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

The driving distance from Century, FL to Cape Coral, FL is about 600.6 miles (966.5 km), with a travel time of about 08h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 443.1 miles (713.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
600.57 mi
08h 59m
Flight
443.11 mi
713.11 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Century.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
443.11 mi
Kilometers
713.11 km
Flight Time
00h 53m

Driving Distance

Road route
600.57 mi
Kilometers
966.53 km
Drive Time
08h 59m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 08h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cape Coral
Fri, May 1, 1:27 AM EDT
Return by in Century
Fri, May 1, 9:26 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Century
2026-04-30T15:27
Arrive Cape Coral
Fri, May 1, 12:27 AM CDT
Route Timing
08h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:59 PM to 5:29 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
6:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Century
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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 City
FL

County seat of Columbia County, Florida, United States

From Century
296.7 mi
04h 29m
To Cape Coral
303.9 mi
04h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Hecker Road

    17 m · 8 sec · East Hecker Road

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right onto North Century Boulevard

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Century Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Highway 4

    7.3 mi · 11 min · Highway 4

  4. 4

    Continue on 1st Avenue East

    978 ft · 24 sec · 1st Avenue East

  5. 5

    Continue on Highway 4

    31.6 mi · 44 min · Highway 4

  6. 6

    Continue on Highway 4

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Highway 4

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left

    4.1 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South Ferdon Boulevard

    1.9 mi · 4 min · South Ferdon Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn left onto I 10 East: Tallahassee

    2335 ft · 59 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    239.2 mi · 4 hr 16 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I-75 South: Tampa

    1959 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    160.5 mi · 2 hr 52 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on South I 75: Naples

    74.3 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    42.2 mi · 45 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 762: North Fort Myers, Cape Coral

    1532 ft · 37 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on CR 762 West, to US 41

    859 ft · 21 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Tuckers Grade

    1.4 km · 2 min · Tuckers Grade

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Tamiami Trail

    10.4 mi · 13 min · Tamiami Trail

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Del Prado Boulevard North

    6.5 mi · 11 min · Del Prado Boulevard North

  21. 21

    Continue on Del Prado Boulevard South

    6.2 mi · 13 min · Del Prado Boulevard South

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Cape Coral Parkway East

    1669 ft · 41 sec · Cape Coral Parkway East

  23. 23

    Turn right

    61 m · 15 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
24 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
240 mi · 40%
I-75 South
161 mi · 27%
South I 75
117 mi · 19%
Highway 4
43.5 mi · 7%
Tamiami Trail
10.4 mi · 2%
Del Prado Boulevard North
6.5 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 10 East

Merge slight left

239 mi · 04h 16m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
08h 59m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
17h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+157.5 mi
443.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake City
04h 29m from Century
Leave By
6:02 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Century and Sunny near Cape Coral.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 600.6 miles (966.5 km) and usually takes 08h 59m 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?

Lake City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 296.7 miles from Century and 303.9 miles from Cape Coral.

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

The direct path is about 443.1 miles (713.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 157.5 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 7:30 AM CDT. 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 $87.90 one way or $175.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 188.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Century and Cape Coral, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Century and Sunny near Cape Coral.

Stop Ideas Near Lake City

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

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

BUS

Waldo, Florida

64 mi away
14648 NE 147th Avenue
BUS

Gainesville, Florida

67 mi away
201 East University Ave.
RAIL

Jacksonville

90 mi away
3570 Clifford Lane
RAIL

Palatka

113 mi away
220 North 11th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Century and Cape Coral. Straight-line distance: 443.11 mi (713.11 km).

Century

#1 Century

Human settlement in Escambia County, Florida, United States of America

Population1,873
Coordinates30.9732400, -87.2638600
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Cape Coral

#2 Cape Coral

The second most populous city in Lee County, Florida.

Population200,972
Coordinates26.5628500, -81.9495300
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: East Hecker Road (-87.263849, 30.97345)
End: (-81.94953, 26.562855)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 967 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)20h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)15h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)12h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)10h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)08h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)07h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
21.19 gal
80.22 L · about $87.90
Round trip
$175.79
42.38 gal · 160.44 L
Estimated CO2
188.3 kg one way
Round trip: 376.6 kg / 830 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $87.90 $175.79
Mid-grade $4.60 $97.39 $194.78
Premium $4.90 $103.75 $207.49
Diesel $4.35 $92.18 $184.35

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Century, FL and Cape Coral, FL. The current time in Century is 15:27:45, although it is 16:27:45 in Cape Coral.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.