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

The driving distance from Cape Coral, FL to Astatula, FL is about 168.5 miles (271.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 148.9 miles (239.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 03m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
168.54 mi
04h 01m
Flight
148.92 mi
239.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
148.92 mi
Kilometers
239.67 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
168.54 mi
Kilometers
271.24 km
Drive Time
04h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Astatula
Wed, Apr 15, 11:50 AM EDT
Return by in Cape Coral
Wed, Apr 15, 3:51 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cape Coral
2026-04-15T07:48
Arrive Astatula
Wed, Apr 15, 11:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 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
8:56 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cape Coral
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Bowling Green
FL

City in Florida

From Cape Coral
84.5 mi
02h 00m
To Astatula
84.1 mi
02h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph ESE
Destination
84°F
Today

Patchy Fog then Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    29 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Cape Coral Parkway East

    38 m · 7 sec · Cape Coral Parkway East

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Vincennes Boulevard

    109 m · 13 sec · Vincennes Boulevard

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Vincennes Boulevard

    19 m · 2 sec · Vincennes Boulevard

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Vincennes Boulevard

    2436 ft · 1 min · Vincennes Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Coronado Parkway

    1 km · 2 min · Coronado Parkway

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Del Prado Boulevard South

    5.2 mi · 11 min · Del Prado Boulevard South

  8. 8

    Continue on Del Prado Boulevard North

    6.5 mi · 11 min · Del Prado Boulevard North

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Tamiami Trail

    10.4 mi · 13 min · North Tamiami Trail

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Tuckers Grade

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Tuckers Grade

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 75 North: Tampa

    2299 ft · 56 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    5.8 mi · 6 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 17: Punta Gorda, Arcadia

    1843 ft · 45 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on US 17 North

    764 ft · 19 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    38.4 mi · 51 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    34.7 mi · 50 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Spirit Lake Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Spirit Lake Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Thornhill Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Thornhill Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Winter Lake Road

    117 m · 14 sec · Winter Lake Road

  22. 22

    Take the ramp straight toward FL 570 Toll East: Orlando

    82 m · 7 sec

  23. 23

    Continue on FL 570 Toll East: Orlando

    1.6 km · 2 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Polk Parkway

    7.7 mi · 9 min · Polk Parkway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward Pace Road

    2467 ft · 1 min

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Pace Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Pace Road

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Berkley Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Berkley Road

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Commonwealth Avenue North

    5.5 mi · 7 min · Commonwealth Avenue North

  29. 29

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Commonwealth Avenue North

    40 m · 2 sec · Commonwealth Avenue North

  30. 30

    Exit the roundabout onto Commonwealth Avenue North

    21.2 mi · 27 min · Commonwealth Avenue North

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    1765 ft · 54 sec · Broad Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Howey Road

    9.4 mi · 13 min · Howey Road

  33. 33

    Turn right

    2.7 mi · 5 min

  34. 34

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    92 m · 6 sec

  35. 35

    Exit the roundabout

    134 m · 9 sec

  36. 36

    Turn straight

    3 mi · 5 min

  37. 37

    Turn right onto Florida Avenue

    37 m · 3 sec · Florida Avenue

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Florida Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
38 steps
23 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
3 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 17 North
76.9 mi · 46%
Commonwealth Avenue North
26.7 mi · 16%
North Tamiami Trail
10.4 mi · 6%
Howey Road
9.51 mi · 6%
Polk Parkway
7.67 mi · 5%
Del Prado Boulevard North
6.5 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

US 17 North

Merge slight left

38.4 mi · 00h 51m

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 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.6 mi
148.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bowling Green
02h 00m from Cape Coral
Leave By
8:56 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cape Coral and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Astatula.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 168.5 miles (271.2 km) and usually takes 04h 01m 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?

Bowling Green is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.5 miles from Cape Coral and 84.1 miles from Astatula.

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

The direct path is about 148.9 miles (239.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.6 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 8:56 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.68 one way or $49.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cape Coral and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Astatula.

Stop Ideas Near Bowling Green

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

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

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Sebring

41 mi away
601 East Center St
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Winter Haven

41 mi away
1800 7th St SW
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Lakeland

47 mi away
600 East Main Street
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Lakeland

47 mi away
600 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cape Coral and Astatula. Straight-line distance: 148.92 mi (239.67 km).

Cape Coral

#1 Cape Coral

The second most populous city in Lee County, Florida.

Population200,972
Coordinates26.5628500, -81.9495300
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Astatula

#2 Astatula

Town of the United States

Population2,122
Coordinates28.7097200, -81.7328500
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Start: Cape Coral (-81.94953, 26.56285)
End: Astatula (-81.73285, 28.70972)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 271 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.95 gal
22.51 L · about $24.68
Round trip
$49.36
11.9 gal · 45.02 L
Estimated CO2
52.9 kg one way
Round trip: 105.8 kg / 233 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $24.68 $49.36
Mid-grade $4.60 $27.35 $54.69
Premium $4.90 $29.13 $58.26
Diesel $4.35 $25.88 $51.77

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Cape Coral and Astatula. The current time is 07:48:37.

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.