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

The driving distance from Cape Coral, FL to Perry, FL is about 321.9 miles (518.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 265 miles (426.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
321.96 mi
06h 33m
Flight
264.92 mi
426.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
264.92 mi
Kilometers
426.35 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
321.96 mi
Kilometers
518.14 km
Drive Time
06h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Perry
Sun, May 3, 1:52 AM EDT
Return by in Cape Coral
Sun, May 3, 8:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cape Coral
2026-05-02T19:18
Arrive Perry
Sun, May 3, 1:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:34 PM to 2:04 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cape Coral
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Shady Hills
FL

Census designated place

From Cape Coral
161.2 mi
03h 16m
To Perry
160.7 mi
03h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 18 mph SSW
Destination
76°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    9.4 mi · 14 min · State Road 54

  17. 17

    Take the ramp slight right toward North FL 589 Toll: Suncoast Parkway, Brooksville

    2706 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Suncoast Parkway

    48.5 mi · 52 min · Suncoast Parkway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 44: Gulf to Lake Highway

    1944 ft · 44 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Gulf to Lake Highway

    4.8 mi · 8 min · Gulf to Lake Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Northeast 5th Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Northeast 5th Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Suncoast Boulevard

    47 mi · 59 min · Suncoast Boulevard

  23. 23

    Continue on Young Boulevard

    65.5 mi · 1 hr 24 min · Young Boulevard

  24. 24

    Turn right onto South Jefferson Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · South Jefferson Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto West Green Street

    90 m · 15 sec · West Green Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto South Quincy Street

    59 m · 9 sec · South Quincy Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Quincy Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
27 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
116 mi · 36%
Young Boulevard
65.5 mi · 20%
Suncoast Parkway
48.5 mi · 15%
Suncoast Boulevard
47 mi · 15%
North Tamiami Trail
10.4 mi · 3%
State Road 54
9.36 mi · 3%
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

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 33m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56.9 mi
265 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shady Hills
03h 16m from Cape Coral
Leave By
10:52 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cape Coral and Showers And Thunderstorms near Perry.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 321.9 miles (518.1 km) and usually takes 06h 33m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Shady Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 161.2 miles from Cape Coral and 160.7 miles from Perry.

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

The direct path is about 265 miles (426.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.9 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.12 one way or $94.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cape Coral and Showers And Thunderstorms near Perry.

Stop Ideas Near Shady Hills

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

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

OTHER

Dade City, Florida

35 mi away
14218 US Highway 98
RAIL

Union Station

52 mi away
601 North Nebraska Ave
BUS

St Petersburg-Pinellas Park-Clearwater, Florida

65 mi away
5251 110th Avenue North
RAIL

Lakeland

71 mi away
600 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cape Coral and Perry. Straight-line distance: 264.92 mi (426.35 km).

Cape Coral

#1 Cape Coral

The second most populous city in Lee County, Florida.

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

#2 Perry

City in Taylor County, Florida, United States

Population6,874
Coordinates30.1176600, -83.5827400
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: Cape Coral (-81.94953, 26.56285)
End: Perry (-83.58274, 30.11766)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 518 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.36 gal
43.01 L · about $47.12
Round trip
$94.24
22.72 gal · 86.02 L
Estimated CO2
101 kg one way
Round trip: 201.9 kg / 445 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $47.12 $94.24
Mid-grade $4.60 $52.21 $104.42
Premium $4.90 $55.62 $111.24
Diesel $4.35 $49.42 $98.83

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Cape Coral and Perry. The current time is 19:18:42.

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.