How far is LaBelle, FL from Cape Coral, FL?
The driving distance from LaBelle, FL to Cape Coral, FL is about 40.4 miles (65 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.4 miles (55.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Lee County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between LaBelle and Cape Coral.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between LaBelle and Cape Coral.
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Start on Hickpochee Avenue
102 m · 16 sec · Hickpochee Avenue
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Continue on Hickpochee Avenue
24.1 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 LaBelle and Cape Coral.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Hickpochee Avenue
Continue on Hickpochee Avenue
24.1 mi · 00h 35m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving LaBelle and Partly Sunny near Cape Coral.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from LaBelle to Cape Coral?
The road trip is about 40.4 miles (65 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?
Fort Myers Shores is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.4 miles from LaBelle and 19.9 miles from Cape Coral.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.4 miles (55.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6 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 4:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.93 one way or $11.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around LaBelle and Partly Sunny near Cape Coral.
Stop Ideas Near Fort Myers Shores
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 Fort Myers Shores.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between LaBelle and Cape Coral. Straight-line distance: 34.42 mi (55.4 km).
#1 LaBelle
City in Florida
| Population | 5,263 |
| Coordinates | 26.7617300, -81.4384100 |
| 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: 65 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $5.93 | $11.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $6.57 | $13.14 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $7.00 | $14.00 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $6.22 | $12.44 |
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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