How far is Lehigh Acres, FL from Fort Myers, FL?
The driving distance from Lehigh Acres, FL to Fort Myers, FL is about 15.8 miles (25.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.4 miles (21.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.
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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 Lehigh Acres and Fort Myers.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lehigh Acres and Fort Myers.
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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
3.5 mi · 6 min · Colonial Boulevard
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Turn right onto Winkler Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · Winkler Avenue
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Turn right onto Veronica S. Shoemaker Boulevard
1 mi · 3 min · Veronica S. Shoemaker Boulevard
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Turn left onto Teeside Lane
135 m · 22 sec · Teeside Lane
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Turn right onto Ironbridge Boulevard
931 ft · 43 sec · Ironbridge Boulevard
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Turn right
134 m · 32 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 Fort Myers.
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.
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lehigh Acres and Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Myers.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lehigh Acres to Fort Myers?
The road trip is about 15.8 miles (25.5 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?
Gateway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.9 miles from Lehigh Acres and 8 miles from Fort Myers.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.4 miles (21.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 7:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.35 one way or $4.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Lehigh Acres and Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Myers.
Stop Ideas Near Gateway
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 Gateway.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lehigh Acres and Fort Myers. Straight-line distance: 13.33 mi (21.45 km).
#1 Lehigh Acres
Census designated place
| Population | 86,784 |
| Coordinates | 26.6253500, -81.6248000 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fort Myers
The most populous city in Lee County, Florida.
| Population | 91,086 |
| Coordinates | 26.6216800, -81.8405900 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fort Myers (-81.84059, 26.62168)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $4.20 | $2.35 | $4.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.68 | $2.62 | $5.24 |
| Premium | $5.01 | $2.81 | $5.61 |
| Diesel | $6.07 | $3.40 | $6.80 |
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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