How far is Lealman, FL from Cape Coral, FL?

The driving distance from Lealman, FL to Cape Coral, FL is about 130.1 miles (209.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 97.8 miles (157.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
130.07 mi
02h 08m
Flight
97.82 mi
157.43 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
97.82 mi
Kilometers
157.43 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
130.07 mi
Kilometers
209.32 km
Drive Time
02h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cape Coral
Sat, Nov 7, 8:18 AM EST
Return by in Lealman
Sat, Nov 7, 10:27 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lealman
2026-11-07T06:09
Arrive Cape Coral
Sat, Nov 7, 8:18 AM EST
Route Timing
02h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 PM EST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:12 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lealman
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Venice Gardens
FL

Census-designated place in Sarasota County, Florida

From Lealman
60.5 mi
01h 04m
To Cape Coral
69.5 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
3 to 9 mph N
Destination
82°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
2 to 8 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lealman and Cape Coral.

  1. 1

    Start on 54th Avenue North

    1.3 km · 2 min · 54th Avenue North

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 275 South

    1286 ft · 31 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    10.1 mi · 12 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight left

    1406 ft · 17 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight right onto Sunshine Skyway Bridge

    13.4 mi · 15 min · Sunshine Skyway Bridge

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Naples

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    28 mi · 30 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    42.2 mi · 45 min

  9. 9

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

    1532 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

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

    859 ft · 21 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Tuckers Grade

    1.4 km · 2 min · Tuckers Grade

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Tamiami Trail

    10.4 mi · 13 min · Tamiami Trail

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Del Prado Boulevard North

    6.5 mi · 11 min · Del Prado Boulevard North

  14. 14

    Continue on Del Prado Boulevard South

    6.2 mi · 13 min · Del Prado Boulevard South

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Cape Coral Parkway East

    1669 ft · 41 sec · Cape Coral Parkway East

  16. 16

    Turn right

    61 m · 15 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lealman 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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
71.3 mi · 55%
Sunshine Skyway Bridge
13.4 mi · 10%
I 275 South
10.6 mi · 8%
Tamiami Trail
10.4 mi · 8%
Del Prado Boulevard North
6.5 mi · 5%
Del Prado Boulevard South
6.15 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Keep slight left

42.2 mi · 00h 45m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.3 mi
97.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Venice Gardens
01h 04m from Lealman
Leave By
2:12 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lealman and Sunny near Cape Coral.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lealman to Cape Coral?

The road trip is about 130.1 miles (209.3 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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?

Venice Gardens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.5 miles from Lealman and 69.5 miles from Cape Coral.

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

The direct path is about 97.8 miles (157.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.3 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:12 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.60 one way or $35.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lealman and Sunny near Cape Coral.

Stop Ideas Near Venice Gardens

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

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

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Sarasota, Florida

32 mi away
1993 Main Street
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Port Charlotte, Florida

36 mi away
909 King Highway
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Bradenton, Florida

47 mi away
1115 Manatee Avenue West
BUS

Fort Myers, Florida

68 mi away
6050 Plaza Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lealman and Cape Coral. Straight-line distance: 97.82 mi (157.43 km).

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#1 Lealman

Lealman is a place in Florida, United States.

Population0
Coordinates27.8211400, -82.6792700
Altitude15
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: 54th Avenue North (-82.67927, 27.821085)
End: (-81.94953, 26.562855)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 209 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.59 gal
17.37 L · about $17.60
Round trip
$35.20
9.18 gal · 34.74 L
Estimated CO2
40.8 kg one way
Round trip: 81.6 kg / 180 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.83 $17.60 $35.20
Mid-grade $4.32 $19.83 $39.66
Premium $4.66 $21.40 $42.81
Diesel $5.94 $27.27 $54.54

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Lealman and Cape Coral. The current time is 06:09:58.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.