How far is Lake Buena Vista, FL from Cape Coral, FL?
The driving distance from Lake Buena Vista, FL to Cape Coral, FL is about 147.6 miles (237.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 129 miles (207.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Buena Vista and Cape Coral.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Buena Vista and Cape Coral.
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Start on Los Feliz Drive
82 m · 12 sec · Los Feliz Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Los Feliz Drive
38 m · 6 sec · Los Feliz Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Los Feliz Drive
1416 ft · 1 min · Los Feliz Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Dream Tree Boulevard
577 ft · 24 sec · Dream Tree Boulevard
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Continue on Bonnet Creek Parkway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Bonnet Creek Parkway
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Turn right onto Overpass Road
990 ft · 34 sec · Overpass Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward FL 536, I 4
1902 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Epcot Center Drive
1.6 km · 1 min · Epcot Center Drive
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Take the exit slight right toward I 4: Orlando, Tampa
1411 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 4 West: Tampa
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
17.2 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 557: Lake Alfred, Winter Haven
2628 ft · 1 min
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Turn slight left
6.4 mi · 10 min
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Turn right onto Shinn Boulevard
1 km · 1 min · Shinn Boulevard
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Continue on Lake Shore Way
1 km · 1 min · Lake Shore Way
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Turn straight
3.7 mi · 7 min
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Continue on 6th Street Southwest
2.2 mi · 4 min · 6th Street Southwest
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Continue straight
38.6 mi · 56 min
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Continue straight
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
38.8 mi · 53 min
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Turn left onto I 75 South: Naples
2330 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
5.8 mi · 6 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 Lake Buena Vista and Cape Coral.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
6th Street Southwest
Continue straight
38.8 mi · 00h 53m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lake Buena Vista and Partly Sunny then 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 Lake Buena Vista to Cape Coral?
The road trip is about 147.6 miles (237.5 km) and usually takes 03h 32m 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?
Zolfo Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.9 miles from Lake Buena Vista and 73.6 miles from Cape Coral.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 129 miles (207.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:56 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.40 one way or $40.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lake Buena Vista and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cape Coral.
Stop Ideas Near Zolfo Springs
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 Zolfo Springs.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Buena Vista and Cape Coral. Straight-line distance: 128.98 mi (207.57 km).
#1 Lake Buena Vista
City in Orange County, Florida, United States
| Population | 26 |
| Coordinates | 28.3936200, -81.5386800 |
| Altitude | 29 |
| 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: Cape Coral (-81.94953, 26.56285)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 237 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 50m |
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 | $3.92 | $20.40 | $40.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.39 | $22.86 | $45.72 |
| Premium | $4.73 | $24.63 | $49.27 |
| Diesel | $6.02 | $31.39 | $62.77 |
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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