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

The driving distance from Bonifay, FL to Cape Coral, FL is about 497.9 miles (801.3 km), with a travel time of about 07h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 369.4 miles (594.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 58m 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
497.9 mi
07h 29m
Flight
369.4 mi
594.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
369.4 mi
Kilometers
594.49 km
Flight Time
00h 44m

Driving Distance

Road route
497.9 mi
Kilometers
801.3 km
Drive Time
07h 29m

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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 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cape Coral
Sat, May 30, 7:36 PM EDT
Return by in Bonifay
Sun, May 31, 2:05 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bonifay
2026-05-30T11:07
Arrive Cape Coral
Sat, May 30, 6:36 PM CDT
Route Timing
07h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:29 PM to 3:59 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
9:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bonifay
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
Micanopy
FL

Town in Alachua County, Florida, United States

From Bonifay
244.4 mi
03h 44m
To Cape Coral
253.5 mi
03h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°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 Bonifay and Cape Coral.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Waukesha Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · North Waukesha Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 East: Tallahassee

    2530 ft · 1 min

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    183.9 mi · 3 hr 17 min

  4. 4

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

    1959 ft · 37 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    160.5 mi · 2 hr 52 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on South I 75: Naples

    74.3 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    42.2 mi · 45 min

  8. 8

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

    1532 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

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

    859 ft · 21 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Tuckers Grade

    1.4 km · 2 min · Tuckers Grade

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Tamiami Trail

    10.4 mi · 13 min · Tamiami Trail

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Del Prado Boulevard North

    6.5 mi · 11 min · Del Prado Boulevard North

  13. 13

    Continue on Del Prado Boulevard South

    6.2 mi · 13 min · Del Prado Boulevard South

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Cape Coral Parkway East

    1669 ft · 41 sec · Cape Coral Parkway East

  15. 15

    Turn right

    61 m · 15 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bonifay 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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
184 mi · 37%
I-75 South
161 mi · 32%
South I 75
117 mi · 23%
Tamiami Trail
10.4 mi · 2%
Del Prado Boulevard North
6.5 mi · 1%
Del Prado Boulevard South
6.15 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 10 East

Merge slight left

184 mi · 03h 17m

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 29m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+128.5 mi
369.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Micanopy
03h 44m from Bonifay
Leave By
9:02 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Bonifay 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 Bonifay to Cape Coral?

The road trip is about 497.9 miles (801.3 km) and usually takes 07h 29m 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?

Micanopy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 244.4 miles from Bonifay and 253.5 miles from Cape Coral.

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

The direct path is about 369.4 miles (594.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 128.5 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 $72.88 one way or $145.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 156.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Bonifay 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 Bonifay and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cape Coral.

Stop Ideas Near Micanopy

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

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

BUS

Gainesville, Florida

17 mi away
201 East University Ave.
BUS

Waldo, Florida

34 mi away
14648 NE 147th Avenue
BUS

Ocala, Florida

37 mi away
531 Northeast First Ave
RAIL

Palatka

64 mi away
220 North 11th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bonifay and Cape Coral. Straight-line distance: 369.4 mi (594.49 km).

Bonifay

#1 Bonifay

City in Florida, United States

Population2,692
Coordinates30.7918600, -85.6796500
Altitude41
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: North Waukesha Street (-85.679674, 30.791861)
End: (-81.94953, 26.562855)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 801 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)16h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)12h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
17.57 gal
66.51 L · about $72.88
Round trip
$145.76
35.14 gal · 133.02 L
Estimated CO2
156.1 kg one way
Round trip: 312.3 kg / 689 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $72.88 $145.76
Mid-grade $4.60 $80.75 $161.50
Premium $4.90 $86.02 $172.05
Diesel $4.35 $76.43 $152.86

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 Bonifay, FL and Cape Coral, FL. The current time in Bonifay is 11:07:02, although it is 12:07:02 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.