How far is Cape Coral, FL from Chiefland, FL?
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 04m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Hillsborough County, Florida
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cape Coral and Chiefland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cape Coral and Chiefland.
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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 · 12 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
115.6 mi · 2 hr 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 56: Land O Lakes, Tarpon Springs
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on FL 56 West
559 ft · 18 sec
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Turn left onto State Road 56
1.5 km · 1 min · State Road 56
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Continue on State Road 54
9.4 mi · 14 min · State Road 54
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Take the ramp slight right toward North FL 589 Toll: Suncoast Parkway, Brooksville
2706 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Suncoast Parkway
48.5 mi · 52 min · Suncoast Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 44: Gulf to Lake Highway
1944 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left onto Gulf to Lake Highway
4.8 mi · 8 min · Gulf to Lake Highway
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Continue on Northeast 5th Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Northeast 5th Street
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Turn right onto Suncoast Boulevard
46.1 mi · 57 min · Suncoast Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Cape Coral and Sunny near Chiefland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cape Coral to Chiefland?
The road trip is about 254.2 miles (409.1 km) and usually takes 05h 04m 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?
Mango is a useful midpoint, sitting about 127.4 miles from Cape Coral and 126.9 miles from Chiefland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 208.7 miles (335.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.5 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:52 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.21 one way or $74.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Cape Coral and Sunny near Chiefland.
Stop Ideas Near Mango
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 Mango.
Union Station
Lakeland
Lakeland
St Petersburg-Pinellas Park-Clearwater, Florida
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cape Coral and Chiefland. Straight-line distance: 208.72 mi (335.91 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 Chiefland
City in Levy County, Florida, United States of America
| Population | 2,195 |
| Coordinates | 29.4749600, -82.8598400 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chiefland (-82.85984, 29.47496)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 409 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 10m |
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 | $37.21 | $74.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $41.23 | $82.45 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $43.92 | $87.83 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $39.02 | $78.04 |
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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