How far is Gonzalez, FL from Cape Coral, FL?
The driving distance from Gonzalez, FL to Cape Coral, FL is about 603.6 miles (971.4 km), with a travel time of about 09h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 426.7 miles (686.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 04m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
County seat of Columbia County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gonzalez and Cape Coral.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gonzalez and Cape Coral.
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Start on 3rd Avenue
25 m · 9 sec · 3rd Avenue
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Turn left onto Old Chemstrand Road
1655 ft · 42 sec · Old Chemstrand Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
5.5 mi · 10 min
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Take the ramp slight right
775 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight right
285.7 mi · 5 hr 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I-75 South: Tampa
1959 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
160.5 mi · 2 hr 52 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 Gonzalez and Cape Coral.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Old Chemstrand Road
Merge slight right
286 mi · 05h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Gonzalez 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 Gonzalez to Cape Coral?
The road trip is about 603.6 miles (971.4 km) and usually takes 09h 04m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lake City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 297.1 miles from Gonzalez and 306.6 miles from Cape Coral.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 426.7 miles (686.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 176.9 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $88.35 one way or $176.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 189.3 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Gonzalez and Cape Coral, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Gonzalez and Mostly Sunny near Cape Coral.
Stop Ideas Near Lake City
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 Lake City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gonzalez and Cape Coral. Straight-line distance: 426.69 mi (686.69 km).
#1 Gonzalez
Census designated place
| Population | 13,273 |
| Coordinates | 30.5815800, -87.2913600 |
| Altitude | 46 |
| 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: 971 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 20h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 15h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 12h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 10h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 31m |
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 | $88.35 | $176.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $97.89 | $195.79 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $104.28 | $208.57 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $92.66 | $185.31 |
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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