Drive or Fly: Cape Coral, FL to Key West, FL?
Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.
Driving wins
MediumNo scheduled commercial flights found for RSW–EYW. At 297 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
6h 37m
Distance
297.2 mi
Total Cost
$101
CO2
120 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
2h 45m
17m in the air
Air Distance
139 mi
Total Cost
$181
CO2
35 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between RSW and EYW. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 6h 37m | 2h 45m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $101 | $181 |
| Carbon footprint | 120 kg CO2 | 35 kg CO2 |
| Flexibility | High | Low |
| Luggage | Unlimited | Restricted |
| Reliability | Weather dependent | Data unavailable |
Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 15, 2026.
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Cape Coral, FL to Key West, FL with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.