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

The driving distance from Cape Coral, FL to Dundee, FL is about 126.1 miles (202.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 102.9 miles (165.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 44m 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
126.08 mi
02h 52m
Flight
102.87 mi
165.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
102.87 mi
Kilometers
165.56 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
126.08 mi
Kilometers
202.91 km
Drive Time
02h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dundee
Tue, May 12, 11:38 PM EDT
Return by in Cape Coral
Wed, May 13, 2:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cape Coral
2026-05-12T20:45
Arrive Dundee
Tue, May 12, 11:38 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:46 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
Sweetwater
FL

City in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States of America

From Cape Coral
63.2 mi
01h 26m
To Dundee
62.9 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph WSW
Destination
90°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    27.3 mi · 35 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    4.1 mi · 5 min

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Dundee Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Dundee Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Main Street

    582 ft · 20 sec · Main Street

  25. 25

    Turn left

    22 m · 5 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 17 North
47.5 mi · 38%
North Tamiami Trail
10.4 mi · 8%
Del Prado Boulevard North
6.5 mi · 5%
I 75 North
6.23 mi · 5%
Del Prado Boulevard South
5.2 mi · 4%
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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.2 mi
102.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sweetwater
01h 26m from Cape Coral
Leave By
12:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cape Coral and Partly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near Dundee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 126.1 miles (202.9 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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?

Sweetwater is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.2 miles from Cape Coral and 62.9 miles from Dundee.

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

The direct path is about 102.9 miles (165.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.2 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 12:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.46 one way or $36.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Cape Coral and Partly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near Dundee.

Stop Ideas Near Sweetwater

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

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

RAIL

Sebring

28 mi away
601 East Center St
BUS

Port Charlotte, Florida

56 mi away
909 King Highway
RAIL

Winter Haven

66 mi away
1800 7th St SW
RAIL

Lakeland

75 mi away
600 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cape Coral and Dundee. Straight-line distance: 102.87 mi (165.56 km).

Cape Coral

#1 Cape Coral

The second most populous city in Lee County, Florida.

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

#2 Dundee

City in Florida, United States

Population5,200
Coordinates28.0225200, -81.6192400
Altitude49
CountryUnited States
Start: Cape Coral (-81.94953, 26.56285)
End: Dundee (-81.61924, 28.02252)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 203 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.45 gal
16.84 L · about $18.46
Round trip
$36.92
8.9 gal · 33.68 L
Estimated CO2
39.5 kg one way
Round trip: 79.1 kg / 174 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $18.46 $36.92
Mid-grade $4.60 $20.45 $40.90
Premium $4.90 $21.79 $43.57
Diesel $4.35 $19.36 $38.71

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Cape Coral and Dundee. The current time is 20:45:36.

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.