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

The driving distance from Bunnell, FL to Cape Coral, FL is about 244.2 miles (393 km), with a travel time of about 04h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 205 miles (329.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
244.2 mi
04h 34m
Flight
204.98 mi
329.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
204.98 mi
Kilometers
329.89 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
244.2 mi
Kilometers
393 km
Drive Time
04h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cape Coral
Sat, Apr 18, 2:17 PM EDT
Return by in Bunnell
Sat, Apr 18, 6:51 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bunnell
2026-04-18T09:43
Arrive Cape Coral
Sat, Apr 18, 2:17 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:34 AM to 12:34 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:52 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bunnell
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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 Alfred
FL

City in Polk County, Florida, United States of America

From Bunnell
117.6 mi
02h 17m
To Cape Coral
126.6 mi
02h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph S
Destination
88°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on State Street

    589 ft · 20 sec · State Street

  2. 2

    Continue on State Street

    5.7 mi · 8 min · State Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward US Highway 1

    35 m · 2 sec · US Highway 1

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 1

    6.3 mi · 8 min · US Highway 1

  5. 5

    Turn left onto I 95 South: Miami

    973 ft · 26 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    11.1 mi · 12 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 4, US 92, FL 400: Daytona Beach, Orlando, International Airport, International Speedway

    1439 ft · 35 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on I 4, US 92, FL 400: Daytona Beach, Orlando

    156 m · 13 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 4, FL 400: Orlando, South Daytona

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 4 West: Orlando

    3039 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    36.6 mi · 40 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    10.4 mi · 13 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Ivanhoe Boulevard

    1699 ft · 44 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on I 4 West: Tampa

    2550 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Continue on I 4 West: Tampa

    1328 ft · 34 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    35 mi · 42 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 557: Lake Alfred, Winter Haven

    2628 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Turn slight left

    6.4 mi · 10 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Shinn Boulevard

    1 km · 1 min · Shinn Boulevard

  20. 20

    Continue on Lake Shore Way

    1 km · 1 min · Lake Shore Way

  21. 21

    Turn straight

    3.7 mi · 7 min

  22. 22

    Continue on 6th Street Southwest

    2.2 mi · 4 min · 6th Street Southwest

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    38.6 mi · 56 min

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    38.8 mi · 53 min

  27. 27

    Turn left onto I 75 South: Naples

    2330 ft · 59 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left

    5.8 mi · 6 min

  29. 29

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

    1532 ft · 37 sec

  30. 30

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

    859 ft · 21 sec

  31. 31

    Turn straight onto Tuckers Grade

    1.4 km · 2 min · Tuckers Grade

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Tamiami Trail

    10.4 mi · 13 min · Tamiami Trail

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Del Prado Boulevard North

    6.5 mi · 11 min · Del Prado Boulevard North

  34. 34

    Continue on Del Prado Boulevard South

    6.2 mi · 13 min · Del Prado Boulevard South

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Cape Coral Parkway East

    1669 ft · 41 sec · Cape Coral Parkway East

  36. 36

    Turn right

    61 m · 15 sec

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
37 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 4 West
83.4 mi · 34%
6th Street Southwest
83.1 mi · 34%
I 95 South
11.3 mi · 5%
Tamiami Trail
10.4 mi · 4%
Del Prado Boulevard North
6.5 mi · 3%
US Highway 1
6.32 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

6th Street Southwest

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 longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.2 mi
205 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Alfred
02h 17m from Bunnell
Leave By
7:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bunnell 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 Bunnell to Cape Coral?

The road trip is about 244.2 miles (393 km) and usually takes 04h 34m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lake Alfred is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117.6 miles from Bunnell and 126.6 miles from Cape Coral.

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

The direct path is about 205 miles (329.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.2 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:52 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.76 one way or $71.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bunnell and Sunny near Cape Coral.

Stop Ideas Near Lake Alfred

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

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

RAIL

Winter Haven

10 mi away
1800 7th St SW
RAIL

Lakeland

23 mi away
600 East Main Street
RAIL

Lakeland

23 mi away
600 East Main Street
RAIL

Kissimmee

38 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bunnell and Cape Coral. Straight-line distance: 204.98 mi (329.89 km).

Bunnell

#1 Bunnell

City in Florida

Population3,099
Coordinates29.4660900, -81.2578400
Altitude6
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: State Street (-81.257922, 29.465998)
End: (-81.94953, 26.562855)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 393 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.62 gal
32.62 L · about $35.76
Round trip
$71.51
17.24 gal · 65.24 L
Estimated CO2
76.6 kg one way
Round trip: 153.2 kg / 338 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $35.76 $71.51
Mid-grade $4.60 $39.62 $79.24
Premium $4.90 $42.20 $84.41
Diesel $4.35 $37.50 $74.99

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Bunnell and Cape Coral. The current time is 09:43:05.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.