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Trip from Cape Coral, FL to Campbell, FL

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

3h 29m

Distance

145 mi

233 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$23

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min
4 AM
3h 17m ★
6 AM
3h 30m
8 AM
3h 54m
10 AM
3h 38m
12 PM
3h 36m
3 PM
3h 39m
5 PM
3h 53m
8 PM
3h 22m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

city in Lee County, Florida, United States

Cape Coral, FL

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Downtown Campbell, FL, FL

Campbell, FL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Cape Coral, FL to Campbell, FL covers 145 miles and takes about 3h 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 17, North Tamiami Trail, I 4 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 87.7 miles on US 17. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.08 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

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

72.5 miles from Cape Coral, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 42m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 29m. Total distance: 145 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (71%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 3h 29m highway drive covering 145 miles, with most of the trip on US 17 and North Tamiami Trail. The longest continuous stretch is about 87.7 miles on US 17.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 17 is the longest continuous segment at about 87.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 17 and North Tamiami Trail. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Vincennes Boulevard.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 145 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Vincennes Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 30.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 134.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 17 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

7
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Vincennes Boulevard

Turn right onto Vincennes Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
6
30.7 mi into trip | ~46m in

Take the exit toward US 17: Punta Gorda, Arcadia

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 164 Toward US 17: Punta Gorda, Arcadia
8
134.6 mi into trip | ~3h 12m in

Take the exit toward CR 532: Poinciana, Kissimmee

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 58 Toward CR 532: Poinciana, Kissimmee
9
134.8 mi into trip | ~3h 13m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Poinciana, Kissimmee

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward Poinciana, Kissimmee
6
139.1 mi into trip | ~3h 20m in | US 17; US 92 / South Orange Blossom Trail

At end of road, turn left onto US 17; US 92 / South Orange Blossom Trail

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Cape Coral, FL and Campbell, FL, road signs point toward Arcadia, Cr 532: Poinciana, Kissimmee and Poinciana.

Arcadia

30.7 mi in | ~46m

Cr 532: Poinciana

134.6 mi in | ~3h 12m

Kissimmee

134.6 mi in | ~3h 12m

Poinciana

134.8 mi in | ~3h 13m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 17 87.7 mi 2h 4m
North Tamiami Trail 10.4 mi 12m
I 4 8.9 mi 9m
Del Prado Boulevard North 6.5 mi 10m
North Buena Vista Drive 6.1 mi 9m
I 75 5.8 mi 6m
South Orange Blossom Trail 5.7 mi 9m
Del Prado Boulevard South 5.2 mi 10m
Longest stretch: US 17 — 87.7 mi, about 2h 4m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cape Coral, FL and Campbell, FL.

1

Start on this road

95 ft · 7 sec · this road
2

Turn right onto Cape Coral Parkway East

125 ft · 7 sec · Cape Coral Parkway East
3

Turn right onto Vincennes Boulevard

357 ft · 13 sec · Vincennes Boulevard
Use the right lane.
4

Enter roundabout onto Vincennes Boulevard

61 ft · 2 sec · Vincennes Boulevard
5

Continue on Vincennes Boulevard

0.5 mi · 1 min · Vincennes Boulevard
6

Turn right onto Coronado Parkway

0.6 mi · 1 min · Coronado Parkway
7

Turn left onto CR 867A

5.2 mi · 10 min · Del Prado Boulevard South
8

Continue on CR 867A

6.5 mi · 10 min · Del Prado Boulevard North
Use the left lane.
9

Turn left onto US 41

10 mi · 12 min · North Tamiami Trail
Use the right lane.
10

Turn right onto CR 762

1.1 mi · 2 min · Tuckers Grade
11

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 56 sec
Toward I 75 North: Tampa
12

Merge onto I 75

5.8 mi · 6 min · I 75
13

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 44 sec
Exit 164 Toward US 17: Punta Gorda, Arcadia
14

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 18 sec
Toward US 17 North
15

Merge onto US 17

38 mi · 51 min · US 17
16

Continue on US 17

2.5 mi · 2 min · US 17
17

Continue on US 17

1.1 mi · 1 min · US 17
18

Continue on US 17

46 mi · 1 hr 9 min · US 17
Use the left lane.
19

Turn left onto CR 557

0.1 mi · 13 sec · Pomelo Street
20

Continue on CR 557

6.1 mi · 9 min · North Buena Vista Drive
21

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min
22

Merge onto I 4

8.9 mi · 9 min · I 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 30 sec
Exit 58 Toward CR 532: Poinciana, Kissimmee Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 14 sec
Toward Poinciana, Kissimmee Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
25

Continue on CR 532

4.2 mi · 6 min · Osceola Polk Line Road
Use the left lane.
26

At end of road, turn left onto US 17; US 92

5.6 mi · 8 min · South Orange Blossom Trail
Use the left lane.
27

Continue on US 17; US 92

0.1 mi · 22 sec · South Orange Blossom Trail
Use the left lane.
28

Turn right onto Durwood Street

0.1 mi · 25 sec · Durwood Street
29

Arrive at destination

Durwood Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 72.5 miles from Cape Coral, FL, or about 1h 42m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 87.7 miles.

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 32 miles or 48m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 72.5 miles or 1h 42m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 52m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Campbell, FL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Cape Coral, 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 Cape Coral, FL

This is one driving day of about 145 miles and 3h 29m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 miles from Cape Coral, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 17 for about 87.7 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 72.5 mi from Cape Coral, FL · 1h 42m into the drive

Downtown Wauchula, FL, FL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Wauchula, FL

73 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

Punta Gorda, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Wauchula, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 72.5 miles from Cape Coral, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 17 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 87.7 miles.

Arriving in Campbell, FL

The final approach into Campbell, 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 Campbell, 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

$23.08 one way

$46.16 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 51 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $25.11 $50.21
premium $4.72 $26.96 $53.92
diesel $5.61 $32.01 $64.03

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$23

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$48–$73

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 50.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 43.5 0 $15.23 $6.96
Efficient EV 36.3 0 $12.69 $5.80
EV Truck/SUV 58 0 $20.30 $9.28

Gas CO2

51 kg

EV CO2

17 kg (67% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Cape Coral, FL

Afternoon in Cape Coral on Thursday

Local time

4:42 PM

EDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Campbell, FL

Afternoon in Campbell on Thursday

Local time

4:42 PM

EDT

Current temp

62°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

4 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

3h 29m 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 Cape Coral, FL to Campbell, FL covers 145 miles and takes about 3h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 17, North Tamiami Trail, I 4. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 72.5 miles from Cape Coral, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $23.08 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 145 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Vincennes Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 30.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 134.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Cape Coral, FL and Campbell, FL, road signs point toward Arcadia, Cr 532: Poinciana, Kissimmee and Poinciana.

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