How far is The Villages, FL from Cape Coral, FL?
The driving distance from The Villages, FL to Cape Coral, FL is about 220.8 miles (355.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 163.9 miles (263.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 14m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 37m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Hillsborough County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between The Villages and Cape Coral.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between The Villages and Cape Coral.
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Start on Morse Boulevard
1.4 mi · 3 min · Morse Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Morse Boulevard
54 m · 4 sec · Morse Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Morse Boulevard
3218 ft · 1 min · Morse Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Morse Boulevard
67 m · 4 sec · Morse Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Morse Boulevard
854 ft · 17 sec · Morse Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Stillwater Trail
11 m · 1 sec · Stillwater Trail
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Exit the roundabout onto Stillwater Trail
1878 ft · 38 sec · Stillwater Trail
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Stillwater Trail
57 m · 4 sec · Stillwater Trail
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Exit the roundabout onto Stillwater Trail
1729 ft · 49 sec · Stillwater Trail
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Buena Vista Boulevard
95 m · 6 sec · Buena Vista Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Buena Vista Boulevard
3011 ft · 1 min · Buena Vista Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Buena Vista Boulevard
51 m · 3 sec · Buena Vista Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Buena Vista Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · Buena Vista Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Buena Vista Boulevard
55 m · 4 sec · Buena Vista Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Buena Vista Boulevard
1 km · 1 min · Buena Vista Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Buena Vista Boulevard
48 m · 3 sec · South Buena Vista Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto South Buena Vista Boulevard
2046 ft · 58 sec · South Buena Vista Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Buena Vista Boulevard
58 m · 11 sec · South Buena Vista Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto South Buena Vista Boulevard
2119 ft · 1 min · South Buena Vista Boulevard
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Turn right onto County Road 466A
1.9 mi · 3 min · County Road 466A
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Continue on Cleveland Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Cleveland Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Turn right
3.6 mi · 5 min
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Take the ramp slight left
1.2 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Tampa
1690 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto I 75 South: Tampa
53.2 mi · 57 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 The Villages and Cape Coral.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
South I 75
Keep slight left to continue on South I 75: Naples
74.3 mi · 01h 20m
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 The Villages 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 The Villages to Cape Coral?
The road trip is about 220.8 miles (355.3 km) and usually takes 03h 37m 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?
Ruskin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.7 miles from The Villages and 116.1 miles from Cape Coral.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 163.9 miles (263.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.9 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 9:46 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.31 one way or $64.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around The Villages and Sunny near Cape Coral.
Stop Ideas Near Ruskin
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 Ruskin.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between The Villages and Cape Coral. Straight-line distance: 163.84 mi (263.67 km).
#1 The Villages
A census-designated place in Sumter County, Florida.
| Population | 51,442 |
| Coordinates | 28.9340800, -81.9599400 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| 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: 355 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 45m |
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 | $32.31 | $64.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $35.80 | $71.61 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $38.14 | $76.28 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $33.89 | $67.77 |
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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