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

The driving distance from Conway, FL to Cape Coral, FL is about 172 miles (276.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 139.3 miles (224.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 50m 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
172 mi
03h 25m
Flight
139.3 mi
224.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
139.3 mi
Kilometers
224.18 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
172 mi
Kilometers
276.81 km
Drive Time
03h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cape Coral
Sat, May 2, 6:25 PM EDT
Return by in Conway
Sat, May 2, 9:50 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Conway
2026-05-02T15:00
Arrive Cape Coral
Sat, May 2, 6:25 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 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
10:10 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Conway
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
Wauchula
FL

City and county seat of Hardee County, Florida, United States

From Conway
81.4 mi
01h 42m
To Cape Coral
90.6 mi
01h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
93°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
87°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 18 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    75 m · 20 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Anderson Road

    59 m · 11 sec · Anderson Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Conway Road

    3.4 mi · 7 min · Conway Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1452 ft · 40 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Beachline Expressway

    9.1 mi · 12 min · Beachline Expressway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 4 West: Tampa

    1.1 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    22.9 mi · 26 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 557: Lake Alfred, Winter Haven

    2628 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Turn slight left

    6.4 mi · 10 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Shinn Boulevard

    1 km · 1 min · Shinn Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on Lake Shore Way

    1 km · 1 min · Lake Shore Way

  12. 12

    Turn straight

    3.7 mi · 7 min

  13. 13

    Continue on 6th Street Southwest

    2.2 mi · 4 min · 6th Street Southwest

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    38.6 mi · 56 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    38.8 mi · 53 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto I 75 South: Naples

    2330 ft · 59 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    5.8 mi · 6 min

  20. 20

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

    1532 ft · 37 sec

  21. 21

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

    859 ft · 21 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Tuckers Grade

    1.4 km · 2 min · Tuckers Grade

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Tamiami Trail

    10.4 mi · 13 min · Tamiami Trail

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Del Prado Boulevard North

    6.5 mi · 11 min · Del Prado Boulevard North

  25. 25

    Continue on Del Prado Boulevard South

    6.2 mi · 13 min · Del Prado Boulevard South

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Cape Coral Parkway East

    1669 ft · 41 sec · Cape Coral Parkway East

  27. 27

    Turn right

    61 m · 15 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
28 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
6th Street Southwest
83.1 mi · 48%
I 4 West
23.5 mi · 14%
Tamiami Trail
10.4 mi · 6%
Beachline Expressway
9.09 mi · 5%
Del Prado Boulevard North
6.5 mi · 4%
I 75 South
6.28 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

6th Street Southwest

Continue straight

38.8 mi · 00h 53m

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 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.7 mi
139.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wauchula
01h 42m from Conway
Leave By
10:10 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Conway 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 Conway to Cape Coral?

The road trip is about 172 miles (276.8 km) and usually takes 03h 25m 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 81.4 miles from Conway and 90.6 miles from Cape Coral.

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

The direct path is about 139.3 miles (224.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.7 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 10:10 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.18 one way or $50.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Wauchula

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

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

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Sebring

38 mi away
601 East Center St
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Winter Haven

51 mi away
1800 7th St SW
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Lakeland

57 mi away
600 East Main Street
RAIL

Lakeland

57 mi away
600 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Conway and Cape Coral. Straight-line distance: 139.3 mi (224.18 km).

Conway

#1 Conway

Unincorporated area of Orange County, Florida, USA

Population13,467
Coordinates28.5027800, -81.3306200
Altitude33
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: (-81.330589, 28.50278)
End: (-81.94953, 26.562855)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 277 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.07 gal
22.98 L · about $25.18
Round trip
$50.36
12.14 gal · 45.96 L
Estimated CO2
53.9 kg one way
Round trip: 107.9 kg / 238 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $25.18 $50.36
Mid-grade $4.60 $27.90 $55.80
Premium $4.90 $29.72 $59.44
Diesel $4.35 $26.40 $52.81

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Conway and Cape Coral. The current time is 15:00:38.

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.