How far is Williston, FL from Cape Coral, FL?

The driving distance from Williston, FL to Cape Coral, FL is about 241.7 miles (388.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 197.5 miles (317.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 42m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
241.63 mi
03h 51m
Flight
197.51 mi
317.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
197.51 mi
Kilometers
317.86 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
241.63 mi
Kilometers
388.87 km
Drive Time
03h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cape Coral
Thu, Apr 23, 2:49 AM EDT
Return by in Williston
Thu, Apr 23, 6:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Williston
2026-04-22T22:58
Arrive Cape Coral
Thu, Apr 23, 2:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
9:18 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Williston
9:00 PM EDT
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
Progress Village
FL

Census-designated place in Hillsborough County, Florida

From Williston
120.7 mi
01h 55m
To Cape Coral
121 mi
01h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph E
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Williston and Cape Coral.

  1. 1

    Start on East Noble Avenue

    21.3 mi · 27 min · East Noble Avenue

  2. 2

    Take the exit right toward I 75 South: Tampa

    1926 ft · 47 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    78 mi · 1 hr 24 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on South I 75: Naples

    74.3 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    42.2 mi · 45 min

  6. 6

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

    1532 ft · 37 sec

  7. 7

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

    859 ft · 21 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Tuckers Grade

    1.4 km · 2 min · Tuckers Grade

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Tamiami Trail

    10.4 mi · 13 min · Tamiami Trail

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Del Prado Boulevard North

    6.5 mi · 11 min · Del Prado Boulevard North

  11. 11

    Continue on Del Prado Boulevard South

    6.2 mi · 13 min · Del Prado Boulevard South

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Cape Coral Parkway East

    1669 ft · 41 sec · Cape Coral Parkway East

  13. 13

    Turn right

    61 m · 15 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South I 75
117 mi · 48%
I 75 South
78.4 mi · 32%
East Noble Avenue
21.3 mi · 9%
Tamiami Trail
10.4 mi · 4%
Del Prado Boulevard North
6.5 mi · 3%
Del Prado Boulevard South
6.15 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Merge slight left

78 mi · 01h 24m

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
03h 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.2 mi
197.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Progress Village
01h 55m from Williston
Leave By
9:18 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Williston and Mostly Sunny near Cape Coral.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Williston to Cape Coral?

The road trip is about 241.7 miles (388.9 km) and usually takes 03h 51m 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?

Progress Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120.7 miles from Williston and 121 miles from Cape Coral.

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

The direct path is about 197.5 miles (317.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.2 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 9:18 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.38 one way or $70.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Williston and Mostly Sunny near Cape Coral.

Stop Ideas Near Progress Village

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

10 mi away
601 North Nebraska Ave
BUS

St Petersburg-Pinellas Park-Clearwater, Florida

32 mi away
5251 110th Avenue North
RAIL

Lakeland

44 mi away
600 East Main Street
RAIL

Lakeland

44 mi away
600 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Williston and Cape Coral. Straight-line distance: 197.51 mi (317.86 km).

Williston

#1 Williston

City in Florida, United States

Population2,765
Coordinates29.3874700, -82.4467700
Altitude23
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: US 27 (-82.446767, 29.387458)
End: (-81.94953, 26.562855)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 389 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.53 gal
32.28 L · about $35.38
Round trip
$70.76
17.06 gal · 64.56 L
Estimated CO2
75.8 kg one way
Round trip: 151.6 kg / 334 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $35.38 $70.76
Mid-grade $4.60 $39.20 $78.41
Premium $4.90 $41.76 $83.53
Diesel $4.35 $37.11 $74.21

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 Williston and Cape Coral. The current time is 22:58:08.

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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.