How far is Cape Coral, FL from DeFuniak Springs, FL?

The driving distance from Cape Coral, FL to DeFuniak Springs, FL is about 516 miles (830.5 km), with a travel time of about 09h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 382.5 miles (615.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 59m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
516.05 mi
09h 29m
Flight
382.48 mi
615.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
382.48 mi
Kilometers
615.54 km
Flight Time
00h 46m

Driving Distance

Road route
516.05 mi
Kilometers
830.51 km
Drive Time
09h 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 09h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in DeFuniak Springs
Thu, Apr 16, 4:59 PM CDT
Return by in Cape Coral
Fri, Apr 17, 3:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cape Coral
2026-04-16T08:29
Arrive DeFuniak Springs
Thu, Apr 16, 5:59 PM EDT
Route Timing
09h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:30 PM to 4:00 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
5:00 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
West Park
FL

City in Florida, United States of America

From Cape Coral
258.2 mi
04h 44m
To DeFuniak Springs
257.9 mi
04h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph NNE
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cape Coral and DeFuniak Springs.

  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

    211.3 mi · 3 hr 46 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 331: DeFuniak Springs, Freeport

    1602 ft · 39 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto US Highway 331 South

    2 mi · 3 min · US Highway 331 South

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto US Highway 90 East

    1590 ft · 43 sec · US Highway 90 East

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South 9th Street

    38 m · 6 sec · South 9th Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 9th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
277 mi · 54%
I 10 West
212 mi · 41%
North Tamiami Trail
10.4 mi · 2%
Del Prado Boulevard North
6.5 mi · 1%
Del Prado Boulevard South
5.2 mi · 1%
US Highway 331 South
2.02 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
09h 29m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
19h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+133.5 mi
382.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Park
04h 44m from Cape Coral
Leave By
5:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cape Coral and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near DeFuniak Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cape Coral to DeFuniak Springs?

The road trip is about 516 miles (830.5 km) and usually takes 09h 29m 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?

West Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 258.2 miles from Cape Coral and 257.9 miles from DeFuniak Springs.

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

The direct path is about 382.5 miles (615.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 133.5 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 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 $75.54 one way or $151.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 161.8 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 DeFuniak Springs, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cape Coral and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near DeFuniak Springs.

Stop Ideas Near West Park

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

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

BUS

Gainesville, Florida

8 mi away
201 East University Ave.
BUS

Waldo, Florida

26 mi away
14648 NE 147th Avenue
BUS

Ocala, Florida

59 mi away
531 Northeast First Ave
RAIL

Palatka

74 mi away
220 North 11th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cape Coral and DeFuniak Springs. Straight-line distance: 382.48 mi (615.54 km).

Cape Coral

#1 Cape Coral

The second most populous city in Lee County, Florida.

Population200,972
Coordinates26.5628500, -81.9495300
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
DeFuniak Springs

#2 DeFuniak Springs

City in Walton County, Florida, United States

Population7,200
Coordinates30.7210200, -86.1152200
Altitude79
CountryUnited States
Start: Cape Coral (-81.94953, 26.56285)
End: DeFuniak Springs (-86.11522, 30.72102)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 831 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)17h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)12h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
18.21 gal
68.93 L · about $75.54
Round trip
$151.07
36.42 gal · 137.86 L
Estimated CO2
161.8 kg one way
Round trip: 323.7 kg / 714 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $75.54 $151.07
Mid-grade $4.60 $83.69 $167.39
Premium $4.90 $89.16 $178.31
Diesel $4.35 $79.21 $158.43

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 16, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Cape Coral, FL and DeFuniak Springs, FL. The current time in Cape Coral is 08:29:56, although it is 07:29:56 in DeFuniak Springs.

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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.