How far is Cape Coral, FL from Crooked Lake Park, FL?

The driving distance from Cape Coral, FL to Crooked Lake Park, FL is about 112.3 miles (180.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 90.3 miles (145.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
112.34 mi
02h 35m
Flight
90.33 mi
145.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
90.33 mi
Kilometers
145.38 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
112.34 mi
Kilometers
180.8 km
Drive Time
02h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Crooked Lake Park
Sun, Apr 19, 8:14 AM EDT
Return by in Cape Coral
Sun, Apr 19, 10:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cape Coral
2026-04-19T05:39
Arrive Crooked Lake Park
Sun, Apr 19, 8:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:35 AM to 12:35 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:20 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
Arcadia
FL

City in Florida

From Cape Coral
56.3 mi
01h 17m
To Crooked Lake Park
56 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 12 mph SSW
Destination
92°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Cape Coral and Crooked Lake Park.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cape Coral and Crooked Lake Park.

  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

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Turn right

    7.2 mi · 9 min

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right

    12.2 mi · 16 min

  21. 21

    Turn left

    18.1 mi · 23 min

  22. 22

    Turn right onto 1st Avenue North

    2422 ft · 2 min · 1st Avenue North

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 1st Avenue North

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cape Coral and Crooked Lake Park.

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
23 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 17 North
43.4 mi · 39%
North Tamiami Trail
10.4 mi · 9%
Del Prado Boulevard North
6.5 mi · 6%
I 75 North
6.23 mi · 6%
Del Prado Boulevard South
5.2 mi · 5%
Tuckers Grade
1.1 mi · 1%
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 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 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22 mi
90.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Arcadia
01h 17m from Cape Coral
Leave By
1:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Cape Coral and Partly Sunny near Crooked Lake Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cape Coral to Crooked Lake Park?

The road trip is about 112.3 miles (180.8 km) and usually takes 02h 35m 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?

Arcadia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.3 miles from Cape Coral and 56 miles from Crooked Lake Park.

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

The direct path is about 90.3 miles (145.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 22 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 1:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.47 one way or $32.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Cape Coral and Partly Sunny near Crooked Lake Park.

Stop Ideas Near Arcadia

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

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

BUS

Port Charlotte, Florida

30 mi away
909 King Highway
RAIL

Sebring

52 mi away
601 East Center St
BUS

Fort Myers, Florida

59 mi away
6050 Plaza Drive
BUS

Bradenton, Florida

68 mi away
1115 Manatee Avenue West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cape Coral and Crooked Lake Park. Straight-line distance: 90.33 mi (145.38 km).

Cape Coral

#1 Cape Coral

The second most populous city in Lee County, Florida.

Population200,972
Coordinates26.5628500, -81.9495300
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Crooked Lake Park

#2 Crooked Lake Park

Census-designated place in Polk County, Florida

Population1,722
Coordinates27.8291900, -81.5839700
Altitude38
CountryUnited States
Start: Cape Coral (-81.94953, 26.56285)
End: Crooked Lake Park (-81.58397, 27.82919)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 181 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.97 gal
15.01 L · about $16.47
Round trip
$32.94
7.94 gal · 30.02 L
Estimated CO2
35.3 kg one way
Round trip: 70.6 kg / 156 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $16.47 $32.94
Mid-grade $4.60 $18.25 $36.49
Premium $4.90 $19.44 $38.87
Diesel $4.35 $17.27 $34.54

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Cape Coral and Crooked Lake Park. The current time is 05:39:11.

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.