How far is Cape Coral, FL from Zephyrhills, FL?

The driving distance from Cape Coral, FL to Zephyrhills, FL is about 149.9 miles (241.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 116.3 miles (187.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 02m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
149.85 mi
03h 01m
Flight
116.31 mi
187.18 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
116.31 mi
Kilometers
187.18 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
149.85 mi
Kilometers
241.16 km
Drive Time
03h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Zephyrhills
Thu, Apr 30, 8:47 PM EDT
Return by in Cape Coral
Thu, Apr 30, 11:49 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cape Coral
2026-04-30T17:46
Arrive Zephyrhills
Thu, Apr 30, 8:47 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:58 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cape Coral
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Lake Sarasota
FL

Census-designated place in Sarasota County, Florida

From Cape Coral
75.1 mi
01h 30m
To Zephyrhills
74.8 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 12 mph WSW
Destination
90°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cape Coral and Zephyrhills.

  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

    106.8 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 582: Fowler Avenue, Temple Terrace

    2094 ft · 32 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on FL 582 East: Fowler Avenue

    1731 ft · 38 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto East Fowler Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · East Fowler Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn straight

    16.4 mi · 23 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 5th Avenue

    44 m · 3 sec · 5th Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 5th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
107 mi · 72%
North Tamiami Trail
10.4 mi · 7%
Del Prado Boulevard North
6.5 mi · 4%
Del Prado Boulevard South
5.2 mi · 3%
Tuckers Grade
1.1 mi · 1%
East Fowler Avenue
1.03 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 75 North

Merge slight left

107 mi · 01h 55m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.6 mi
116.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Sarasota
01h 30m from Cape Coral
Leave By
10:58 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cape Coral and Mostly Sunny near Zephyrhills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cape Coral to Zephyrhills?

The road trip is about 149.9 miles (241.2 km) and usually takes 03h 01m 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?

Lake Sarasota is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.1 miles from Cape Coral and 74.8 miles from Zephyrhills.

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

The direct path is about 116.3 miles (187.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.6 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 10:58 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.94 one way or $43.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cape Coral and Mostly Sunny near Zephyrhills.

Stop Ideas Near Lake Sarasota

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

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

BUS

Sarasota, Florida

10 mi away
1993 Main Street
BUS

Bradenton, Florida

22 mi away
1115 Manatee Avenue West
BUS

Port Charlotte, Florida

49 mi away
909 King Highway
BUS

St Petersburg-Pinellas Park-Clearwater, Florida

66 mi away
5251 110th Avenue North

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cape Coral and Zephyrhills. Straight-line distance: 116.31 mi (187.18 km).

Cape Coral

#1 Cape Coral

The second most populous city in Lee County, Florida.

Population200,972
Coordinates26.5628500, -81.9495300
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Zephyrhills

#2 Zephyrhills

City in Florida

Population17,019
Coordinates28.2336200, -82.1811900
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Start: Cape Coral (-81.94953, 26.56285)
End: Zephyrhills (-82.18119, 28.23362)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 241 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.29 gal
20.02 L · about $21.94
Round trip
$43.89
10.58 gal · 40.04 L
Estimated CO2
47 kg one way
Round trip: 94 kg / 207 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $21.94 $43.89
Mid-grade $4.60 $24.31 $48.63
Premium $4.90 $25.90 $51.80
Diesel $4.35 $23.01 $46.02

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 · Apr 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Cape Coral and Zephyrhills. The current time is 17:46:39.

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.