How far is Lake City, FL from Cape Coral, FL?
The driving distance from Lake City, FL to Cape Coral, FL is about 304.7 miles (490.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 254.1 miles (408.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 07m 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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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 04h 33m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Pasco County, Florida
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake City and Cape Coral.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake City and Cape Coral.
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Start on the route
12 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Northwest Main Boulevard
106 m · 14 sec · Northwest Main Boulevard
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Continue on Northwest Main Boulevard
1.4 mi · 3 min · Northwest Main Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on Southwest State Road 47
3.8 mi · 6 min · Southwest State Road 47
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Turn left onto I 75 South: Tampa
1165 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
148.5 mi · 2 hr 39 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 Lake City 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
148 mi · 02h 39m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lake City and 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 City to Cape Coral?
The road trip is about 304.7 miles (490.3 km) and usually takes 04h 33m 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?
Wesley Chapel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 147.9 miles from Lake City and 156.7 miles from Cape Coral.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 254.1 miles (408.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.6 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:52 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.59 one way or $89.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lake City and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cape Coral.
Stop Ideas Near Wesley Chapel
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake City and Cape Coral. Straight-line distance: 254.07 mi (408.89 km).
#1 Lake City
County seat of Columbia County, Florida, United States
| Population | 12,352 |
| Coordinates | 30.1896800, -82.6392900 |
| Altitude | 59 |
| 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: 490 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 48m |
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 | $44.59 | $89.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $49.41 | $98.81 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $52.63 | $105.26 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $46.76 | $93.52 |
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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