How far is Cape Coral, FL from Inverness, FL?
The driving distance from Cape Coral, FL to Inverness, FL is about 195.5 miles (314.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 158.8 miles (255.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 00m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 00m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Manatee County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cape Coral and Inverness.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cape Coral and Inverness.
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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
135.3 mi · 2 hr 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 41: Dade City
600 ft · 20 sec
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Turn right onto Blanton Road
1 mi · 2 min · Blanton Road
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Continue on Lake Lola Road
1.6 km · 1 min · Lake Lola Road
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Continue on Spring Lake Highway
6.1 mi · 9 min · Spring Lake Highway
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Turn left onto Cortez Boulevard
4.2 mi · 6 min · Cortez Boulevard
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Turn straight onto Jefferson Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Jefferson Street
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Turn right
28 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto Broad Street
8.8 mi · 13 min · Broad Street
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Continue on Florida Avenue
12.6 mi · 20 min · Florida Avenue
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Turn right onto North Pine Avenue
52 m · 10 sec · North Pine Avenue
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Turn right onto Courthouse Square
68 m · 10 sec · Courthouse Square
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Turn right
34 m · 8 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cape Coral and Inverness.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 75 North
Merge slight left
135 mi · 02h 26m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cape Coral and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Inverness.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cape Coral to Inverness?
The road trip is about 195.5 miles (314.7 km) and usually takes 04h 00m 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?
Ellenton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98 miles from Cape Coral and 97.6 miles from Inverness.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 158.8 miles (255.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.7 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 9:00 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.62 one way or $57.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.3 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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Inverness.
Stop Ideas Near Ellenton
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 Ellenton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cape Coral and Inverness. Straight-line distance: 158.77 mi (255.51 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 Inverness
County seat of Citrus County, Florida, United States
| Population | 7,674 |
| Coordinates | 28.8358200, -82.3303700 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| Country | United States |
End: Inverness (-82.33037, 28.83582)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 315 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 26m |
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 | $28.62 | $57.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $31.71 | $63.42 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $33.78 | $67.56 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $30.02 | $60.03 |
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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