How far is Cape Coral, FL from Tamiami, FL?
The driving distance from Cape Coral, FL to Tamiami, FL is about 146.4 miles (235.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 111.1 miles (178.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 44m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.
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
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Partly Sunny
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cape Coral and Tamiami.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cape Coral and Tamiami.
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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
106.5 mi · 1 hr 54 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 27: Miami, South Bay
1118 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 27 South: Miami
2407 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
9.2 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight right
8.6 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit right toward Florida's Turnpike South: Homestead, Key West
1324 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
7.3 mi · 8 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 836 Toll East
958 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 836 Toll East
3219 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 41 West: Homestead, Key West, Florida’s Turnpike South, Southwest 8th Street
582 ft · 11 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 41 West: Southwest 8th Street
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Southwest 8th Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Southwest 8th Street
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Turn left onto Southwest 125th Avenue
774 ft · 42 sec · Southwest 125th Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Southwest 9th Terrace
41 m · 6 sec · Southwest 9th Terrace
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 9th Terrace
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cape Coral and Tamiami.
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
107 mi · 01h 54m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Cape Coral and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tamiami.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cape Coral to Tamiami?
The road trip is about 146.4 miles (235.6 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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 73.2 miles from Cape Coral and 73.2 miles from Tamiami.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 111.1 miles (178.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.3 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 12:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.45 one way or $42.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Cape Coral and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tamiami.
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 Tamiami. Straight-line distance: 111.09 mi (178.78 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 Tamiami
Census-designated place in Miami-Dade County, Florida
| Population | 55,271 |
| Coordinates | 25.7587100, -80.3983900 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tamiami (-80.39839, 25.75871)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 236 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 49m |
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 | $4.15 | $21.45 | $42.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $23.76 | $47.52 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $25.31 | $50.62 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $22.49 | $44.98 |
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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