How far is Cape Coral, FL from Lady Lake, FL?

The driving distance from Cape Coral, FL to Lady Lake, FL is about 211 miles (339.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 162.7 miles (261.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 24m 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
211 mi
04h 12m
Flight
162.7 mi
261.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
162.7 mi
Kilometers
261.84 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
211 mi
Kilometers
339.57 km
Drive Time
04h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lady Lake
Sat, Apr 18, 3:03 PM EDT
Return by in Cape Coral
Sat, Apr 18, 7:15 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cape Coral
2026-04-18T10:51
Arrive Lady Lake
Sat, Apr 18, 3:03 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:12 AM to 12:12 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:36 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
Ruskin
FL

Census-designated place in Hillsborough County, Florida

From Cape Coral
105.7 mi
02h 06m
To Lady Lake
105.3 mi
02h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SSE
Destination
93°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cape Coral and Lady Lake.

  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

    169.4 mi · 3 hr 2 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 44: Inverness, Wildwood

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Turn right

    40 m · 5 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right

    5.3 mi · 8 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Buena Vista Boulevard

    1346 ft · 36 sec · Buena Vista Boulevard

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Buena Vista Boulevard

    65 m · 4 sec · Buena Vista Boulevard

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Buena Vista Boulevard

    692 ft · 14 sec · Buena Vista Boulevard

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Buena Vista Boulevard

    54 m · 4 sec · Buena Vista Boulevard

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Buena Vista Boulevard

    1711 ft · 34 sec · Buena Vista Boulevard

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Buena Vista Boulevard

    48 m · 3 sec · Buena Vista Boulevard

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Buena Vista Boulevard

    1995 ft · 40 sec · Buena Vista Boulevard

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Buena Vista Boulevard

    60 m · 4 sec · Buena Vista Boulevard

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto Buena Vista Boulevard

    2431 ft · 48 sec · Buena Vista Boulevard

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Buena Vista Boulevard

    65 m · 4 sec · Buena Vista Boulevard

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto Buena Vista Boulevard

    2436 ft · 49 sec · Buena Vista Boulevard

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Buena Vista Boulevard

    61 m · 4 sec · South Buena Vista Boulevard

  28. 28

    Exit the roundabout onto South Buena Vista Boulevard

    1.2 km · 2 min · South Buena Vista Boulevard

  29. 29

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Buena Vista Boulevard

    56 m · 10 sec · South Buena Vista Boulevard

  30. 30

    Exit the roundabout onto South Buena Vista Boulevard

    2052 ft · 58 sec · South Buena Vista Boulevard

  31. 31

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Buena Vista Boulevard

    52 m · 3 sec · Buena Vista Boulevard

  32. 32

    Exit the roundabout onto Buena Vista Boulevard

    1 km · 1 min · Buena Vista Boulevard

  33. 33

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Buena Vista Boulevard

    63 m · 4 sec · Buena Vista Boulevard

  34. 34

    Exit the roundabout onto Buena Vista Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · Buena Vista Boulevard

  35. 35

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Buena Vista Boulevard

    55 m · 3 sec · Buena Vista Boulevard

  36. 36

    Exit the roundabout onto Buena Vista Boulevard

    3020 ft · 1 min · Buena Vista Boulevard

  37. 37

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Stillwater Trail

    6 m · 1 sec · Stillwater Trail

  38. 38

    Exit the roundabout onto Stillwater Trail

    1722 ft · 49 sec · Stillwater Trail

  39. 39

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Stillwater Trail

    51 m · 3 sec · Stillwater Trail

  40. 40

    Exit the roundabout onto Stillwater Trail

    1885 ft · 38 sec · Stillwater Trail

  41. 41

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Morse Boulevard

    89 m · 6 sec · Morse Boulevard

  42. 42

    Exit the roundabout onto Morse Boulevard

    148 m · 10 sec · Morse Boulevard

  43. 43

    Continue on Morse Boulevard

    1.1 km · 1 min · Morse Boulevard

  44. 44

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Morse Boulevard

    51 m · 3 sec · Morse Boulevard

  45. 45

    Exit the roundabout onto Morse Boulevard

    608 ft · 16 sec · Morse Boulevard

  46. 46

    Turn right onto County Road 466

    2.9 mi · 5 min · County Road 466

  47. 47

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
47 steps
40 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
33
1 merges, 32 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
170 mi · 80%
North Tamiami Trail
10.4 mi · 5%
Del Prado Boulevard North
6.5 mi · 3%
Del Prado Boulevard South
5.2 mi · 2%
Buena Vista Boulevard
4.41 mi · 2%
County Road 466
2.87 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 75 North

Merge slight left

169 mi · 03h 02m

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
04h 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.3 mi
162.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ruskin
02h 06m from Cape Coral
Leave By
8:36 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cape Coral and Sunny near Lady Lake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cape Coral to Lady Lake?

The road trip is about 211 miles (339.6 km) and usually takes 04h 12m 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?

Ruskin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.7 miles from Cape Coral and 105.3 miles from Lady Lake.

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

The direct path is about 162.7 miles (261.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.3 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 8:36 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.86 one way or $61.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cape Coral and Sunny near Lady Lake.

Stop Ideas Near Ruskin

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

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

BUS

Bradenton, Florida

26 mi away
1115 Manatee Avenue West
RAIL

Union Station

26 mi away
601 North Nebraska Ave
BUS

St Petersburg-Pinellas Park-Clearwater, Florida

28 mi away
5251 110th Avenue North
BUS

Sarasota, Florida

44 mi away
1993 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cape Coral and Lady Lake. Straight-line distance: 162.7 mi (261.84 km).

Cape Coral

#1 Cape Coral

The second most populous city in Lee County, Florida.

Population200,972
Coordinates26.5628500, -81.9495300
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Lady Lake

#2 Lady Lake

Town in Florida

Population16,179
Coordinates28.9174900, -81.9228600
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: Cape Coral (-81.94953, 26.56285)
End: Lady Lake (-81.92286, 28.91749)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 340 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.44 gal
28.18 L · about $30.86
Round trip
$61.72
14.88 gal · 56.36 L
Estimated CO2
66.1 kg one way
Round trip: 132.2 kg / 291 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $30.86 $61.72
Mid-grade $4.60 $34.19 $68.39
Premium $4.90 $36.43 $72.85
Diesel $4.35 $32.36 $64.73

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Cape Coral and Lady Lake. The current time is 10:51:08.

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.