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

The driving distance from Cape Coral, FL to Balm, FL is about 117.7 miles (189.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84.9 miles (136.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
117.69 mi
02h 29m
Flight
84.87 mi
136.58 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.87 mi
Kilometers
136.58 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
117.69 mi
Kilometers
189.41 km
Drive Time
02h 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 02h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Balm
Fri, Nov 6, 5:09 PM EST
Return by in Cape Coral
Fri, Nov 6, 7:39 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cape Coral
2026-11-06T14:40
Arrive Balm
Fri, Nov 6, 5:09 PM EST
Route Timing
02h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:29 AM to 12:29 PM EST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:32 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cape Coral
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

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
Venice Gardens
FL

Census-designated place in Sarasota County, Florida

From Cape Coral
58.9 mi
01h 14m
To Balm
58.8 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72ยฐF
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 1:00 AM EST
Wind
2 mph E
Destination
70ยฐF
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 1:00 AM EST
Wind
2 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    29 m ยท 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Cape Coral Parkway East

    38 m ยท 7 sec ยท Cape Coral Parkway East

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Vincennes Boulevard

    109 m ยท 13 sec ยท Vincennes Boulevard

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Vincennes Boulevard

    19 m ยท 2 sec ยท Vincennes Boulevard

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Vincennes Boulevard

    2436 ft ยท 1 min ยท Vincennes Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Coronado Parkway

    1 km ยท 2 min ยท Coronado Parkway

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Del Prado Boulevard South

    5.2 mi ยท 11 min ยท Del Prado Boulevard South

  8. 8

    Continue on Del Prado Boulevard North

    6.5 mi ยท 11 min ยท Del Prado Boulevard North

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Tamiami Trail

    10.4 mi ยท 13 min ยท North Tamiami Trail

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Tuckers Grade

    1.1 mi ยท 2 min ยท Tuckers Grade

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 75 North: Tampa

    2299 ft ยท 56 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    82.3 mi ยท 1 hr 28 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 674: Ruskin, Sun City Center

    2061 ft ยท 50 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Sun City Center

    1112 ft ยท 27 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Sun City Center Boulevard

    2.7 mi ยท 5 min ยท Sun City Center Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue on State Highway 674

    3.8 mi ยท 6 min ยท State Highway 674

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Balm Wimauma Road

    3.4 mi ยท 8 min ยท Balm Wimauma Road

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Balm Wimauma Road

    7 m ยท 1 sec ยท Balm Wimauma Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m ยท 1 sec ยท Balm Wimauma Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
82.7 mi ยท 70%
North Tamiami Trail
10.4 mi ยท 9%
Del Prado Boulevard North
6.5 mi ยท 6%
Del Prado Boulevard South
5.2 mi ยท 4%
State Highway 674
3.79 mi ยท 3%
Balm Wimauma Road
3.41 mi ยท 3%
Longest Stretch

I 75 North

Merge slight left

82.3 mi ยท 01h 28m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.8 mi
84.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Venice Gardens
01h 14m from Cape Coral
Leave By
1:32 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Cape Coral and Partly Cloudy near Balm.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 117.7 miles (189.4 km) and usually takes 02h 29m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Venice Gardens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.9 miles from Cape Coral and 58.8 miles from Balm.

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

The direct path is about 84.9 miles (136.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:32 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.91 one way or $31.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Cape Coral and Partly Cloudy near Balm.

Stop Ideas Near Venice Gardens

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

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

BUS

Sarasota, Florida

32 mi away
1993 Main Street
BUS

Port Charlotte, Florida

36 mi away
909 King Highway
BUS

Bradenton, Florida

47 mi away
1115 Manatee Avenue West
BUS

Fort Myers, Florida

68 mi away
6050 Plaza Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cape Coral and Balm. Straight-line distance: 84.87 mi (136.58 km).

Cape Coral

#1 Cape Coral

The second most populous city in Lee County, Florida.

Population200,972
Coordinates26.5628500, -81.9495300
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
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#2 Balm

Balm is a place in Florida, United States.

Population0
Coordinates27.7594700, -82.2612000
Altitude39
CountryUnited States
Start: Cape Coral (-81.94953, 26.56285)
End: Balm (-82.2612, 27.75947)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 189 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.15 gal
15.72 L ยท about $15.91
Round trip
$31.82
8.3 gal ยท 31.44 L
Estimated CO2
36.9 kg one way
Round trip: 73.8 kg / 163 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.83 $15.91 $31.82
Mid-grade $4.32 $17.93 $35.86
Premium $4.66 $19.35 $38.70
Diesel $5.94 $24.66 $49.31

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 ยท Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Cape Coral and Balm. The current time is 14:40:44.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.