How far is Loxahatchee Groves, FL from Cape Coral, FL?

The driving distance from Loxahatchee Groves, FL to Cape Coral, FL is about 127.9 miles (205.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 103.5 miles (166.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
127.97 mi
02h 35m
Flight
103.47 mi
166.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
103.47 mi
Kilometers
166.52 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
127.97 mi
Kilometers
205.95 km
Drive Time
02h 35m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cape Coral
Sun, Apr 19, 12:48 AM EDT
Return by in Loxahatchee Groves
Sun, Apr 19, 3:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Loxahatchee Groves
2026-04-18T22:13
Arrive Cape Coral
Sun, Apr 19, 12:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:35 AM to 12:35 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Loxahatchee Groves
9:30 PM EDT
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
Moore Haven
FL

City in Glades County, Florida, United States

From Loxahatchee Groves
60.3 mi
01h 17m
To Cape Coral
67.7 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph E
Destination
88°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Loxahatchee Groves and Cape Coral.

  1. 1

    Start on Tangerine Drive

    1606 ft · 1 min · Tangerine Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto D Road

    553 ft · 30 sec · D Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Southern Boulevard

    25.2 mi · 31 min · Southern Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Main Street

    5.2 mi · 9 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on East Palm Beach Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · East Palm Beach Road

  6. 6

    Take the exit straight

    22.5 mi · 30 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    2 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 80 West: La Belle, Fort Myers

    2281 ft · 51 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left

    46.5 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit straight toward I 75 South

    2836 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 884: Fort Myers, Lehigh Acres

    1217 ft · 30 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 884: Colonial Blvd

    155 m · 15 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Colonial Boulevard

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Colonial Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Fowler Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Fowler Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Boy Scout Drive

    2646 ft · 50 sec · Boy Scout Drive

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Summerlin Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Summerlin Road

  18. 18

    Turn slight right

    1234 ft · 45 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    51 m · 6 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right

    45 m · 5 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto College Parkway

    2.3 mi · 4 min · College Parkway

  22. 22

    Continue on Cape Coral Bridge Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Cape Coral Bridge Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Cape Coral Parkway East

    1 mi · 2 min · Cape Coral Parkway East

  24. 24

    Turn right

    61 m · 15 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Loxahatchee Groves and Cape Coral.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Palm Beach Road
26.2 mi · 20%
Southern Boulevard
25.2 mi · 20%
Main Street
5.2 mi · 4%
I 75 South
4.87 mi · 4%
Colonial Boulevard
3.91 mi · 3%
College Parkway
2.32 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

46.5 mi · 01h 03m

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 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.4 mi
103.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Moore Haven
01h 17m from Loxahatchee Groves
Leave By
1:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Loxahatchee Groves 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 Loxahatchee Groves to Cape Coral?

The road trip is about 127.9 miles (205.9 km) and usually takes 02h 35m 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?

Moore Haven is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.3 miles from Loxahatchee Groves and 67.7 miles from Cape Coral.

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

The direct path is about 103.5 miles (166.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.71 one way or $37.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Moore Haven

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Moore Haven, 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 Moore Haven.

RAIL

Okeechobee

53 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
BUS

Fort Myers, Florida

80 mi away
6050 Plaza Drive
RAIL

Sebring

81 mi away
601 East Center St
BUS

Port Charlotte, Florida

97 mi away
909 King Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Loxahatchee Groves and Cape Coral. Straight-line distance: 103.47 mi (166.52 km).

Loxahatchee Groves

#1 Loxahatchee Groves

Town in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States

Population3,623
Coordinates26.6836800, -80.2797700
Altitude5
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: Tangerine Drive (-80.279922, 26.684028)
End: (-81.94953, 26.562855)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 206 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.51 gal
17.09 L · about $18.71
Round trip
$37.41
9.02 gal · 34.18 L
Estimated CO2
40.1 kg one way
Round trip: 80.2 kg / 177 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $18.71 $37.41
Mid-grade $4.60 $20.73 $41.46
Premium $4.90 $22.08 $44.16
Diesel $4.35 $19.62 $39.24

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Loxahatchee Groves and Cape Coral. The current time is 22:13:19.

Distance to Other Cities

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