Origin
Cape Coral, FL
Evening in Cape Coral on Friday
Local time
8:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cape Coral, FL to Cleveland, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
51m
Distance
33.6 mi
54 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cape Coral, FL
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Cleveland, FL
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Trip Overview
This short 33.6-mile drive from Cape Coral, FL to Cleveland, FL will take you about 51 minutes to complete. It's a quick trip that is easily manageable as a day trip, so no overnight stay is required. With a fuel cost estimated at $5, this route is quite economical. You'll spend about a quarter of your time on the highway, with the rest on local roads. The drive offers a turn-heavy local road experience, making it a bit more engaging than a simple interstate cruise. Given its short length and low fuel cost, this trip is perfect for a spontaneous outing.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 51m. Total distance: 33.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a rather turn-heavy local drive for the majority of this 33.6-mile journey from Cape Coral to Cleveland. While 26% of the route involves highway driving, primarily on I-75, the bulk of your travel will be on surface streets. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 10.4 miles along North Tamiami Trail. This means you'll be navigating through various local roads, including Del Prado Boulevard North, before merging onto the interstate. The driving experience will likely involve frequent adjustments and a more varied pace compared to a pure highway route.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Tamiami Trail is the longest continuous segment at about 10.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Cape Coral Parkway East.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 33.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 51m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Cape Coral Parkway East): Navigation decision point; near the start (Vincennes Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.1 miles (Vincennes Boulevard): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Cape Coral Parkway East
Turn right onto Cape Coral Parkway East
Navigation decision point
7
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Vincennes Boulevard
Turn right onto Vincennes Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Vincennes Boulevard
Enter roundabout onto Vincennes Boulevard
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
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
5
31 mi into trip
|
~47m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 17 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward US 17 North
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Cape Coral, FL to Cleveland, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Arcadia along the way.
Arcadia
30.7 mi in
|
~46m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Tamiami Trail | 10.4 mi | 12m |
| Del Prado Boulevard North | 6.5 mi | 10m |
| I 75 | 5.8 mi | 6m |
| Del Prado Boulevard South | 5.2 mi | 10m |
| US 17 | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Tuckers Grade | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Coronado Parkway | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Vincennes Boulevard | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
North Tamiami Trail
— 10.4 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cape Coral, FL and Cleveland, 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
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
US 17
16
Arrive at destination
US 17
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.8 mi from Cape Coral, FL · 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 33.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.8 miles from Cape Coral, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Cleveland, FL
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Cleveland, FL if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.35 one way
$10.70 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $5.82 | $11.64 |
| premium | $4.72 | $6.25 | $12.50 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.42 | $14.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.53 | $1.61 |
| Efficient EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.94 | $1.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.70 | $2.15 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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.
Destination
Cleveland, FL
Evening in Cleveland on Friday
Local time
8:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
2 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
51m 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 Cleveland, FL covers 33.6 miles and takes about 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Tamiami Trail, Del Prado Boulevard North, I 75. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.8 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 $5.35 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.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 33.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 51m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Cape Coral Parkway East): Navigation decision point; near the start (Vincennes Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.1 miles (Vincennes Boulevard): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
On the drive from Cape Coral, FL to Cleveland, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Arcadia along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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