How far is Oakleaf Plantation, FL from Cape Coral, FL?
The driving distance from Oakleaf Plantation, FL to Cape Coral, FL is about 311.5 miles (501.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 249.4 miles (401.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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City in Pasco County, Florida, USA
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oakleaf Plantation and Cape Coral.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakleaf Plantation and Cape Coral.
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Start on the route
141 m · 39 sec
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Turn left
31 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Oakleaf High School Entrance
721 ft · 58 sec · Oakleaf High School Entrance
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Turn left onto Plantation Oaks Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · Plantation Oaks Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Oakleaf Plantation Parkway
97 m · 6 sec · Oakleaf Plantation Parkway
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Exit the roundabout onto Oakleaf Plantation Parkway
2 mi · 3 min · Oakleaf Plantation Parkway
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Keep slight right
65 m · 9 sec
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Continue on Discovery Drive
1.1 mi · 1 min · Discovery Drive
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Take the ramp slight left toward FL 23 Toll South: Green Cove Springs, Palatka
2133 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto First Coast Expressway
2.2 mi · 3 min · First Coast Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 21: Orange Park, Middleburg
3088 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Middleburg
42 m · 3 sec
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Turn straight onto Blanding Boulevard
33.1 mi · 48 min · Blanding Boulevard
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Turn right onto Pensacola-St. Augustine Highway
1.4 mi · 3 min · Pensacola-St. Augustine Highway
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Turn left onto County Road 219A
6.5 mi · 9 min · County Road 219A
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Sid Martin Highway
26.1 mi · 33 min · Sid Martin Highway
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Turn right onto Northwest 70th Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Northwest 70th Street
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Continue on Northwest 77th Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Northwest 77th Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 75 South: Tampa
2914 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
82.7 mi · 1 hr 29 min
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Keep slight left to continue on South I 75: Naples
74.3 mi · 1 hr 20 min
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Keep slight left
42.2 mi · 45 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 762: North Fort Myers, Cape Coral
1532 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CR 762 West, to US 41
859 ft · 21 sec
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Turn straight onto Tuckers Grade
1.4 km · 2 min · Tuckers Grade
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Turn left onto Tamiami Trail
10.4 mi · 13 min · Tamiami Trail
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Turn right onto Del Prado Boulevard North
6.5 mi · 11 min · Del Prado Boulevard North
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Continue on Del Prado Boulevard South
6.2 mi · 13 min · Del Prado Boulevard South
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Turn right onto Cape Coral Parkway East
1669 ft · 41 sec · 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 Oakleaf Plantation and Cape Coral.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 75 South
Merge slight left
82.7 mi · 01h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Oakleaf Plantation and Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms near Cape Coral.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oakleaf Plantation to Cape Coral?
The road trip is about 311.5 miles (501.3 km) and usually takes 05h 15m 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?
San Antonio is a useful midpoint, sitting about 151.2 miles from Oakleaf Plantation and 160.4 miles from Cape Coral.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 249.4 miles (401.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.1 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:30 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.17 one way or $92.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Oakleaf Plantation and Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms near Cape Coral.
Stop Ideas Near San Antonio
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 San Antonio.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oakleaf Plantation and Cape Coral. Straight-line distance: 249.38 mi (401.34 km).
#1 Oakleaf Plantation
This Clay County, Florida, community is situated inland, southwest of Jacksonville.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.1708300, -81.8354900 |
| Altitude | - |
| 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: 501 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 53m |
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 | $46.17 | $92.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.68 | $51.44 | $102.89 |
| Premium | $5.01 | $55.06 | $110.12 |
| Diesel | $6.07 | $66.71 | $133.42 |
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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