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

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
72.15 mi
01h 42m
Flight
64.11 mi
103.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
64.11 mi
Kilometers
103.17 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.15 mi
Kilometers
116.11 km
Drive Time
01h 42m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clewiston
Fri, Apr 10, 6:53 AM EDT
Return by in Cape Coral
Fri, Apr 10, 8:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cape Coral
2026-04-10T05:10
Arrive Clewiston
Fri, Apr 10, 6:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cape Coral
9:30 PM EDT
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
LaBelle
FL

City in Florida

From Cape Coral
36 mi
00h 51m
To Clewiston
36.1 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph NE
Destination
80°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 16 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    29 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Cape Coral Parkway East

    38 m · 9 sec · Cape Coral Parkway East

  3. 3

    Continue on Cape Coral Parkway East

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Cape Coral Parkway East

  4. 4

    Continue on Cape Coral Bridge Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Cape Coral Bridge Road

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto College Parkway

    1338 ft · 38 sec · College Parkway

  6. 6

    Continue on Cape Coral Bridge Road

    1241 ft · 46 sec · Cape Coral Bridge Road

  7. 7

    Turn slight left

    64 m · 12 sec

  8. 8

    Turn slight left onto McGregor Boulevard

    3 mi · 5 min · McGregor Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn right

    67 m · 10 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Colonial Boulevard

    5.8 mi · 10 min · Colonial Boulevard

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward I 75 North: Tampa, I-75 North

    2017 ft · 49 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 80: Fort Myers, La Belle

    1878 ft · 46 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Palm Beach Boulevard

    40.4 mi · 55 min · Palm Beach Boulevard

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    6 mi · 8 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on US 27 South, FL 80 East: Clewiston

    9.4 mi · 13 min

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Sugarland Highway

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
01h 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8 mi
64.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
LaBelle
00h 51m from Cape Coral
Leave By
3:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Cape Coral and Mostly Sunny near Clewiston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 72.1 miles (116.1 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?

LaBelle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36 miles from Cape Coral and 36.1 miles from Clewiston.

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

The direct path is about 64.1 miles (103.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.58 one way or $21.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near LaBelle

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

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

BUS

Fort Myers, Florida

45 mi away
6050 Plaza Drive
BUS

Port Charlotte, Florida

67 mi away
909 King Highway
RAIL

Okeechobee

81 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
RAIL

Sebring

82 mi away
601 East Center St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cape Coral and Clewiston. Straight-line distance: 64.11 mi (103.17 km).

Cape Coral

#1 Cape Coral

The second most populous city in Lee County, Florida.

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

#2 Clewiston

City in Florida

Population8,099
Coordinates26.7542300, -80.9336800
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Cape Coral (-81.94953, 26.56285)
End: Clewiston (-80.93368, 26.75423)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 116 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.55 gal
9.64 L · about $10.58
Round trip
$21.15
5.1 gal · 19.28 L
Estimated CO2
22.7 kg one way
Round trip: 45.3 kg / 100 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $10.58 $21.15
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.72 $23.44
Premium $4.90 $12.48 $24.97
Diesel $4.35 $11.09 $22.18

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 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Cape Coral and Clewiston. The current time is 05:10:33.

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.