How far is Clermont, FL from Cape Coral, FL?
The driving distance from Clermont, FL to Cape Coral, FL is about 200.6 miles (322.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 137.7 miles (221.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 39m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 19m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City and county seat of Hardee County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clermont and Cape Coral.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clermont and Cape Coral.
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Start on Linden Street
883 ft · 46 sec · Linden Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 12th Street
1007 ft · 26 sec · 12th Street
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Turn right onto West Minnehaha Avenue
11.3 mi · 17 min · West Minnehaha Avenue
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Turn slight left
10.8 mi · 14 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Commonwealth Avenue North
41 m · 2 sec · Commonwealth Avenue North
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Exit the roundabout onto Commonwealth Avenue North
5.5 mi · 7 min · Commonwealth Avenue North
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Continue on Commonwealth Avenue Southwest
5.8 mi · 8 min · Commonwealth Avenue Southwest
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Continue on Lakeland Hills Boulevard
1.6 mi · 2 min · Lakeland Hills Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Combee Road
7.6 mi · 13 min · North Combee Road
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Turn left onto Bartow Road
7.7 mi · 11 min · Bartow Road
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Continue on Broadway Avenue
3183 ft · 1 min · Broadway Avenue
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Turn left onto Van Fleet Drive
1.2 km · 2 min · Van Fleet Drive
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Turn right onto Spessard Holland Parkway
30.1 mi · 44 min · Spessard Holland Parkway
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Continue straight
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
38.8 mi · 53 min
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Turn left onto I 75 South: Naples
2330 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
5.8 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 762: North Fort Myers, Cape Coral
1532 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CR 762 West, to US 41
859 ft · 21 sec
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Turn straight onto Tuckers Grade
1.4 km · 2 min · Tuckers Grade
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Turn left onto Tamiami Trail
10.4 mi · 13 min · Tamiami Trail
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Turn right onto Del Prado Boulevard North
6.5 mi · 11 min · Del Prado Boulevard North
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Continue on Del Prado Boulevard South
6.2 mi · 13 min · Del Prado Boulevard South
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Turn right onto Cape Coral Parkway East
1669 ft · 41 sec · Cape Coral Parkway East
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Turn right
61 m · 15 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clermont and Cape Coral.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Spessard Holland Parkway
Continue straight
38.8 mi · 00h 53m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Clermont and Partly Sunny near Cape Coral.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clermont to Cape Coral?
The road trip is about 200.6 miles (322.8 km) and usually takes 03h 19m 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?
Wauchula is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78 miles from Clermont and 122.5 miles from Cape Coral.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 137.7 miles (221.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.9 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 10:20 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.37 one way or $58.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Clermont and Partly Sunny near Cape Coral.
Stop Ideas Near Wauchula
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 Wauchula.
Sebring
Winter Haven
Lakeland
Lakeland
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clermont and Cape Coral. Straight-line distance: 137.68 mi (221.58 km).
#1 Clermont
A city in Lake County, Florida.
| Population | 39,850 |
| Coordinates | 28.5494400, -81.7728500 |
| Altitude | 43 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cape Coral
The second most populous city in Lee County, Florida.
| Population | 200,972 |
| Coordinates | 26.5628500, -81.9495300 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-81.94953, 26.562855)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 323 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 30m |
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 | $29.37 | $58.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $32.54 | $65.08 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $34.66 | $69.33 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $30.80 | $61.60 |
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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