How far is Cape Coral, FL from Rock Island, FL?
The driving distance from Cape Coral, FL to Rock Island, FL is about 140.2 miles (225.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 113.3 miles (182.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 02h 45m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Collier County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cape Coral and Rock Island.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cape Coral and Rock Island.
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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 · 9 sec · Cape Coral Parkway East
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Continue on Cape Coral Parkway East
1.1 mi · 2 min · Cape Coral Parkway East
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Continue on Cape Coral Bridge Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Cape Coral Bridge Road
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Continue on College Parkway
2.9 mi · 5 min · College Parkway
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Turn right onto South Cleveland Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · South Cleveland Avenue
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Turn left onto Daniels Parkway
4.6 mi · 8 min · Daniels Parkway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 South: Naples
2673 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
112 mi · 2 hr
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Keep slight right to continue on Port Everglades Expressway
9 mi · 10 min · Port Everglades Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 441: Orlando, Miami, Florida's Turnpike
756 ft · 19 sec
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Turn straight onto SR 84 East, I 595 East, US 441: Florida's Turnpike, North Orlando, South Miami
2215 ft · 37 sec
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Take the ramp slight right toward Florida's Turnpike, Miami South, Orlando North
1906 ft · 47 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North
1640 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
2.9 mi · 3 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 838 East: Sunrise Boulevard
2724 ft · 58 sec
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Turn straight onto West Sunrise Boulevard
1.8 mi · 3 min · West Sunrise Boulevard
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Turn left onto Northwest 31st Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Northwest 31st Avenue
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Turn right onto Northwest 19th Street
2657 ft · 1 min · Northwest 19th Street
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Turn left onto Northwest 27th Avenue
131 m · 21 sec · Northwest 27th Avenue
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Turn right onto Northwest 20th Street
103 m · 20 sec · Northwest 20th Street
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Turn left onto Northwest 26th Avenue
863 ft · 40 sec · Northwest 26th Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Northwest 22nd Street
64 m · 14 sec · Northwest 22nd Street
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Turn left onto Northwest 26th Avenue
45 m · 6 sec · Northwest 26th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Northwest 26th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cape Coral and Rock Island.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Cape Coral and Mostly Clear near Rock Island.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cape Coral to Rock Island?
The road trip is about 140.2 miles (225.6 km) and usually takes 02h 45m 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 70.1 miles from Cape Coral and 70.2 miles from Rock Island.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 113.3 miles (182.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:00 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.88 one way or $37.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cape Coral and Mostly Clear near Rock Island.
Stop Ideas Near Immokalee
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 Immokalee.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cape Coral and Rock Island. Straight-line distance: 113.29 mi (182.33 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 Rock Island
Rock Island is a place in Florida, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 26.1550900, -80.1769900 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rock Island (-80.17699, 26.15509)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 226 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 44m |
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 | $3.82 | $18.88 | $37.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.30 | $21.29 | $42.58 |
| Premium | $4.64 | $22.99 | $45.98 |
| Diesel | $5.91 | $29.26 | $58.52 |
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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