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

The driving distance from Cape Coral, FL to Crestview, FL is about 544.6 miles (876.5 km), with a travel time of about 10h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 403.2 miles (648.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 20h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
544.64 mi
10h 01m
Flight
403.23 mi
648.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
403.23 mi
Kilometers
648.93 km
Flight Time
00h 48m

Driving Distance

Road route
544.64 mi
Kilometers
876.52 km
Drive Time
10h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 10h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Crestview
Thu, Apr 23, 2:42 PM CDT
Return by in Cape Coral
Fri, Apr 24, 1:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cape Coral
2026-04-23T05:41
Arrive Crestview
Thu, Apr 23, 3:42 PM EDT
Route Timing
10h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:01 PM to 4:31 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
3:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cape Coral
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
High Springs
FL

City in Alachua County, Florida, United States

From Cape Coral
272.5 mi
05h 00m
To Crestview
272.2 mi
05h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph ESE
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    276.8 mi · 4 hr 58 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee

    820 ft · 16 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee

    1569 ft · 30 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight right

    239.6 mi · 4 hr 17 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 85: Crestview, Niceville

    1295 ft · 32 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Ferdon Boulevard

    2.6 mi · 5 min · South Ferdon Boulevard

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Ferdon Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
277 mi · 51%
I 10 West
240 mi · 44%
North Tamiami Trail
10.4 mi · 2%
Del Prado Boulevard North
6.5 mi · 1%
Del Prado Boulevard South
5.2 mi · 1%
South Ferdon Boulevard
2.65 mi
Longest Stretch

I 75 North

Merge slight left

277 mi · 04h 58m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
10h 01m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
20h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+141.4 mi
403.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
High Springs
05h 00m from Cape Coral
Leave By
3:58 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Cape Coral and Sunny near Crestview.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 544.6 miles (876.5 km) and usually takes 10h 01m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

High Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 272.5 miles from Cape Coral and 272.2 miles from Crestview.

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

The direct path is about 403.2 miles (648.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 141.4 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $79.72 one way or $159.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 170.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Cape Coral and Crestview, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Cape Coral and Sunny near Crestview.

Stop Ideas Near High Springs

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

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

BUS

Gainesville, Florida

33 mi away
201 East University Ave.
BUS

Waldo, Florida

42 mi away
14648 NE 147th Avenue
BUS

Ocala, Florida

83 mi away
531 Northeast First Ave
RAIL

Palatka

94 mi away
220 North 11th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cape Coral and Crestview. Straight-line distance: 403.23 mi (648.93 km).

Cape Coral

#1 Cape Coral

The second most populous city in Lee County, Florida.

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

#2 Crestview

City in Florida, United States

Population25,663
Coordinates30.7621300, -86.5705100
Altitude72
CountryUnited States
Start: Cape Coral (-81.94953, 26.56285)
End: Crestview (-86.57051, 30.76213)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 877 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)18h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)13h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)09h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
19.22 gal
72.75 L · about $79.72
Round trip
$159.45
38.44 gal · 145.5 L
Estimated CO2
170.8 kg one way
Round trip: 341.6 kg / 753 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $79.72 $159.45
Mid-grade $4.60 $88.34 $176.67
Premium $4.90 $94.10 $188.20
Diesel $4.35 $83.61 $167.21

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 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Cape Coral, FL and Crestview, FL. The current time in Cape Coral is 05:41:03, although it is 04:41:03 in Crestview.

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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.