How far is Crystal River, FL from Cape Coral, FL?
The driving distance from Crystal River, FL to Cape Coral, FL is about 212.6 miles (342.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 166.3 miles (267.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 16m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 38m.
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.
Census-designated place in Hillsborough County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Crystal River and Cape Coral.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crystal River and Cape Coral.
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Start on the route
8 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto Northeast Crystal Street
55 m · 10 sec · Northeast Crystal Street
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Turn left onto North Citrus Avenue
991 ft · 26 sec · North Citrus Avenue
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Turn left onto Suncoast Boulevard
2270 ft · 54 sec · Suncoast Boulevard
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Turn left onto Northeast 5th Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Northeast 5th Street
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Continue on Gulf to Lake Highway
4.7 mi · 7 min · Gulf to Lake Highway
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Take the ramp right toward FL 589 Toll: Suncoast Parkway
2186 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Suncoast Parkway
48.5 mi · 52 min · Suncoast Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 54: New Port Richey, Zephyrhills
2463 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto State Road 54
9.5 mi · 14 min · State Road 54
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Continue on State Road 56
2366 ft · 39 sec · State Road 56
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Continue straight
542 ft · 8 sec
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Turn slight right onto I 75 South: Tampa, Saint Petersburg
839 ft · 13 sec
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Take the ramp straight toward I 75 South: Tampa, Saint Petersburg
2119 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
1 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on South I 75: Naples
74.3 mi · 1 hr 20 min
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Keep slight left
42.2 mi · 45 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 Crystal River and Cape Coral.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
South I 75
Keep slight left to continue on South I 75: Naples
74.3 mi · 01h 20m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Crystal River and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cape Coral.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Crystal River to Cape Coral?
The road trip is about 212.6 miles (342.1 km) and usually takes 03h 38m 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?
Ruskin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.5 miles from Crystal River and 108.1 miles from Cape Coral.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 166.3 miles (267.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.3 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 9:44 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.11 one way or $62.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Crystal River and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cape Coral.
Stop Ideas Near Ruskin
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 Ruskin.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Crystal River and Cape Coral. Straight-line distance: 166.37 mi (267.74 km).
#1 Crystal River
City in Citrus County, Florida, United States
| Population | 3,235 |
| Coordinates | 28.9024800, -82.5926000 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| 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: 342 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 39m |
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 | $31.11 | $62.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $34.47 | $68.94 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $36.72 | $73.44 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $32.63 | $65.25 |
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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