How far is Cape Coral, FL from Live Oak, FL?
The driving distance from Cape Coral, FL to Live Oak, FL is about 314.7 miles (506.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 265.4 miles (427.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 57m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Pasco County, Florida, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cape Coral and Live Oak.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cape Coral and Live Oak.
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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
269.6 mi · 4 hr 50 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 90: Lake City, Live Oak
1298 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 90 West
66 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto West US Highway 90
19.9 mi · 28 min · West US Highway 90
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Turn left onto Dowling Avenue
106 m · 15 sec · Dowling Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Dowling Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cape Coral and Live Oak.
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
270 mi · 04h 50m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Cape Coral and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Live Oak.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cape Coral to Live Oak?
The road trip is about 314.7 miles (506.5 km) and usually takes 05h 58m 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?
San Antonio is a useful midpoint, sitting about 157.7 miles from Cape Coral and 157.1 miles from Live Oak.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 265.4 miles (427.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.3 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 5:02 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.08 one way or $92.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Cape Coral and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Live Oak.
Stop Ideas Near San Antonio
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 San Antonio.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cape Coral and Live Oak. Straight-line distance: 265.41 mi (427.13 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 Live Oak
County seat of Suwannee County, Florida, United States
| Population | 6,990 |
| Coordinates | 30.2949500, -82.9840200 |
| Altitude | 32 |
| Country | United States |
End: Live Oak (-82.98402, 30.29495)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 507 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 55m |
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 | $46.08 | $92.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $51.06 | $102.12 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $54.39 | $108.79 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $48.33 | $96.66 |
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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