How far is Cape Coral, FL from Howey-in-the-Hills, FL?
The driving distance from Cape Coral, FL to Howey-in-the-Hills, FL is about 166 miles (267.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 149.3 miles (240.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 52m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cape Coral and Howey-in-the-Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cape Coral and Howey-in-the-Hills.
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Start on the route
29 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto Cape Coral Parkway East
38 m · 7 sec · Cape Coral Parkway East
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Turn right onto Vincennes Boulevard
109 m · 13 sec · Vincennes Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Vincennes Boulevard
19 m · 2 sec · Vincennes Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Vincennes Boulevard
2436 ft · 1 min · Vincennes Boulevard
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Turn right onto Coronado Parkway
1 km · 2 min · Coronado Parkway
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Turn left onto Del Prado Boulevard South
5.2 mi · 11 min · Del Prado Boulevard South
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Continue on Del Prado Boulevard North
6.5 mi · 11 min · Del Prado Boulevard North
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Turn left onto North Tamiami Trail
10.4 mi · 13 min · North Tamiami Trail
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Turn right onto Tuckers Grade
1.1 mi · 2 min · Tuckers Grade
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 75 North: Tampa
2299 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
5.8 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 17: Punta Gorda, Arcadia
1843 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 17 North
764 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left
38.4 mi · 51 min
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Continue straight
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Continue straight
34.7 mi · 50 min
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Turn left onto Spirit Lake Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Spirit Lake Road
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Turn left onto Thornhill Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Thornhill Road
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Turn left onto Winter Lake Road
117 m · 14 sec · Winter Lake Road
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Take the ramp straight toward FL 570 Toll East: Orlando
82 m · 7 sec
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Continue on FL 570 Toll East: Orlando
1.6 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Polk Parkway
7.7 mi · 9 min · Polk Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Pace Road
2467 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Pace Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Pace Road
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Turn left onto Berkley Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Berkley Road
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Turn left onto Commonwealth Avenue North
5.5 mi · 7 min · Commonwealth Avenue North
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Commonwealth Avenue North
40 m · 2 sec · Commonwealth Avenue North
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Exit the roundabout onto Commonwealth Avenue North
21.2 mi · 27 min · Commonwealth Avenue North
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Turn left onto Broad Street
1765 ft · 54 sec · Broad Street
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Turn right onto Howey Road
12.7 mi · 18 min · Howey Road
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Turn right onto East Cedar Street
41 m · 6 sec · East Cedar Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Cedar Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cape Coral and Howey-in-the-Hills.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Cape Coral and Mostly Sunny near Howey-in-the-Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cape Coral to Howey-in-the-Hills?
The road trip is about 166 miles (267.1 km) and usually takes 03h 56m 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?
Bowling Green is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.2 miles from Cape Coral and 82.8 miles from Howey-in-the-Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 149.3 miles (240.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.7 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 9:08 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.31 one way or $48.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Cape Coral and Mostly Sunny near Howey-in-the-Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Bowling Green
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bowling Green.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cape Coral and Howey-in-the-Hills. Straight-line distance: 149.22 mi (240.15 km).
#1 Cape Coral
The second most populous city in Lee County, Florida.
| Population | 200,972 |
| Coordinates | 26.5628500, -81.9495300 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Howey-in-the-Hills
City in Lake County, Florida, United States of America
| Population | 1,181 |
| Coordinates | 28.7169400, -81.7734100 |
| Altitude | 37 |
| Country | United States |
End: Howey-in-the-Hills (-81.77341, 28.71694)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 267 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 04m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.15 | $24.31 | $48.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $26.93 | $53.87 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $28.69 | $57.38 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $25.49 | $50.98 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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