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

The driving distance from Yalaha, FL to Cape Coral, FL is about 184.5 miles (296.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 150.6 miles (242.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 08m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
184.52 mi
03h 34m
Flight
150.58 mi
242.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
150.58 mi
Kilometers
242.33 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
184.52 mi
Kilometers
296.95 km
Drive Time
03h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cape Coral
Sun, May 3, 4:44 AM EDT
Return by in Yalaha
Sun, May 3, 8:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Yalaha
2026-05-03T01:10
Arrive Cape Coral
Sun, May 3, 4:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 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
9:52 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Yalaha
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
Bowling Green
FL

City in Florida

From Yalaha
85.7 mi
01h 47m
To Cape Coral
98.9 mi
01h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph N
Destination
83°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Yalaha Road

    1296 ft · 58 sec · Yalaha Road

  2. 2

    Turn right

    2.6 mi · 5 min

  3. 3

    Continue on Palm Avenue

    13.4 mi · 20 min · Palm Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Orange Street

    1782 ft · 48 sec · West Orange Street

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    21.2 mi · 27 min

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Commonwealth Avenue North

    41 m · 2 sec · Commonwealth Avenue North

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Commonwealth Avenue North

    5.5 mi · 7 min · Commonwealth Avenue North

  8. 8

    Continue on Commonwealth Avenue Southwest

    5.8 mi · 8 min · Commonwealth Avenue Southwest

  9. 9

    Continue on Lakeland Hills Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Lakeland Hills Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Combee Road

    7.6 mi · 13 min · North Combee Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Bartow Road

    7.7 mi · 11 min · Bartow Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Broadway Avenue

    3183 ft · 1 min · Broadway Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Van Fleet Drive

    1.2 km · 2 min · Van Fleet Drive

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Spessard Holland Parkway

    30.1 mi · 44 min · Spessard Holland Parkway

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    38.8 mi · 53 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto I 75 South: Naples

    2330 ft · 59 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    5.8 mi · 6 min

  20. 20

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

    1532 ft · 37 sec

  21. 21

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

    859 ft · 21 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Tuckers Grade

    1.4 km · 2 min · Tuckers Grade

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Tamiami Trail

    10.4 mi · 13 min · Tamiami Trail

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Del Prado Boulevard North

    6.5 mi · 11 min · Del Prado Boulevard North

  25. 25

    Continue on Del Prado Boulevard South

    6.2 mi · 13 min · Del Prado Boulevard South

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Cape Coral Parkway East

    1669 ft · 41 sec · Cape Coral Parkway East

  27. 27

    Turn right

    61 m · 15 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
28 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Spessard Holland Parkway
72.5 mi · 39%
West Orange Street
21.6 mi · 12%
Palm Avenue
13.4 mi · 7%
Tamiami Trail
10.4 mi · 6%
Bartow Road
7.65 mi · 4%
North Combee Road
7.64 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Spessard Holland Parkway

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
03h 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.9 mi
150.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bowling Green
01h 47m from Yalaha
Leave By
9:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Yalaha and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 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 Yalaha to Cape Coral?

The road trip is about 184.5 miles (296.9 km) and usually takes 03h 34m 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?

Bowling Green is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.7 miles from Yalaha and 98.9 miles from Cape Coral.

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

The direct path is about 150.6 miles (242.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.9 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 9:52 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.00 one way or $54.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Yalaha and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Cape Coral.

Stop Ideas Near Bowling Green

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

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

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Sebring

41 mi away
601 East Center St
RAIL

Winter Haven

41 mi away
1800 7th St SW
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Lakeland

47 mi away
600 East Main Street
RAIL

Lakeland

47 mi away
600 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Yalaha and Cape Coral. Straight-line distance: 150.58 mi (242.33 km).

Yalaha

#1 Yalaha

Census-designated place in Lake County, Florida

Population1,364
Coordinates28.7386000, -81.8086900
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: Yalaha Road (-81.809065, 28.738613)
End: (-81.94953, 26.562855)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 297 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.51 gal
24.65 L · about $27.00
Round trip
$54.01
13.02 gal · 49.3 L
Estimated CO2
57.9 kg one way
Round trip: 115.7 kg / 255 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $27.00 $54.01
Mid-grade $4.60 $29.92 $59.84
Premium $4.90 $31.87 $63.75
Diesel $4.35 $28.32 $56.64

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Yalaha and Cape Coral. The current time is 01:10:09.

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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.