Origin
Alturas, FL
Morning in Alturas on Wednesday
Local time
7:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Alturas, FL to Cape Coral, FL
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
2h 13m
Distance
116.9 mi
188 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 4m
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6 AM
2h 13m
8 AM
2h 32m
10 AM
2h 20m
12 PM
2h 18m
3 PM
2h 21m
5 PM
2h 31m
8 PM
2h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Alturas, FL
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Cape Coral, FL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Alturas, FL to Cape Coral, FL covers 116.9 miles and takes about 2h 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 3rd Street, Poinsettia Road, Perch Lake Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.61 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
58.5 miles from Alturas, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 6m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 2h 13m drive with frequent turns across 116.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
3rd Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Alturas, FL to Cape Coral, FL is easy. At 2h 13m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Alturas, FL to Cape Coral, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 3rd Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Poinsettia Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Perch Lake Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Alturas Babson Park Cutoff Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 80 Foot Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Homeland-Garfield Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 75 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| CR 762 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
3rd Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alturas, FL and Cape Coral, FL.
1
Start on Central Avenue
39 ft
·
7 sec
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Central Avenue
2
Turn left onto 3rd Street
492 ft
·
16 sec
·
3rd Street
3
Turn right onto Poinsettia Road
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Poinsettia Road
4
Continue on Perch Lake Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Perch Lake Road
5
Turn right onto Alturas Babson Park Cutoff Road
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Alturas Babson Park Cutoff Road
6
At the end of the road, turn left onto 80 Foot Road
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
80 Foot Road
7
Turn right onto Homeland-Garfield Road
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Homeland-Garfield Road
8
Turn left
24 mi
·
34 min
9
Continue straight
1.1 mi
·
1 min
10
Continue straight
2.5 mi
·
2 min
11
Continue straight
39 mi
·
52 min
12
Turn left onto I 75 South: Naples
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
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I 75 South: Naples
13
Merge slight left
5.8 mi
·
6 min
14
Take the exit slight right toward CR 762: North Fort Myers, Cape Coral
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
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CR 762: North Fort Myers, Cape Coral
15
Keep slight right to continue on CR 762 West, to US 41
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
CR 762 West, to US 41
16
Turn straight onto Tuckers Grade
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Tuckers Grade
17
Turn left onto Tamiami Trail
10 mi
·
12 min
·
Tamiami Trail
18
Turn right onto Del Prado Boulevard North
6.5 mi
·
10 min
·
Del Prado Boulevard North
19
Continue on Del Prado Boulevard South
6.2 mi
·
12 min
·
Del Prado Boulevard South
20
Turn right onto Cape Coral Parkway East
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Cape Coral Parkway East
21
Turn right
200 ft
·
15 sec
22
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 58.5 miles from Alturas, FL, or about 1h 6m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 58.5 miles or 1h 6m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 49m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cape Coral, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Alturas, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Alturas, FL
This is one driving day of about 116.9 miles and 2h 13m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Alturas, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 58.5 mi from Alturas, FL · 1h 6m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
58 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 58.5 miles from Alturas, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Cape Coral, FL
The final approach into Cape Coral, FL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Cape Coral, FL.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.61 one way
$37.21 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
41 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $20.24 | $40.48 |
| premium | $4.72 | $21.74 | $43.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $25.81 | $51.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 35.1 | 0 | $12.27 | $5.61 |
| Efficient EV | 29.2 | 0 | $10.23 | $4.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 46.8 | 0 | $16.37 | $7.48 |
Gas CO2
41 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Cape Coral, FL
Morning in Cape Coral on Wednesday
Local time
7:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
5 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 13m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Alturas, FL to Cape Coral, FL covers 116.9 miles and takes about 2h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 3rd Street, Poinsettia Road, Perch Lake Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 58.5 miles from Alturas, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.61 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Alturas, FL to Cape Coral, FL is easy. At 2h 13m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Alturas, FL to Cape Coral, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Alturas, FL to Cape Coral, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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