How far is Oak Hill, FL from Cape Coral, FL?

The driving distance from Oak Hill, FL to Cape Coral, FL is about 248.2 miles (399.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 172.6 miles (277.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
248.21 mi
04h 13m
Flight
172.55 mi
277.69 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
172.55 mi
Kilometers
277.69 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
248.21 mi
Kilometers
399.46 km
Drive Time
04h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cape Coral
Fri, Nov 6, 1:45 PM EST
Return by in Oak Hill
Fri, Nov 6, 5:58 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oak Hill
2026-11-06T09:32
Arrive Cape Coral
Fri, Nov 6, 1:45 PM EST
Route Timing
04h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:13 AM to 12:13 PM EST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:34 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oak Hill
9:00 PM EST
Early departure recommended

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
Eagle Lake
FL

City in Polk County, Florida, United States

From Oak Hill
109.6 mi
02h 06m
To Cape Coral
138.6 mi
02h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph NNE
Destination
72°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 1:00 AM EST
Wind
2 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oak Hill and Cape Coral.

  1. 1

    Start on Maple Street

    24 m · 8 sec · Maple Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Halifax Avenue

    1016 ft · 24 sec · West Halifax Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South US Highway 1

    6.9 mi · 9 min · South US Highway 1

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Deering Parkway

    1 mi · 2 min · Deering Parkway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I 95 South: Miami

    1275 ft · 31 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    18.6 mi · 20 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 407: Kennedy Space Center, Orlando

    2481 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on FL 407 South: Orlando

    1652 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Challenger Memorial Parkway

    3 mi · 4 min · Challenger Memorial Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the ramp straight toward FL 528 Toll West

    1.4 km · 1 min · Challenger Memorial Parkway

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Beachline Expressway

    20.7 mi · 22 min · Beachline Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 417: Orlando, Tampa, Disney World, Sanford

    1160 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on FL 417 Toll South: Tampa, Disney World

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Central Florida GreeneWay

    18.3 mi · 20 min · Central Florida GreeneWay

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Southern Connector Extension

    8.2 mi · 10 min · Southern Connector Extension

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    12.5 mi · 14 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 557: Lake Alfred, Winter Haven

    2628 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Turn slight left

    6.4 mi · 10 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Shinn Boulevard

    1 km · 1 min · Shinn Boulevard

  20. 20

    Continue on Lake Shore Way

    1 km · 1 min · Lake Shore Way

  21. 21

    Turn straight

    3.7 mi · 7 min

  22. 22

    Continue on 6th Street Southwest

    2.2 mi · 4 min · 6th Street Southwest

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    38.6 mi · 56 min

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    38.8 mi · 53 min

  27. 27

    Turn left onto I 75 South: Naples

    2330 ft · 59 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left

    5.8 mi · 6 min

  29. 29

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

    1532 ft · 37 sec

  30. 30

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

    859 ft · 21 sec

  31. 31

    Turn straight onto Tuckers Grade

    1.4 km · 2 min · Tuckers Grade

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Tamiami Trail

    10.4 mi · 13 min · Tamiami Trail

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Del Prado Boulevard North

    6.5 mi · 11 min · Del Prado Boulevard North

  34. 34

    Continue on Del Prado Boulevard South

    6.2 mi · 13 min · Del Prado Boulevard South

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Cape Coral Parkway East

    1669 ft · 41 sec · Cape Coral Parkway East

  36. 36

    Turn right

    61 m · 15 sec

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oak Hill 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
37 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
6th Street Southwest
83.1 mi · 33%
Beachline Expressway
20.7 mi · 8%
Southern Connector Extension
20.6 mi · 8%
I 95 South
18.9 mi · 8%
Central Florida GreeneWay
18.3 mi · 7%
Tamiami Trail
10.4 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

6th Street Southwest

Continue straight

38.8 mi · 00h 53m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+75.6 mi
172.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eagle Lake
02h 06m from Oak Hill
Leave By
8:34 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Oak Hill and Mostly Clear near Cape Coral.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Oak Hill to Cape Coral?

The road trip is about 248.2 miles (399.5 km) and usually takes 04h 13m 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?

Eagle Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109.6 miles from Oak Hill and 138.6 miles from Cape Coral.

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

The direct path is about 172.6 miles (277.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 75.6 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:34 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.60 one way or $67.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Oak Hill and Mostly Clear near Cape Coral.

Stop Ideas Near Eagle Lake

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Eagle Lake, 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 Eagle Lake.

RAIL

Winter Haven

3 mi away
1800 7th St SW
RAIL

Lakeland

21 mi away
600 East Main Street
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Lakeland

21 mi away
600 East Main Street
RAIL

Kissimmee

49 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oak Hill and Cape Coral. Straight-line distance: 172.55 mi (277.69 km).

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#1 Oak Hill

Oak Hill is a place in Florida, United States.

Population0
Coordinates28.8644300, -80.8545000
Altitude4
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: Maple Street (-80.854766, 28.864344)
End: (-81.94953, 26.562855)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 399 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.76 gal
33.16 L · about $33.60
Round trip
$67.21
17.52 gal · 66.32 L
Estimated CO2
77.9 kg one way
Round trip: 155.7 kg / 343 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.84 $33.60 $67.21
Mid-grade $4.31 $37.76 $75.51
Premium $4.65 $40.72 $81.43
Diesel $5.96 $52.21 $104.42

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Oak Hill and Cape Coral. The current time is 09:32:19.

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.