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

The driving distance from Dundee, FL to Cape Coral, FL is about 135.1 miles (217.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 102.9 miles (165.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
135.12 mi
02h 36m
Flight
102.87 mi
165.56 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
102.87 mi
Kilometers
165.56 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
135.12 mi
Kilometers
217.46 km
Drive Time
02h 36m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cape Coral
Tue, May 12, 10:44 PM EDT
Return by in Dundee
Wed, May 13, 1:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dundee
2026-05-12T20:08
Arrive Cape Coral
Tue, May 12, 10:44 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dundee
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Sweetwater
FL

City in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States of America

From Dundee
63.3 mi
01h 18m
To Cape Coral
71.8 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NNE
Destination
92°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    24 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Center Street

    25 m · 6 sec · Center Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Main Street

    155 m · 10 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Dundee Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Dundee Road

  5. 5

    Turn left

    31.4 mi · 40 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    54 m · 8 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    12.2 mi · 16 min · West Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn left

    7.3 mi · 9 min

  9. 9

    Turn left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    38.8 mi · 53 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto I 75 South: Naples

    2330 ft · 59 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    5.8 mi · 6 min

  15. 15

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

    1532 ft · 37 sec

  16. 16

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

    859 ft · 21 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Tuckers Grade

    1.4 km · 2 min · Tuckers Grade

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Tamiami Trail

    10.4 mi · 13 min · Tamiami Trail

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Del Prado Boulevard North

    6.5 mi · 11 min · Del Prado Boulevard North

  20. 20

    Continue on Del Prado Boulevard South

    6.2 mi · 13 min · Del Prado Boulevard South

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Cape Coral Parkway East

    1669 ft · 41 sec · Cape Coral Parkway East

  22. 22

    Turn right

    61 m · 15 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
23 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Main Street
54.5 mi · 40%
Tamiami Trail
10.4 mi · 8%
Del Prado Boulevard North
6.5 mi · 5%
I 75 South
6.28 mi · 5%
Del Prado Boulevard South
6.15 mi · 5%
Tuckers Grade
0.86 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Main Street

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 comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.2 mi
102.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sweetwater
01h 18m from Dundee
Leave By
1:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Dundee 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 Dundee to Cape Coral?

The road trip is about 135.1 miles (217.5 km) and usually takes 02h 36m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Sweetwater is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.3 miles from Dundee and 71.8 miles from Cape Coral.

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

The direct path is about 102.9 miles (165.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.79 one way or $39.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms around Dundee and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cape Coral.

Stop Ideas Near Sweetwater

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

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

RAIL

Sebring

28 mi away
601 East Center St
BUS

Port Charlotte, Florida

56 mi away
909 King Highway
RAIL

Winter Haven

66 mi away
1800 7th St SW
RAIL

Lakeland

75 mi away
600 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dundee and Cape Coral. Straight-line distance: 102.87 mi (165.56 km).

Dundee

#1 Dundee

City in Florida, United States

Population5,200
Coordinates28.0225200, -81.6192400
Altitude49
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: (-81.619445, 28.022516)
End: (-81.94953, 26.562855)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 217 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.77 gal
18.05 L · about $19.79
Round trip
$39.57
9.54 gal · 36.1 L
Estimated CO2
42.4 kg one way
Round trip: 84.8 kg / 187 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $19.79 $39.57
Mid-grade $4.60 $21.92 $43.85
Premium $4.90 $23.35 $46.71
Diesel $4.35 $20.75 $41.50

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Dundee and Cape Coral. The current time is 20:08:05.

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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.