How far is Gretna, FL from Cape Coral, FL?
The driving distance from Gretna, FL to Cape Coral, FL is about 437.9 miles (704.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 324.8 miles (522.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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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 06h 38m.
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.
The most populous city in Marion County, Florida.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers Likely
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gretna and Cape Coral.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gretna and Cape Coral.
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Start on 2nd Street
99 m · 26 sec · 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Church Street
802 ft · 30 sec · Church Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Blue Star Highway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Blue Star Highway
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Continue on West Jefferson Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Jefferson Street
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Turn right onto South Pat Thomas Parkway
3.5 mi · 6 min · South Pat Thomas Parkway
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Take the ramp left toward I 10 East: Tallahassee
2044 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
114.6 mi · 2 hr 3 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
234.8 mi · 4 hr 12 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 Gretna and Cape Coral.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I-75 South
Merge slight left
235 mi · 04h 12m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Gretna 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 Gretna to Cape Coral?
The road trip is about 437.9 miles (704.7 km) and usually takes 06h 38m 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?
Ocala is a useful midpoint, sitting about 213.3 miles from Gretna and 224.6 miles from Cape Coral.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 324.8 miles (522.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 113.1 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 EDT. 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 $64.09 one way or $128.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 137.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Gretna and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cape Coral.
Stop Ideas Near Ocala
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Belleview City Hall Park
Ocala Citizens' Circle
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ocala.
Ocala, Florida
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Wildwood, Florida
Gainesville, Florida
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gretna and Cape Coral. Straight-line distance: 324.78 mi (522.69 km).
#1 Gretna
Human settlement in Gadsden County, Florida, United States of America
| Population | 1,430 |
| Coordinates | 30.6171400, -84.6599100 |
| Altitude | 90 |
| 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: 705 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 27m |
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 | $64.09 | $128.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $71.01 | $142.02 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $75.64 | $151.29 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $67.21 | $134.42 |
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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