How far is Cape Coral, FL from Willow Oak, FL?

The driving distance from Cape Coral, FL to Willow Oak, FL is about 115.1 miles (185.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 93.6 miles (150.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 25m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
115.06 mi
02h 42m
Flight
93.6 mi
150.63 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
93.6 mi
Kilometers
150.63 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
115.06 mi
Kilometers
185.17 km
Drive Time
02h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Willow Oak
Sun, May 24, 5:38 PM EDT
Return by in Cape Coral
Sun, May 24, 8:21 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cape Coral
2026-05-24T14:55
Arrive Willow Oak
Sun, May 24, 5:38 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cape Coral
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Arcadia
FL

City in Florida

From Cape Coral
57.7 mi
01h 21m
To Willow Oak
57.4 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Today

Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 24 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph S
Destination
92°F
This Afternoon

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 24 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
9 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cape Coral and Willow Oak.

  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

    5.8 mi · 6 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 17: Punta Gorda, Arcadia

    1843 ft · 45 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on US 17 North

    764 ft · 19 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    38.4 mi · 51 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    8 mi · 12 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto State Road 62

    7.5 mi · 9 min · State Road 62

  20. 20

    Turn right

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  21. 21

    Continue on North County Road 663

    2.1 mi · 3 min · North County Road 663

  22. 22

    Continue on Old Highway 37

    7 mi · 10 min · Old Highway 37

  23. 23

    Turn left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  24. 24

    Turn right

    10.7 mi · 14 min

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Canal Street

    2740 ft · 1 min · Canal Street

  26. 26

    Continue on West State Road 60

    2.8 mi · 4 min · West State Road 60

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Luel Street

    636 ft · 28 sec · Luel Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Johnson Road

    782 ft · 34 sec · Johnson Road

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Johnson Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
29 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 17 North
50.2 mi · 44%
North Tamiami Trail
10.4 mi · 9%
State Road 62
7.53 mi · 7%
Old Highway 37
7.03 mi · 6%
Del Prado Boulevard North
6.5 mi · 6%
I 75 North
6.23 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

US 17 North

Merge slight left

38.4 mi · 00h 51m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.5 mi
93.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Arcadia
01h 21m from Cape Coral
Leave By
1:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cape Coral and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Willow Oak.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cape Coral to Willow Oak?

The road trip is about 115.1 miles (185.2 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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?

Arcadia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.7 miles from Cape Coral and 57.4 miles from Willow Oak.

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

The direct path is about 93.6 miles (150.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.84 one way or $33.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Cape Coral and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Willow Oak.

Stop Ideas Near Arcadia

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

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

BUS

Port Charlotte, Florida

30 mi away
909 King Highway
RAIL

Sebring

52 mi away
601 East Center St
BUS

Fort Myers, Florida

59 mi away
6050 Plaza Drive
BUS

Bradenton, Florida

68 mi away
1115 Manatee Avenue West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cape Coral and Willow Oak. Straight-line distance: 93.6 mi (150.63 km).

Cape Coral

#1 Cape Coral

The second most populous city in Lee County, Florida.

Population200,972
Coordinates26.5628500, -81.9495300
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Willow Oak

#2 Willow Oak

Census-designated place in Polk County, Florida

Population6,732
Coordinates27.9161400, -82.0178600
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: Cape Coral (-81.94953, 26.56285)
End: Willow Oak (-82.01786, 27.91614)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 185 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.06 gal
15.37 L · about $16.84
Round trip
$33.68
8.12 gal · 30.74 L
Estimated CO2
36.1 kg one way
Round trip: 72.2 kg / 159 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $16.84 $33.68
Mid-grade $4.60 $18.66 $37.32
Premium $4.90 $19.88 $39.76
Diesel $4.35 $17.66 $35.32

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 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Cape Coral and Willow Oak. The current time is 14:55:12.

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.