How far is Lehigh Acres, FL from Cape Coral, FL?
The driving distance from Lehigh Acres, FL to Cape Coral, FL is about 23.7 miles (38.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.5 miles (33 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Lee County, Florida.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lehigh Acres and Cape Coral.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lehigh Acres and Cape Coral.
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Start on Richmond Avenue North
2757 ft · 1 min · Richmond Avenue North
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Turn right onto East 5th Street
1.3 mi · 5 min · East 5th Street
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Turn left onto Williams Avenue
941 ft · 30 sec · Williams Avenue
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Turn right onto Lee Boulevard
7.7 mi · 13 min · Lee Boulevard
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Continue on Colonial Boulevard
6.4 mi · 10 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 Lehigh Acres 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.
Lee Boulevard
Turn right onto Lee Boulevard
7.7 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Lehigh Acres 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 Lehigh Acres to Cape Coral?
The road trip is about 23.7 miles (38.2 km) and usually takes 00h 40m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Fort Myers is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.9 miles from Lehigh Acres and 11.9 miles from Cape Coral.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.5 miles (33 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.48 one way or $6.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lehigh Acres and Sunny near Cape Coral.
Stop Ideas Near Fort Myers
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.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lehigh Acres and Cape Coral. Straight-line distance: 20.52 mi (33.03 km).
#1 Lehigh Acres
Census designated place
| Population | 86,784 |
| Coordinates | 26.6253500, -81.6248000 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| 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: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.48 | $6.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.86 | $7.72 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $4.11 | $8.23 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $3.65 | $7.31 |
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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