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

The driving distance from Blountstown, FL to Cape Coral, FL is about 459 miles (738.7 km), with a travel time of about 07h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 327.5 miles (527.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 00m 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
459 mi
07h 00m
Flight
327.5 mi
527.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
327.5 mi
Kilometers
527.06 km
Flight Time
00h 39m

Driving Distance

Road route
459 mi
Kilometers
738.69 km
Drive Time
07h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 07h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cape Coral
Sat, May 30, 8:29 PM EDT
Return by in Blountstown
Sun, May 31, 2:29 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blountstown
2026-05-30T12:28
Arrive Cape Coral
Sat, May 30, 7:29 PM CDT
Route Timing
07h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:00 PM to 3:30 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
10:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Blountstown
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
Reddick
FL

Town in Marion County, Florida, United States

From Blountstown
225.1 mi
03h 30m
To Cape Coral
233.9 mi
03h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph WSW
Destination
88°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Central Avenue

    4.6 mi · 8 min · West Central Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left

    18.1 mi · 24 min

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Selman Street

    3018 ft · 1 min · Selman Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Greensboro Highway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Greensboro Highway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 East: Tallahassee

    2453 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    121.5 mi · 2 hr 10 min

  7. 7

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

    1959 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    234.8 mi · 4 hr 12 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    42.2 mi · 45 min

  10. 10

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

    1532 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

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

    859 ft · 21 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Tuckers Grade

    1.4 km · 2 min · Tuckers Grade

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Tamiami Trail

    10.4 mi · 13 min · Tamiami Trail

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Del Prado Boulevard North

    6.5 mi · 11 min · Del Prado Boulevard North

  15. 15

    Continue on Del Prado Boulevard South

    6.2 mi · 13 min · Del Prado Boulevard South

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Cape Coral Parkway East

    1669 ft · 41 sec · Cape Coral Parkway East

  17. 17

    Turn right

    61 m · 15 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Blountstown 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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-75 South
277 mi · 60%
I 10 East
122 mi · 27%
Tamiami Trail
10.4 mi · 2%
Del Prado Boulevard North
6.5 mi · 1%
Del Prado Boulevard South
6.15 mi · 1%
West Central Avenue
4.63 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I-75 South

Merge slight left

235 mi · 04h 12m

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
07h 00m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+131.5 mi
327.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Reddick
03h 30m from Blountstown
Leave By
10:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Blountstown and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cape Coral.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 459 miles (738.7 km) and usually takes 07h 00m 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?

Reddick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 225.1 miles from Blountstown and 233.9 miles from Cape Coral.

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

The direct path is about 327.5 miles (527.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 131.5 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 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 $67.20 one way or $134.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 144 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Blountstown and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cape Coral.

Stop Ideas Near Reddick

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

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

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Ocala, Florida

20 mi away
531 Northeast First Ave
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Gainesville, Florida

34 mi away
201 East University Ave.
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Waldo, Florida

47 mi away
14648 NE 147th Avenue
BUS

The Villages-Lady Lake, FL

54 mi away
401 North US Highway 441

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blountstown and Cape Coral. Straight-line distance: 327.5 mi (527.06 km).

Blountstown

#1 Blountstown

City in Florida

Population2,430
Coordinates30.4437900, -85.0474400
Altitude19
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 Central Avenue (-85.047465, 30.443257)
End: (-81.94953, 26.562855)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 739 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)15h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
16.2 gal
61.31 L · about $67.20
Round trip
$134.40
32.4 gal · 122.62 L
Estimated CO2
144 kg one way
Round trip: 287.9 kg / 635 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $67.20 $134.40
Mid-grade $4.60 $74.46 $148.91
Premium $4.90 $79.32 $158.63
Diesel $4.35 $70.47 $140.94

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 30, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Blountstown, FL and Cape Coral, FL. The current time in Blountstown is 12:28:45, although it is 13:28:45 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.