How far is Cape Coral, FL from Keystone Heights, FL?
The driving distance from Cape Coral, FL to Keystone Heights, FL is about 267.3 miles (430.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 222.8 miles (358.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 30m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 15m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Hillsborough County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cape Coral and Keystone Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cape Coral and Keystone Heights.
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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
198.8 mi · 3 hr 34 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 326
1315 ft · 32 sec
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Turn slight right
44 m · 5 sec
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Turn slight right
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Northwest 70th Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Northwest 70th Street
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Turn left
5.5 mi · 7 min
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Turn straight onto North US 301: Starke
20.5 mi · 26 min
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Turn straight onto County Road 219A
6.5 mi · 9 min · County Road 219A
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At the end of the road, turn right
1.4 mi · 3 min
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Turn left
6.9 mi · 12 min
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Turn left onto Walker Drive
34 m · 3 sec · Walker Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Walker Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cape Coral and Keystone Heights.
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
199 mi · 03h 34m
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.
Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cape Coral and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Keystone Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cape Coral to Keystone Heights?
The road trip is about 267.3 miles (430.2 km) and usually takes 05h 15m 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?
Thonotosassa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 134 miles from Cape Coral and 133.4 miles from Keystone Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 222.8 miles (358.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.5 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:30 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.12 one way or $78.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Cape Coral and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Keystone Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Thonotosassa
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 Thonotosassa.
Union Station
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Lakeland
Dade City, Florida
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cape Coral and Keystone Heights. Straight-line distance: 222.76 mi (358.5 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 Keystone Heights
City in Clay County, Florida, United States
| Population | 1,549 |
| Coordinates | 29.7860800, -82.0314900 |
| Altitude | 43 |
| Country | United States |
End: Keystone Heights (-82.03149, 29.78608)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 430 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 20m |
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 | $39.12 | $78.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $43.34 | $86.68 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $46.17 | $92.34 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $41.02 | $82.04 |
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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