How far is Cape Coral, FL from Lake Lorraine, FL?
The driving distance from Cape Coral, FL to Lake Lorraine, FL is about 556.8 miles (896.1 km), with a travel time of about 10h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 387.7 miles (623.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 20h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 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 10h 25m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cape Coral and Lake Lorraine.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cape Coral and Lake Lorraine.
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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
276.8 mi · 4 hr 58 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee
820 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee
1569 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight right
226.4 mi · 4 hr 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 285: Niceville, Eglin AFB
1694 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left
17.6 mi · 23 min
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Turn right onto East John Sims Parkway
1.2 km · 2 min · East John Sims Parkway
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Continue on John Sims Parkway
1 km · 1 min · John Sims Parkway
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Keep slight right
7.9 mi · 12 min
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Turn left onto 9th Avenue
1.4 km · 3 min · 9th Avenue
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Turn right onto 11th Street
1096 ft · 48 sec · 11th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 11th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cape Coral and Lake Lorraine.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 75 North
Merge slight left
277 mi · 04h 58m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Partly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cape Coral and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lake Lorraine.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cape Coral to Lake Lorraine?
The road trip is about 556.8 miles (896.1 km) and usually takes 10h 25m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Fort White is a useful midpoint, sitting about 278.6 miles from Cape Coral and 278.2 miles from Lake Lorraine.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 387.7 miles (623.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 169.1 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $81.51 one way or $163.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 174.6 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Cape Coral and Lake Lorraine, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms around Cape Coral and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lake Lorraine.
Stop Ideas Near Fort White
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 Fort White.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cape Coral and Lake Lorraine. Straight-line distance: 387.69 mi (623.92 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 Lorraine
Census-designated place in Okaloosa County, Florida
| Population | 7,010 |
| Coordinates | 30.4415900, -86.5652300 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Lorraine (-86.56523, 30.44159)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 896 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 18h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 13h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 11h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 56m |
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 | $81.51 | $163.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $90.31 | $180.62 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $96.21 | $192.41 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $85.48 | $170.95 |
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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