How far is Cape Coral, FL from Lake Clarke Shores, FL?

The driving distance from Cape Coral, FL to Lake Clarke Shores, FL is about 134.7 miles (216.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 115.9 miles (186.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
134.69 mi
03h 12m
Flight
115.89 mi
186.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
115.89 mi
Kilometers
186.51 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
134.69 mi
Kilometers
216.77 km
Drive Time
03h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lake Clarke Shores
Sat, Apr 18, 11:44 PM EDT
Return by in Cape Coral
Sun, Apr 19, 2:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cape Coral
2026-04-18T20:31
Arrive Lake Clarke Shores
Sat, Apr 18, 11:44 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM EDT

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

Leave by
10:36 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
Harlem
FL

A census-designated place in Palm Beach County, Florida.

From Cape Coral
67.3 mi
01h 36m
To Lake Clarke Shores
67.4 mi
01h 36m

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
84°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    29 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Cape Coral Parkway East

    38 m · 9 sec · Cape Coral Parkway East

  3. 3

    Continue on Cape Coral Parkway East

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Cape Coral Parkway East

  4. 4

    Continue on Cape Coral Bridge Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Cape Coral Bridge Road

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto College Parkway

    1338 ft · 38 sec · College Parkway

  6. 6

    Continue on Cape Coral Bridge Road

    1241 ft · 46 sec · Cape Coral Bridge Road

  7. 7

    Turn slight left

    64 m · 12 sec

  8. 8

    Turn slight left onto McGregor Boulevard

    3 mi · 5 min · McGregor Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn right

    67 m · 10 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Colonial Boulevard

    5.8 mi · 10 min · Colonial Boulevard

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward I 75 North: Tampa, I-75 North

    2017 ft · 49 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 80: Fort Myers, La Belle

    1878 ft · 46 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Palm Beach Boulevard

    40.4 mi · 55 min · Palm Beach Boulevard

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    6 mi · 8 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on US 27 South, FL 80 East: Clewiston

    24.8 mi · 32 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    1690 ft · 45 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Palm Beach Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · West Palm Beach Road

  19. 19

    Continue on South Main Street

    5.2 mi · 9 min · South Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn right

    36.8 mi · 49 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 807 South: Congress Avenue

    1217 ft · 42 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto South Congress Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Congress Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Forest Hill Boulevard

    2727 ft · 1 min · Forest Hill Boulevard

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Florida Mango Road

    1380 ft · 43 sec · Florida Mango Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Gregory Road

    1493 ft · 1 min · Gregory Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto West Lake Drive

    583 ft · 26 sec · West Lake Drive

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Lake Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
27 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Palm Beach Boulevard
46.4 mi · 34%
US 27 South
25.1 mi · 19%
Colonial Boulevard
5.77 mi · 4%
South Main Street
5.2 mi · 4%
I 75 North
4.66 mi · 3%
McGregor Boulevard
2.99 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Palm Beach Boulevard

Turn right onto Palm Beach Boulevard

40.4 mi · 00h 55m

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
03h 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.8 mi
115.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Harlem
01h 36m from Cape Coral
Leave By
10:36 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cape Coral and Sunny near Lake Clarke Shores.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 134.7 miles (216.8 km) and usually takes 03h 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?

Harlem is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.3 miles from Cape Coral and 67.4 miles from Lake Clarke Shores.

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

The direct path is about 115.9 miles (186.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.8 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 10:36 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.70 one way or $39.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Harlem

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

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

RAIL

Okeechobee

58 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
RAIL

West Palm Beach

88 mi away
201 South Tamarind Ave
RAIL

Delray Beach

91 mi away
345 South Congress Ave
BUS

Fort Myers, Florida

93 mi away
6050 Plaza Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cape Coral and Lake Clarke Shores. Straight-line distance: 115.89 mi (186.51 km).

Cape Coral

#1 Cape Coral

The second most populous city in Lee County, Florida.

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

#2 Lake Clarke Shores

City in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States of America

Population3,619
Coordinates26.6453400, -80.0758800
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Cape Coral (-81.94953, 26.56285)
End: Lake Clarke Shores (-80.07588, 26.64534)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 217 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.75 gal
17.99 L · about $19.70
Round trip
$39.41
9.5 gal · 35.98 L
Estimated CO2
42.2 kg one way
Round trip: 84.4 kg / 186 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $19.70 $39.41
Mid-grade $4.60 $21.83 $43.66
Premium $4.90 $23.26 $46.51
Diesel $4.35 $20.66 $41.32

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Cape Coral and Lake Clarke Shores. The current time is 20:31:46.

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.