How far is Cape Coral, FL from Haines City, FL?

The driving distance from Cape Coral, FL to Haines City, FL is about 125.5 miles (202 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 109.1 miles (175.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
125.5 mi
03h 03m
Flight
109.1 mi
175.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
109.1 mi
Kilometers
175.58 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
125.5 mi
Kilometers
201.98 km
Drive Time
03h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Haines City
Thu, Apr 16, 1:53 AM EDT
Return by in Cape Coral
Thu, Apr 16, 4:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cape Coral
2026-04-15T22:49
Arrive Haines City
Thu, Apr 16, 1:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:52 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cape Coral
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
62.9 mi
01h 31m
To Haines City
62.6 mi
01h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NE
Destination
85°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cape Coral and Haines City.

  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

    39.4 mi · 57 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Cypress Gardens Boulevard

    1311 ft · 30 sec · Cypress Gardens Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn left onto 1st Street South

    1.9 mi · 4 min · 1st Street South

  21. 21

    Continue on Lake Silver Drive

    1294 ft · 30 sec · Lake Silver Drive

  22. 22

    Continue on 1st Street North

    1.2 km · 2 min · 1st Street North

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on Lucerne Park Road

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Lucerne Park Road

  24. 24

    Turn left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right

    1671 ft · 46 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  27. 27

    Turn left onto North 10th Street

    1585 ft · 44 sec · North 10th Street

  28. 28

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Lily Avenue

    153 m · 14 sec · Lily Avenue

  29. 29

    Continue on Stuart Avenue

    156 m · 19 sec · Stuart Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn left onto North 14th Street

    907 ft · 42 sec · North 14th Street

  31. 31

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Johnson Avenue

    25 m · 4 sec · East Johnson Avenue

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Johnson Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
32 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 17 North
81.6 mi · 65%
North Tamiami Trail
10.4 mi · 8%
Lucerne Park Road
7.46 mi · 6%
Del Prado Boulevard North
6.5 mi · 5%
I 75 North
6.23 mi · 5%
Del Prado Boulevard South
5.2 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

US 17 North

Continue straight

39.4 mi · 00h 57m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.4 mi
109.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sweetwater
01h 31m from Cape Coral
Leave By
10:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cape Coral and Sunny near Haines City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cape Coral to Haines City?

The road trip is about 125.5 miles (202 km) and usually takes 03h 03m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Sweetwater is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.9 miles from Cape Coral and 62.6 miles from Haines City.

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

The direct path is about 109.1 miles (175.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.4 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:52 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.38 one way or $36.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cape Coral and Sunny near Haines City.

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 Haines City. Straight-line distance: 109.1 mi (175.58 km).

Cape Coral

#1 Cape Coral

The second most populous city in Lee County, Florida.

Population200,972
Coordinates26.5628500, -81.9495300
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Haines City

#2 Haines City

City in Polk County, Florida, United States of America

Population26,009
Coordinates28.1145000, -81.6200900
Altitude51
CountryUnited States
Start: Cape Coral (-81.94953, 26.56285)
End: Haines City (-81.62009, 28.1145)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 202 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.43 gal
16.76 L · about $18.38
Round trip
$36.75
8.86 gal · 33.52 L
Estimated CO2
39.4 kg one way
Round trip: 78.7 kg / 174 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $18.38 $36.75
Mid-grade $4.60 $20.36 $40.72
Premium $4.90 $21.69 $43.38
Diesel $4.35 $19.27 $38.54

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Cape Coral and Haines City. The current time is 22:49:14.

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.