How far is Cape Coral, FL from The Villages, FL?
The driving distance from Cape Coral, FL to The Villages, FL is about 209.4 miles (337 km), with a travel time of about 04h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 163.9 miles (263.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 10m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Hillsborough County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cape Coral and The Villages.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cape Coral and The Villages.
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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 · 7 sec · Cape Coral Parkway East
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Turn right onto Vincennes Boulevard
109 m · 13 sec · Vincennes Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Vincennes Boulevard
19 m · 2 sec · Vincennes Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Vincennes Boulevard
2436 ft · 1 min · Vincennes Boulevard
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Turn right onto Coronado Parkway
1 km · 2 min · Coronado Parkway
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Turn left onto Del Prado Boulevard South
5.2 mi · 11 min · Del Prado Boulevard South
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Continue on Del Prado Boulevard North
6.5 mi · 11 min · Del Prado Boulevard North
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Turn left onto North Tamiami Trail
10.4 mi · 13 min · North Tamiami Trail
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Turn right onto Tuckers Grade
1.1 mi · 2 min · Tuckers Grade
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 75 North: Tampa
2299 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
169.4 mi · 3 hr 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 44: Inverness, Wildwood
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Turn right
40 m · 5 sec
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Turn right
5.3 mi · 8 min
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Turn left onto Buena Vista Boulevard
1346 ft · 36 sec · Buena Vista Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Buena Vista Boulevard
65 m · 4 sec · Buena Vista Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Buena Vista Boulevard
692 ft · 14 sec · Buena Vista Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Buena Vista Boulevard
54 m · 4 sec · Buena Vista Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Buena Vista Boulevard
1711 ft · 34 sec · Buena Vista Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Buena Vista Boulevard
48 m · 3 sec · Buena Vista Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Buena Vista Boulevard
1995 ft · 40 sec · Buena Vista Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Buena Vista Boulevard
60 m · 4 sec · Buena Vista Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Buena Vista Boulevard
2431 ft · 48 sec · Buena Vista Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Buena Vista Boulevard
65 m · 4 sec · Buena Vista Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Buena Vista Boulevard
2436 ft · 49 sec · Buena Vista Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Buena Vista Boulevard
61 m · 4 sec · South Buena Vista Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto South Buena Vista Boulevard
1.2 km · 2 min · South Buena Vista Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Buena Vista Boulevard
56 m · 10 sec · South Buena Vista Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto South Buena Vista Boulevard
2052 ft · 58 sec · South Buena Vista Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Buena Vista Boulevard
52 m · 3 sec · Buena Vista Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Buena Vista Boulevard
1 km · 1 min · Buena Vista Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Buena Vista Boulevard
63 m · 4 sec · Buena Vista Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Buena Vista Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · Buena Vista Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Buena Vista Boulevard
55 m · 3 sec · Buena Vista Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Buena Vista Boulevard
3020 ft · 1 min · Buena Vista Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Stillwater Trail
6 m · 1 sec · Stillwater Trail
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Exit the roundabout onto Stillwater Trail
1722 ft · 49 sec · Stillwater Trail
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Stillwater Trail
51 m · 3 sec · Stillwater Trail
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Exit the roundabout onto Stillwater Trail
1885 ft · 38 sec · Stillwater Trail
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Morse Boulevard
89 m · 6 sec · Morse Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Morse Boulevard
148 m · 10 sec · Morse Boulevard
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Continue on Morse Boulevard
1.1 km · 1 min · Morse Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Morse Boulevard
51 m · 3 sec · Morse Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Morse Boulevard
1.4 mi · 3 min · Morse Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Morse Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cape Coral and The Villages.
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 North
Merge slight left
169 mi · 03h 02m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Cape Coral and Sunny near The Villages.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cape Coral to The Villages?
The road trip is about 209.4 miles (337 km) and usually takes 04h 10m 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?
Ruskin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.9 miles from Cape Coral and 104.5 miles from The Villages.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 163.9 miles (263.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.5 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:40 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.65 one way or $61.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cape Coral and Sunny near The Villages.
Stop Ideas Near Ruskin
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 Ruskin.
Bradenton, Florida
Union Station
St Petersburg-Pinellas Park-Clearwater, Florida
Sarasota, Florida
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cape Coral and The Villages. Straight-line distance: 163.84 mi (263.67 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 The Villages
A census-designated place in Sumter County, Florida.
| Population | 51,442 |
| Coordinates | 28.9340800, -81.9599400 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| Country | United States |
End: The Villages (-81.95994, 28.93408)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 337 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 36m |
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 | $30.65 | $61.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $33.96 | $67.93 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $36.18 | $72.36 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $32.15 | $64.29 |
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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