How far is Cape Coral, FL from Lake Buena Vista, FL?
The driving distance from Cape Coral, FL to Lake Buena Vista, FL is about 147.7 miles (237.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 129 miles (207.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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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 03h 32m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Florida, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cape Coral and Lake Buena Vista.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cape Coral and Lake Buena Vista.
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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
45.7 mi · 1 hr 9 min
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Turn left onto Pomelo Street
653 ft · 13 sec · Pomelo Street
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Continue on North Buena Vista Drive
6.1 mi · 9 min · North Buena Vista Drive
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Take the ramp straight
2611 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
12.8 mi · 14 min
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Keep slight left
4 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 536: Epcot, Disney Springs
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on EPCOT, Disney Springs
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Turn straight onto World Center Drive
1.1 km · 55 sec · World Center Drive
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Continue on Epcot Center Drive
1.5 km · 1 min · Epcot Center Drive
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Take the exit slight right toward Disney Springs Resort Area, Old Key West, Port Orleans, Saratoga Springs, Disney's Golf Course
1225 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Port Orleans, Best Friends Pet Care, Four Seasons Resort
33 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto Bonnet Creek Parkway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Bonnet Creek Parkway
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Continue on Dream Tree Boulevard
606 ft · 24 sec · Dream Tree Boulevard
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Turn right onto Los Feliz Drive
1416 ft · 1 min · Los Feliz Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Los Feliz Drive
76 m · 11 sec · Los Feliz Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Los Feliz Drive
81 m · 12 sec · Los Feliz Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Los Feliz Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cape Coral and Lake Buena Vista.
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
Continue straight
45.7 mi · 01h 09m
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 then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cape Coral and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lake Buena Vista.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cape Coral to Lake Buena Vista?
The road trip is about 147.7 miles (237.7 km) and usually takes 03h 32m 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?
Zolfo Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74 miles from Cape Coral and 73.7 miles from Lake Buena Vista.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 129 miles (207.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.7 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:56 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.40 one way or $40.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Cape Coral and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lake Buena Vista.
Stop Ideas Near Zolfo Springs
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 Zolfo Springs.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cape Coral and Lake Buena Vista. Straight-line distance: 128.98 mi (207.57 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 Lake Buena Vista
City in Orange County, Florida, United States
| Population | 26 |
| Coordinates | 28.3936200, -81.5386800 |
| Altitude | 29 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Buena Vista (-81.53868, 28.39362)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 238 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 50m |
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 | $3.92 | $20.40 | $40.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.39 | $22.86 | $45.72 |
| Premium | $4.73 | $24.63 | $49.27 |
| Diesel | $6.02 | $31.39 | $62.77 |
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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