevard North

  19. 19

    Continue on Del Prado Boulevard South

    6.2 mi · 13 min · Del Prado Boulevard South

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Cape Coral Parkway East

    1669 ft · 41 sec · Cape Coral Parkway East

  21. 21

    Turn right

    61 m · 15 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
284 mi · 47%
I-75 South
277 mi · 46%
Tamiami Trail
10.4 mi · 2%
Del Prado Boulevard North
6.5 mi · 1%
Del Prado Boulevard South
6.15 mi · 1%
West Michigan Avenue
2.5 mi
Longest Stretch

I 10 East

Merge slight left

283 mi · 05h 03m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
08h 47m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
17h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+182.7 mi
422.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake City
04h 23m from Bellview
Leave By
6:26 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bellview and Partly Sunny near Cape Coral.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bellview to Cape Coral?

The road trip is about 605.3 miles (974.2 km) and usually takes 08h 47m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lake City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 296.7 miles from Bellview and 308.6 miles from Cape Coral.

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

The direct path is about 422.6 miles (680.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 182.7 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $88.60 one way or $177.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 189.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Bellview and Cape Coral, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bellview and Partly Sunny near Cape Coral.

Stop Ideas Near Lake City

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lake City, 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 Lake City.

BUS

Waldo, Florida

64 mi away
14648 NE 147th Avenue
BUS

Gainesville, Florida

67 mi away
201 East University Ave.
RAIL

Jacksonville

90 mi away
3570 Clifford Lane
RAIL

Palatka

113 mi away
220 North 11th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bellview and Cape Coral. Straight-line distance: 422.59 mi (680.1 km).

Bellview

#1 Bellview

Census designated place

Population23,355
Coordinates30.4615900, -87.3149700
Altitude24
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: Saufley Field Road (-87.314975, 30.461422)
End: (-81.94953, 26.562855)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 974 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)20h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)15h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)12h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)10h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)08h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)07h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
21.36 gal
80.86 L · about $88.60
Round trip
$177.20
42.72 gal · 161.72 L
Estimated CO2
189.8 kg one way
Round trip: 379.7 kg / 837 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $88.60 $177.20
Mid-grade $4.60 $98.17 $196.34
Premium $4.90 $104.58 $209.16
Diesel $4.35 $92.92 $185.83

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 · Apr 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Bellview, FL and Cape Coral, FL. The current time in Bellview is 09:16:30, although it is 10:16:30 in Cape Coral.

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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.