How far is Cape Coral, FL from Valparaiso, FL?
The driving distance from Cape Coral, FL to Valparaiso, FL is about 548.9 miles (883.4 km), with a travel time of about 10h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 388.1 miles (624.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 20h 24m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 10h 12m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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 Alachua County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cape Coral and Valparaiso.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cape Coral and Valparaiso.
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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
276.8 mi · 4 hr 58 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee
820 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee
1569 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight right
226.4 mi · 4 hr 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 285: Niceville, Eglin AFB
1694 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left
17.6 mi · 23 min
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Turn right onto East John Sims Parkway
1.2 km · 2 min · East John Sims Parkway
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Continue on John Sims Parkway
1 km · 1 min · John Sims Parkway
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Keep slight right
2019 ft · 54 sec
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Turn left onto Aurora Street
1989 ft · 2 min · Aurora Street
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Turn left onto Valparaiso Parkway
887 ft · 23 sec · Valparaiso Parkway
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Turn right onto Nordberg Avenue
751 ft · 35 sec · Nordberg Avenue
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Turn right onto Lincoln Avenue
39 m · 6 sec · Lincoln Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lincoln Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cape Coral and Valparaiso.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 75 North
Merge slight left
277 mi · 04h 58m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Cape Coral and Mostly Sunny near Valparaiso.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cape Coral to Valparaiso?
The road trip is about 548.9 miles (883.4 km) and usually takes 10h 12m 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?
High Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 274.6 miles from Cape Coral and 274.3 miles from Valparaiso.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 388.1 miles (624.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 160.8 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 $80.35 one way or $160.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 172.1 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Cape Coral and Valparaiso, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cape Coral and Mostly Sunny near Valparaiso.
Stop Ideas Near High Springs
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 High Springs.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cape Coral and Valparaiso. Straight-line distance: 388.13 mi (624.63 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 Valparaiso
City in Florida
| Population | 5,848 |
| Coordinates | 30.5085300, -86.5027300 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
End: Valparaiso (-86.50273, 30.50853)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 883 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 18h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 13h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 50m |
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 | $80.35 | $160.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $89.02 | $178.05 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $94.84 | $189.67 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $84.26 | $168.52 |
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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