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Trip from Cape Coral, FL to Fleming Island, FL

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

6h 10m

Distance

302.7 mi

487 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$48

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
5h 58m ★
6 AM
6h 11m
8 AM
6h 36m
10 AM
6h 19m
12 PM
6h 17m
3 PM
6h 21m
5 PM
6h 35m
8 PM
6h 3m

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

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city in Lee County, Florida, United States

Cape Coral, FL

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Downtown Fleming Island, FL, FL

Fleming Island, FL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Cape Coral, FL to Fleming Island, FL covers 302.7 miles and takes about 6h 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 75, FL 21, US 301 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 198.8 miles on I 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $48.18 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

151.4 miles from Cape Coral, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 56m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 10m. Total distance: 302.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 10m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (86%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 6h 10m highway drive covering 302.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 75 and FL 21. The longest continuous stretch is about 198.8 miles on I 75.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 75 is the longest continuous segment at about 198.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and FL 21. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Vincennes Boulevard.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 10m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 16 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Vincennes Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.1 miles (Vincennes Boulevard): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 24.9 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 16 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.
5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Vincennes Boulevard

Enter roundabout onto Vincennes Boulevard

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

5
24.9 mi into trip | ~40m in | I 75

Merge onto I 75

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
223.7 mi into trip | ~4h 14m in

Take the exit toward FL 326

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 358 Toward FL 326
6
260.5 mi into trip | ~5h 3m in | FL 21

Turn left onto FL 21

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 75 198.8 mi 3h 33m
FL 21 31.8 mi 46m
US 301 26 mi 32m
North Tamiami Trail 10.4 mi 12m
Doctors Inlet Road 8.1 mi 14m
County Road 219A 6.5 mi 8m
Del Prado Boulevard North 6.5 mi 10m
Del Prado Boulevard South 5.2 mi 10m
Longest stretch: I 75 — 198.8 mi, about 3h 33m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cape Coral, FL and Fleming Island, 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

199 mi · 3 hr 33 min · I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 32 sec
Exit 358 Toward FL 326 Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Turn slight right

144 ft · 4 sec
15

Turn slight right onto FL 326

1.1 mi · 1 min · FL 326
Use the straight / right lanes.
16

Continue on FL 326

1.5 mi · 2 min · Northwest 70th Street
17

Turn left onto US 301; US 441

5.5 mi · 6 min · US 301; US 441
Use the left lane.
18

Turn straight onto US 301

21 mi · 26 min · US 301
Toward North US 301: Starke
19

Turn straight onto CR 219A

6.5 mi · 8 min · County Road 219A
20

At end of road, turn right onto FL 26

1.4 mi · 2 min · FL 26
21

Turn left onto FL 21

32 mi · 46 min · FL 21
Use the left lane.
22

Turn slight right onto Doctors Inlet Road

8.1 mi · 14 min · Doctors Inlet Road
23

Continue on CR 220

0.8 mi · 1 min · County Road 220
24

Turn right onto East West Parkway

0.6 mi · 1 min · East West Parkway
25

Turn right onto Town Center Boulevard

0.5 mi · 1 min · Town Center Boulevard
26

Enter roundabout

22 ft · 0 sec
27

Continue

54 ft · 2 sec
28

Continue on Radar Road

0.3 mi · 1 min · Radar Road
29

Turn right

0.1 mi · 40 sec
30

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 151.4 miles from Cape Coral, FL, or about 2h 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 198.8 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 67 miles or 1h 25m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 151.4 miles or 2h 56m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 46m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fleming Island, 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 302.7 miles and 6h 10m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 67 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 I 75 for about 198.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 151.4 mi from Cape Coral, FL · 2h 56m into the drive

city in Florida, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bushnell, FL

151 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

Lake Sarasota, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 67 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Mango, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 151.4 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 I 75 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 198.8 miles.

Arriving in Fleming Island, FL

The final approach into Fleming Island, 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 Fleming Island, FL.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

De Soto National Memorial

De Soto National Memorial

National Memorial

In May 1539, Conquistador Hernando de Soto’s army of soldiers, hired mercenaries, craftsmen, and clergy made landfall in Tampa Bay. They were met with fierce resistance of indigenous people protecting...

8 mi from route ~21 min detour Free near mile 93.9
View on nps.gov
Castillo de San Marcos National Monument

Castillo de San Marcos National Monument

National Monument

Built by the Spanish in St. Augustine to defend Florida and the Atlantic trade route, Castillo de San Marcos National Monument preserves the oldest masonry fortification in the continental United Stat...

28 mi from route ~70 min detour $15 near mile 302.7
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$48.18 one way

$96.36 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 106 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $52.41 $104.82
premium $4.72 $56.29 $112.57
diesel $5.61 $66.83 $133.66

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$48

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$73–$98

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 105.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 90.8 1 $31.78 $14.53
Efficient EV 75.7 0 $26.49 $12.11
EV Truck/SUV 121.1 1 $42.38 $19.37

Gas CO2

106 kg

EV CO2

35 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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

Evening in Cape Coral on Thursday

Local time

8:59 PM

EDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Fleming Island, FL

Evening in Fleming Island on Thursday

Local time

8:59 PM

EDT

Current temp

80°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

14 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

6h 10m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

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 Fleming Island, FL covers 302.7 miles and takes about 6h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 75, FL 21, US 301. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 151.4 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 $48.18 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 10m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 16 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Vincennes Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.1 miles (Vincennes Boulevard): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 24.9 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Cape Coral, FL to Fleming Island, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include De Soto National Memorial and Castillo de San Marcos National Monument.

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