How far is Cape Coral, FL from Palm Springs, FL?

The driving distance from Cape Coral, FL to Palm Springs, FL is about 144.4 miles (232.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 113 miles (181.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 34m 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
144.41 mi
02h 47m
Flight
112.94 mi
181.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
112.94 mi
Kilometers
181.76 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
144.41 mi
Kilometers
232.4 km
Drive Time
02h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Palm Springs
Sun, Apr 19, 10:00 AM EDT
Return by in Cape Coral
Sun, Apr 19, 12:48 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cape Coral
2026-04-19T07:13
Arrive Palm Springs
Sun, Apr 19, 10:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:56 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
Immokalee
FL

City in Collier County, Florida, United States

From Cape Coral
72.2 mi
01h 23m
To Palm Springs
72.2 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 12 mph SSW
Destination
89°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cape Coral and Palm Springs.

  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

    Continue on College Parkway

    2.9 mi · 5 min · College Parkway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South Cleveland Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Cleveland Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Daniels Parkway

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Daniels Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 South: Naples

    2673 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    112 mi · 2 hr

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Miami

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    7.2 mi · 8 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward Express Lanes

    2355 ft · 29 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Express Lanes

    3 mi · 3 min · Express Lanes

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Northwest 138th Street

    2548 ft · 31 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight right

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 826 South

    1.2 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Palmetto Expressway

    1925 ft · 30 sec · Palmetto Expressway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Northwest 122nd Street

    1517 ft · 41 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West 68th Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West 68th Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West 12th Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · West 12th Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West 56th Place

    2641 ft · 1 min · West 56th Place

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West 8th Avenue

    1010 ft · 28 sec · West 8th Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 8th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
113 mi · 78%
Miami
10.5 mi · 7%
Daniels Parkway
4.57 mi · 3%
Northwest 138th Street
3.84 mi · 3%
Express Lanes
3.42 mi · 2%
College Parkway
2.9 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Merge slight left

112 mi · 02h 00m

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
02h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.4 mi
113 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Immokalee
01h 23m from Cape Coral
Leave By
12:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Cape Coral and Partly Sunny near Palm Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cape Coral to Palm Springs?

The road trip is about 144.4 miles (232.4 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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?

Immokalee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.2 miles from Cape Coral and 72.2 miles from Palm Springs.

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

The direct path is about 113 miles (181.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.4 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 12:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.15 one way or $42.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Cape Coral and Partly Sunny near Palm Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Immokalee

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

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

BUS

Fort Myers, Florida

55 mi away
6050 Plaza Drive
BUS

Port Charlotte, Florida

91 mi away
909 King Highway
RAIL

Okeechobee

109 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cape Coral and Palm Springs. Straight-line distance: 112.94 mi (181.76 km).

Cape Coral

#1 Cape Coral

The second most populous city in Lee County, Florida.

Population200,972
Coordinates26.5628500, -81.9495300
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Palm Springs

#2 Palm Springs

Community in Florida

Population25,356
Coordinates25.8706500, -80.2989400
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Cape Coral (-81.94953, 26.56285)
End: Palm Springs (-80.29894, 25.87065)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 232 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.1 gal
19.29 L · about $21.15
Round trip
$42.31
10.2 gal · 38.58 L
Estimated CO2
45.3 kg one way
Round trip: 90.6 kg / 200 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $21.15 $42.31
Mid-grade $4.60 $23.44 $46.88
Premium $4.90 $24.97 $49.94
Diesel $4.35 $22.18 $44.37

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Cape Coral and Palm Springs. The current time is 07:13:42.

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.