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

The driving distance from Cape Coral, FL to Nokomis, FL is about 66.1 miles (106.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.1 miles (79 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
66.14 mi
01h 28m
Flight
49.07 mi
78.97 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.07 mi
Kilometers
78.97 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.14 mi
Kilometers
106.45 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nokomis
Sat, May 30, 2:21 AM EDT
Return by in Cape Coral
Sat, May 30, 3:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cape Coral
2026-05-30T00:53
Arrive Nokomis
Sat, May 30, 2:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cape Coral
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Harbour Heights
FL

Census designated place

From Cape Coral
33.1 mi
00h 44m
To Nokomis
33.1 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph W
Destination
83°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 13 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    29 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Cape Coral Parkway East

    38 m · 7 sec · Cape Coral Parkway East

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Vincennes Boulevard

    109 m · 13 sec · Vincennes Boulevard

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Vincennes Boulevard

    19 m · 2 sec · Vincennes Boulevard

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Vincennes Boulevard

    2436 ft · 1 min · Vincennes Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Coronado Parkway

    1 km · 2 min · Coronado Parkway

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Del Prado Boulevard South

    5.2 mi · 11 min · Del Prado Boulevard South

  8. 8

    Continue on Del Prado Boulevard North

    6.5 mi · 11 min · Del Prado Boulevard North

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Tamiami Trail

    10.4 mi · 13 min · North Tamiami Trail

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Tuckers Grade

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Tuckers Grade

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 75 North: Tampa

    2299 ft · 56 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    37.4 mi · 40 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 762: Nokomis, Laurel

    1176 ft · 29 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on CR 762 West

    147 m · 14 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Laurel Road East

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Laurel Road East

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Albee Farm Road North

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Albee Farm Road North

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Colonia Lane East

    1.1 km · 2 min · Colonia Lane East

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Colonia Lane East

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
37.8 mi · 57%
North Tamiami Trail
10.4 mi · 16%
Del Prado Boulevard North
6.5 mi · 10%
Del Prado Boulevard South
5.2 mi · 8%
Laurel Road East
1.67 mi · 3%
Albee Farm Road North
1.26 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 75 North

Merge slight left

37.4 mi · 00h 40m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17 mi
49.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Harbour Heights
00h 44m from Cape Coral
Leave By
3:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cape Coral and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Nokomis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 66.1 miles (106.4 km) and usually takes 01h 28m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Harbour Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.1 miles from Cape Coral and 33.1 miles from Nokomis.

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

The direct path is about 49.1 miles (79 km), while the road route adds roughly 17 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.71 one way or $19.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Cape Coral and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Nokomis.

Stop Ideas Near Harbour Heights

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

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

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Port Charlotte, Florida

6 mi away
909 King Highway
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Fort Myers, Florida

36 mi away
6050 Plaza Drive
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Sarasota, Florida

65 mi away
1993 Main Street
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Bradenton, Florida

72 mi away
1115 Manatee Avenue West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cape Coral and Nokomis. Straight-line distance: 49.07 mi (78.97 km).

Cape Coral

#1 Cape Coral

The second most populous city in Lee County, Florida.

Population200,972
Coordinates26.5628500, -81.9495300
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
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#2 Nokomis

City in Illinois, United States

Population3,167
Coordinates27.1192200, -82.4442600
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Cape Coral (-81.94953, 26.56285)
End: Nokomis (-82.44426, 27.11922)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 106 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.34 gal
8.84 L · about $9.71
Round trip
$19.41
4.68 gal · 17.68 L
Estimated CO2
20.8 kg one way
Round trip: 41.6 kg / 92 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $9.71 $19.41
Mid-grade $4.60 $10.75 $21.51
Premium $4.90 $11.46 $22.91
Diesel $4.35 $10.18 $20.36

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Cape Coral and Nokomis. The current time is 00:53:01.

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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.