How far is Keystone Heights, FL from Cape Coral, FL?

The driving distance from Keystone Heights, FL to Cape Coral, FL is about 276.7 miles (445.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 222.8 miles (358.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 00m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
276.69 mi
04h 30m
Flight
222.76 mi
358.5 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
222.76 mi
Kilometers
358.5 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
276.69 mi
Kilometers
445.29 km
Drive Time
04h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cape Coral
Mon, May 25, 12:26 PM EDT
Return by in Keystone Heights
Mon, May 25, 4:56 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Keystone Heights
2026-05-25T07:56
Arrive Cape Coral
Mon, May 25, 12:26 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:00 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Keystone Heights
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Thonotosassa
FL

Census-designated place in Hillsborough County, Florida

From Keystone Heights
134.3 mi
02h 15m
To Cape Coral
142.4 mi
02h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Memorial Day

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph SE
Destination
91°F
Memorial Day

Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Keystone Heights and Cape Coral.

  1. 1

    Start on Walker Drive

    34 m · 5 sec · Walker Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Lawrence Boulevard

    6.9 mi · 12 min · South Lawrence Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Pensacola-St. Augustine Highway

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Pensacola-St. Augustine Highway

  4. 4

    Turn left onto County Road 219A

    6.5 mi · 9 min · County Road 219A

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Sid Martin Highway

    26.1 mi · 33 min · Sid Martin Highway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Northwest 70th Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Northwest 70th Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Northwest 77th Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Northwest 77th Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight toward I 75 South: Tampa

    2914 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    82.7 mi · 1 hr 29 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on South I 75: Naples

    74.3 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    42.2 mi · 45 min

  12. 12

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

    1532 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

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

    859 ft · 21 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Tuckers Grade

    1.4 km · 2 min · Tuckers Grade

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Tamiami Trail

    10.4 mi · 13 min · Tamiami Trail

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Del Prado Boulevard North

    6.5 mi · 11 min · Del Prado Boulevard North

  17. 17

    Continue on Del Prado Boulevard South

    6.2 mi · 13 min · Del Prado Boulevard South

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Cape Coral Parkway East

    1669 ft · 41 sec · Cape Coral Parkway East

  19. 19

    Turn right

    61 m · 15 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South I 75
117 mi · 42%
I 75 South
83.2 mi · 30%
Sid Martin Highway
26.1 mi · 9%
Tamiami Trail
10.4 mi · 4%
South Lawrence Boulevard
6.85 mi · 2%
Del Prado Boulevard North
6.5 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Merge slight left

82.7 mi · 01h 29m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 30m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+53.9 mi
222.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Thonotosassa
02h 15m from Keystone Heights
Leave By
8:00 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Keystone Heights and Sunny then Scattered 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 Keystone Heights to Cape Coral?

The road trip is about 276.7 miles (445.3 km) and usually takes 04h 30m 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?

Thonotosassa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 134.3 miles from Keystone Heights and 142.4 miles from Cape Coral.

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

The direct path is about 222.8 miles (358.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.9 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:00 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.48 one way or $80.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Keystone Heights and Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Cape Coral.

Stop Ideas Near Thonotosassa

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

19 mi away
601 North Nebraska Ave
RAIL

Lakeland

34 mi away
600 East Main Street
RAIL

Lakeland

34 mi away
600 East Main Street
OTHER

Dade City, Florida

36 mi away
14218 US Highway 98

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Keystone Heights and Cape Coral. Straight-line distance: 222.76 mi (358.5 km).

Keystone Heights

#1 Keystone Heights

City in Clay County, Florida, United States

Population1,549
Coordinates29.7860800, -82.0314900
Altitude43
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: Walker Drive (-82.03161, 29.785932)
End: (-81.94953, 26.562855)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 445 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.76 gal
36.96 L · about $40.48
Round trip
$80.97
19.52 gal · 73.92 L
Estimated CO2
86.7 kg one way
Round trip: 173.5 kg / 383 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $40.48 $80.97
Mid-grade $4.60 $44.86 $89.71
Premium $4.90 $47.78 $95.57
Diesel $4.35 $42.46 $84.91

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Keystone Heights and Cape Coral. The current time is 07:56:12.

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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.