How far is Cape Coral, FL from Alachua, FL?
The driving distance from Cape Coral, FL to Alachua, FL is about 264.5 miles (425.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 222.2 miles (357.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 22m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 11m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Hillsborough County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Areas Of Fog then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cape Coral and Alachua.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cape Coral and Alachua.
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Start on the route
29 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto Cape Coral Parkway East
38 m · 7 sec · Cape Coral Parkway East
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Turn right onto Vincennes Boulevard
109 m · 13 sec · Vincennes Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Vincennes Boulevard
19 m · 2 sec · Vincennes Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Vincennes Boulevard
2436 ft · 1 min · Vincennes Boulevard
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Turn right onto Coronado Parkway
1 km · 2 min · Coronado Parkway
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Turn left onto Del Prado Boulevard South
5.2 mi · 11 min · Del Prado Boulevard South
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Continue on Del Prado Boulevard North
6.5 mi · 11 min · Del Prado Boulevard North
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Turn left onto North Tamiami Trail
10.4 mi · 13 min · North Tamiami Trail
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Turn right onto Tuckers Grade
1.1 mi · 2 min · Tuckers Grade
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 75 North: Tampa
2299 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
225.9 mi · 4 hr 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 24: Archer Road, Gainesville, Archer
1866 ft · 51 sec
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Turn right onto Southwest Archer Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Southwest Archer Road
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Turn left onto Southwest 34th Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Southwest 34th Street
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Continue on Northwest 34th Street
1 mi · 2 min · Northwest 34th Street
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Turn left onto Northwest 16th Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Northwest 16th Boulevard
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Turn right onto Northwest 43rd Street
4.9 mi · 9 min · Northwest 43rd Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto ML King Memorial Highway
2.1 mi · 3 min · ML King Memorial Highway
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Turn left onto Turkey Creek Boulevard
31 m · 5 sec · Turkey Creek Boulevard
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Continue on Turkey Creek Boulevard
663 ft · 32 sec · Turkey Creek Boulevard
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Turn right onto Palmetto Boulevard
1613 ft · 1 min · Palmetto Boulevard
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Continue on Palmetto Boulevard
1813 ft · 1 min · Palmetto Boulevard
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Turn left onto Creek Drive West
2013 ft · 1 min · Creek Drive West
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Turn right onto Northwest 105th Avenue
1429 ft · 1 min · Northwest 105th Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Palmetto Boulevard
141 m · 20 sec · Palmetto Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Palmetto Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cape Coral and Alachua.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 75 North
Merge slight left
226 mi · 04h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Cape Coral and Areas Of Fog then Sunny near Alachua.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cape Coral to Alachua?
The road trip is about 264.5 miles (425.7 km) and usually takes 05h 11m 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?
Temple Terrace is a useful midpoint, sitting about 132.5 miles from Cape Coral and 132 miles from Alachua.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 222.2 miles (357.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.3 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 6:38 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.74 one way or $77.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cape Coral and Areas Of Fog then Sunny near Alachua.
Stop Ideas Near Temple Terrace
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Temple Terrace.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cape Coral and Alachua. Straight-line distance: 222.21 mi (357.62 km).
#1 Cape Coral
The second most populous city in Lee County, Florida.
| Population | 200,972 |
| Coordinates | 26.5628500, -81.9495300 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Alachua
City in Alachua County, Florida, United States
| Population | 9,916 |
| Coordinates | 29.7516300, -82.4248300 |
| Altitude | 42 |
| Country | United States |
End: Alachua (-82.42483, 29.75163)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 426 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 18m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.15 | $38.74 | $77.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $42.93 | $85.85 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $45.73 | $91.46 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $40.63 | $81.26 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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