How far is Cape Coral, FL from Lantana, FL?

The driving distance from Cape Coral, FL to Lantana, FL is about 139.9 miles (225.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 117.3 miles (188.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 34m 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
139.93 mi
03h 17m
Flight
117.27 mi
188.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
117.27 mi
Kilometers
188.72 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
139.93 mi
Kilometers
225.2 km
Drive Time
03h 17m

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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 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lantana
Thu, Apr 23, 5:53 AM EDT
Return by in Cape Coral
Thu, Apr 23, 9:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cape Coral
2026-04-23T02:36
Arrive Lantana
Thu, Apr 23, 5:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 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
10:26 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
69.9 mi
01h 38m
To Lantana
70 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph ESE
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cape Coral and Lantana.

  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

    37.8 mi · 51 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Miami

    1740 ft · 42 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    5.5 mi · 6 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward Lantana Road

    1641 ft · 42 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto West Lantana Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · West Lantana Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    1 m · 1 sec · West Lantana Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Palm Beach Boulevard
46.4 mi · 33%
US 27 South
25.1 mi · 18%
I 95 South
5.85 mi · 4%
Colonial Boulevard
5.77 mi · 4%
South Main Street
5.2 mi · 4%
I 75 North
4.66 mi · 3%
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 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.6 mi
117.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Harlem
01h 38m from Cape Coral
Leave By
10:26 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Cape Coral and Partly Sunny near Lantana.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cape Coral to Lantana?

The road trip is about 139.9 miles (225.2 km) and usually takes 03h 17m 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 69.9 miles from Cape Coral and 70 miles from Lantana.

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

The direct path is about 117.3 miles (188.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.6 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 10:26 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.49 one way or $40.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Cape Coral and Partly Sunny near Lantana.

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 Lantana. Straight-line distance: 117.27 mi (188.72 km).

Cape Coral

#1 Cape Coral

The second most populous city in Lee County, Florida.

Population200,972
Coordinates26.5628500, -81.9495300
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Lantana

#2 Lantana

Town in Palm Beach County, Florida

Population12,556
Coordinates26.5867400, -80.0519900
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Cape Coral (-81.94953, 26.56285)
End: Lantana (-80.05199, 26.58674)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 225 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.94 gal
18.69 L · about $20.49
Round trip
$40.98
9.88 gal · 37.38 L
Estimated CO2
43.9 kg one way
Round trip: 87.8 kg / 194 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $20.49 $40.98
Mid-grade $4.60 $22.70 $45.41
Premium $4.90 $24.19 $48.37
Diesel $4.35 $21.49 $42.98

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Cape Coral and Lantana. The current time is 02:36:06.

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.