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

The driving distance from Gladeview, FL to Cape Coral, FL is about 150.7 miles (242.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 117.4 miles (189 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 56m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
150.72 mi
02h 28m
Flight
117.43 mi
188.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
117.43 mi
Kilometers
188.98 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
150.72 mi
Kilometers
242.56 km
Drive Time
02h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cape Coral
Sun, Apr 19, 6:48 AM EDT
Return by in Gladeview
Sun, Apr 19, 9:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gladeview
2026-04-19T04:19
Arrive Cape Coral
Sun, Apr 19, 6:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:28 AM to 12:28 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gladeview
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
Immokalee
FL

City in Collier County, Florida, United States

From Gladeview
75.2 mi
01h 14m
To Cape Coral
75.5 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SE
Destination
86°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 12 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Northwest 71st Street

    723 ft · 32 sec · Northwest 71st Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Northwest 22nd Avenue

    3 mi · 6 min · Northwest 22nd Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Northwest 119th Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Northwest 119th Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Gratigny Parkway

    5.1 mi · 7 min · Gratigny Parkway

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    16 mi · 17 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Alligator Alley, Naples

    114 mi · 2 hr 2 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 876: Cape Coral

    1765 ft · 43 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on CR 876 West: Lee County Sports Complex, Florida SouthWestern State College, Cape Coral

    160 m · 17 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto CR 876 West

    35 m · 5 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Daniels Parkway

    4.8 mi · 8 min · Daniels Parkway

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Cleveland Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Cleveland Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto College Parkway

    3.2 mi · 6 min · College Parkway

  13. 13

    Continue on Cape Coral Bridge Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Cape Coral Bridge Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Cape Coral Parkway East

    1 mi · 2 min · Cape Coral Parkway East

  15. 15

    Turn right

    61 m · 15 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gladeview 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
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Alligator Alley
114 mi · 76%
Gratigny Parkway
21.1 mi · 14%
Daniels Parkway
4.82 mi · 3%
College Parkway
3.21 mi · 2%
Northwest 22nd Avenue
3.03 mi · 2%
Northwest 119th Street
1.29 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Alligator Alley

Keep slight left to continue on Alligator Alley, Naples

114 mi · 02h 02m

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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.3 mi
117.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Immokalee
01h 14m from Gladeview
Leave By
1:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Gladeview and Mostly Sunny near Cape Coral.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Gladeview to Cape Coral?

The road trip is about 150.7 miles (242.6 km) and usually takes 02h 28m 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?

Immokalee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.2 miles from Gladeview and 75.5 miles from Cape Coral.

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

The direct path is about 117.4 miles (189 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.07 one way or $44.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Gladeview and Mostly Sunny near Cape Coral.

Stop Ideas Near Immokalee

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

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

BUS

Fort Myers, Florida

55 mi away
6050 Plaza Drive
BUS

Port Charlotte, Florida

91 mi away
909 King Highway
RAIL

Okeechobee

109 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gladeview and Cape Coral. Straight-line distance: 117.43 mi (188.98 km).

Gladeview

#1 Gladeview

Census-designated place in Miami-Dade County, Florida

Population11,535
Coordinates25.8392600, -80.2356000
Altitude3
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: Northwest 71st Street (-80.235588, 25.838817)
End: (-81.94953, 26.562855)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 243 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.32 gal
20.13 L · about $22.07
Round trip
$44.13
10.64 gal · 40.26 L
Estimated CO2
47.3 kg one way
Round trip: 94.6 kg / 209 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $22.07 $44.13
Mid-grade $4.60 $24.45 $48.90
Premium $4.90 $26.05 $52.09
Diesel $4.35 $23.14 $46.28

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Gladeview and Cape Coral. The current time is 04:19:59.

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.