How far is West Perrine, FL from Cape Coral, FL?

The driving distance from West Perrine, FL to Cape Coral, FL is about 159.4 miles (256.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 118.6 miles (190.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 14m 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
159.43 mi
02h 37m
Flight
118.6 mi
190.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
118.6 mi
Kilometers
190.87 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
159.43 mi
Kilometers
256.58 km
Drive Time
02h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cape Coral
Thu, Apr 23, 4:45 AM EDT
Return by in West Perrine
Thu, Apr 23, 7:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Perrine
2026-04-23T02:08
Arrive Cape Coral
Thu, Apr 23, 4:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Perrine
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
Immokalee
FL

City in Collier County, Florida, United States

From West Perrine
79.6 mi
01h 18m
To Cape Coral
79.8 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph E
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between West Perrine and Cape Coral.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Perrine and Cape Coral.

  1. 1

    Start on Southwest 176th Street

    675 ft · 22 sec · Southwest 176th Street

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Southwest 107th Avenue

    37 m · 5 sec · Southwest 107th Avenue

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto Southwest 107th Avenue

    2690 ft · 1 min · Southwest 107th Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Southwest 184th Street

    1 km · 1 min · Southwest 184th Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward Florida's Turnpike Toll North, Orlando

    1510 ft · 37 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

    3 mi · 4 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

    15.5 mi · 18 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 27: Okeechobee Road

    1140 ft · 28 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on US 27: Okeechobee Road

    633 ft · 16 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Okeechobee Road

    17.6 mi · 23 min · Okeechobee Road

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Naples

    1360 ft · 33 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Naples

    1.3 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Alligator Alley

    106.6 mi · 1 hr 54 min · Alligator Alley

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 876: Cape Coral

    1765 ft · 43 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on CR 876 West: Lee County Sports Complex, Florida SouthWestern State College, Cape Coral

    160 m · 17 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto CR 876 West

    35 m · 5 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Daniels Parkway

    4.8 mi · 8 min · Daniels Parkway

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South Cleveland Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Cleveland Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto College Parkway

    3.2 mi · 6 min · College Parkway

  21. 21

    Continue on Cape Coral Bridge Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Cape Coral Bridge Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Cape Coral Parkway East

    1 mi · 2 min · Cape Coral Parkway East

  23. 23

    Turn right

    61 m · 15 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Perrine 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
24 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Alligator Alley
107 mi · 67%
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
21 mi · 13%
Okeechobee Road
17.6 mi · 11%
Daniels Parkway
4.82 mi · 3%
College Parkway
3.21 mi · 2%
Cape Coral Parkway East
1.01 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Alligator Alley

Merge slight left onto Alligator Alley

107 mi · 01h 54m

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 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.8 mi
118.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Immokalee
01h 18m from West Perrine
Leave By
1:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving West Perrine and Partly Sunny near Cape Coral.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Perrine to Cape Coral?

The road trip is about 159.4 miles (256.6 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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?

Immokalee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.6 miles from West Perrine and 79.8 miles from Cape Coral.

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

The direct path is about 118.6 miles (190.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.8 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 1:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.35 one way or $46.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around West Perrine and Partly Sunny near Cape Coral.

Stop Ideas Near Immokalee

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

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

BUS

Fort Myers, Florida

55 mi away
6050 Plaza Drive
BUS

Port Charlotte, Florida

91 mi away
909 King Highway
RAIL

Okeechobee

109 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Perrine and Cape Coral. Straight-line distance: 118.6 mi (190.87 km).

West Perrine

#1 West Perrine

Census-designated place in Miami-Dade County, Florida

Population9,460
Coordinates25.6059400, -80.3628300
Altitude3
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: Southwest 176th Street (-80.362826, 25.605855)
End: (-81.94953, 26.562855)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 257 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.63 gal
21.3 L · about $23.35
Round trip
$46.71
11.26 gal · 42.6 L
Estimated CO2
50 kg one way
Round trip: 100.1 kg / 221 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $23.35 $46.71
Mid-grade $4.60 $25.88 $51.75
Premium $4.90 $27.56 $55.13
Diesel $4.35 $24.49 $48.98

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between West Perrine and Cape Coral. The current time is 02:08:39.

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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.