How far is Gifford, FL from Cape Coral, FL?
The driving distance from Gifford, FL to Cape Coral, FL is about 160 miles (257.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 122 miles (196.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 14m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Glades County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gifford and Cape Coral.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gifford and Cape Coral.
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Start on Old Dixie Highway
37 m · 8 sec · Old Dixie Highway
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Turn left onto 45th Street
2911 ft · 1 min · 45th Street
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Turn right onto Indian River Boulevard
5.1 mi · 9 min · Indian River Boulevard
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Turn left onto US Highway 1
3.7 mi · 6 min · US Highway 1
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Keep slight right to continue on Turnpike Feeder Road
3 mi · 4 min · Turnpike Feeder Road
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Continue on North Kings Highway
5.2 mi · 8 min · North Kings Highway
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Continue on South Kings Highway
2.4 mi · 4 min · South Kings Highway
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Turn right onto Okeechobee Road
27.2 mi · 34 min · Okeechobee Road
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Keep slight right
3.4 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto Southeast 6th Avenue
1354 ft · 39 sec · Southeast 6th Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Southeast 4th Street
1814 ft · 50 sec · Southeast 4th Street
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Turn left onto Parrott Avenue
2.9 mi · 6 min · Parrott Avenue
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Turn right
4.4 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
29.9 mi · 40 min
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Turn right
3.7 mi · 4 min
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Turn left
14.8 mi · 19 min
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Turn left
4 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto Hickpochee Avenue
24 mi · 35 min · Hickpochee Avenue
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Take the exit straight toward I 75 South
2836 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
4.3 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 884: Fort Myers, Lehigh Acres
1217 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 884: Colonial Blvd
155 m · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Colonial Boulevard
3.9 mi · 6 min · Colonial Boulevard
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Turn left onto Fowler Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Fowler Street
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Continue on Boy Scout Drive
2646 ft · 50 sec · Boy Scout Drive
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Turn straight onto Summerlin Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Summerlin Road
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Turn slight right
1234 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight right
51 m · 6 sec
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Keep slight right
45 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto College Parkway
2.3 mi · 4 min · College Parkway
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Continue on Cape Coral Bridge Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Cape Coral Bridge Road
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Continue on Cape Coral Parkway East
1 mi · 2 min · 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 Gifford 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.
Parrott Avenue
Continue straight
29.9 mi · 00h 40m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Gifford and 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 Gifford to Cape Coral?
The road trip is about 160 miles (257.5 km) and usually takes 03h 07m 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?
Moore Haven is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.9 miles from Gifford and 84.1 miles from Cape Coral.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 122 miles (196.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 38 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 10:46 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.44 one way or $46.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Gifford and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cape Coral.
Stop Ideas Near Moore Haven
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 Moore Haven.
Okeechobee
Fort Myers, Florida
Sebring
Port Charlotte, Florida
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gifford and Cape Coral. Straight-line distance: 121.98 mi (196.31 km).
#1 Gifford
Census-designated place in Indian River County, Florida
| Population | 9,590 |
| Coordinates | 27.6753100, -80.4092200 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| 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: 258 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 59m |
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 | $23.44 | $46.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $25.97 | $51.93 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $27.66 | $55.32 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $24.58 | $49.16 |
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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