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

The driving distance from Cape Coral, FL to Odessa, FL is about 156.3 miles (251.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 119.4 miles (192.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
156.36 mi
03h 08m
Flight
119.38 mi
192.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
119.38 mi
Kilometers
192.13 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
156.36 mi
Kilometers
251.64 km
Drive Time
03h 08m

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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 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Odessa
Fri, Nov 6, 9:16 PM EST
Return by in Cape Coral
Sat, Nov 7, 12:25 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cape Coral
2026-11-06T18:07
Arrive Odessa
Fri, Nov 6, 9:16 PM EST
Route Timing
03h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM EST

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

Leave by
10:42 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cape Coral
9:00 PM EST
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
The Meadows
FL

Census-designated place in Sarasota County, Florida

From Cape Coral
78.3 mi
01h 34m
To Odessa
78 mi
01h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 1:00 AM EST
Wind
2 mph E
Destination
83°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 10:00 AM EST
Wind
1 to 7 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    115.6 mi · 2 hr 5 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 56: Land O Lakes, Tarpon Springs

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on FL 56 West

    559 ft · 18 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto State Road 56

    1.5 km · 1 min · State Road 56

  16. 16

    Continue on State Road 54

    12.7 mi · 19 min · State Road 54

  17. 17

    Continue on State Road 54

    75 m · 9 sec · State Road 54

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Road 54

Car Route Details

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

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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
116 mi · 74%
State Road 54
12.7 mi · 8%
North Tamiami Trail
10.4 mi · 7%
Del Prado Boulevard North
6.5 mi · 4%
Del Prado Boulevard South
5.2 mi · 3%
FL 56
2.16 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 75 North

Merge slight left

116 mi · 02h 05m

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 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.9 mi
119.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
The Meadows
01h 34m from Cape Coral
Leave By
10:42 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Cape Coral and Sunny near Odessa.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 156.3 miles (251.6 km) and usually takes 03h 08m 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?

The Meadows is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.3 miles from Cape Coral and 78 miles from Odessa.

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

The direct path is about 119.4 miles (192.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.9 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:42 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.16 one way or $42.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Cape Coral and Sunny near Odessa.

Stop Ideas Near The Meadows

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

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

BUS

Sarasota, Florida

7 mi away
1993 Main Street
BUS

Bradenton, Florida

14 mi away
1115 Manatee Avenue West
BUS

Port Charlotte, Florida

57 mi away
909 King Highway
BUS

St Petersburg-Pinellas Park-Clearwater, Florida

57 mi away
5251 110th Avenue North

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cape Coral and Odessa. Straight-line distance: 119.38 mi (192.13 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 Odessa

Odessa is a place in Florida, United States.

Population0
Coordinates28.1939000, -82.5917600
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Start: Cape Coral (-81.94953, 26.56285)
End: Odessa (-82.59176, 28.1939)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 252 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.52 gal
20.89 L · about $21.16
Round trip
$42.33
11.04 gal · 41.78 L
Estimated CO2
49.1 kg one way
Round trip: 98.1 kg / 216 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.83 $21.16 $42.33
Mid-grade $4.32 $23.85 $47.69
Premium $4.66 $25.74 $51.48
Diesel $5.94 $32.79 $65.59

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Cape Coral and Odessa. The current time is 18:07:27.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.