Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
2h 47m
Distance
116.4 mi
187 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
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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Inwood, FL
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This 116.4-mile drive from Cape Coral to Inwood, Florida, is a straightforward 2-hour and 47-minute journey. Primarily utilizing US 17 and North Tamiami Trail, with a portion on Del Prado Boulevard North, it's a highway-focused trip with 74% of the route on major roads. With an estimated fuel cost of $19, this route is perfectly suited for a single day trip, allowing you to complete it without needing an overnight stay. The drive offers a practical way to travel within Florida, connecting two points without significant detours or complexities.
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
58.2 miles from Cape Coral, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 23m into the drive .
Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this 116.4-mile trip, as 74% of it is spent on major thoroughfares like US 17 and North Tamiami Trail. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 79.8 miles along US 17, offering a good pace for covering distance. While primarily highway, the inclusion of Del Prado Boulevard North suggests some transition into more local road settings as you approach your destination. This balance provides a consistent driving experience with moments of varied scenery.
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.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 116.4 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 0.1 miles (Vincennes Boulevard): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 30.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto Vincennes Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Enter roundabout onto Vincennes Boulevard
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Take the exit toward US 17: Punta Gorda, Arcadia
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward US 17 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Turn right onto Spirit Lake Road
Lane positioning matters here
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Cape Coral, FL to Inwood, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Arcadia along the way.
Arcadia
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 17 | 79.8 mi | 1h 50m |
| 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 |
| Recker Highway | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Old Nine Foot Road | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Tuckers Grade | 1.1 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between Cape Coral, FL and Inwood, FL.
Start on this road
Turn right onto Cape Coral Parkway East
Turn right onto Vincennes Boulevard
Enter roundabout onto Vincennes Boulevard
Continue on Vincennes Boulevard
Turn right onto Coronado Parkway
Turn left onto CR 867A
Continue on CR 867A
Turn left onto US 41
Turn right onto CR 762
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 75
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto US 17
Continue on US 17
Continue on US 17
Continue on US 17
Turn left onto FL 540
Turn right onto FL 620
Continue on FL 655
Turn right onto Spirit Lake Road
Turn right onto CR 542
Turn left onto 34th Street Northwest
Turn right onto Avenue M Northwest
Arrive at destination
Given the manageable 2-hour and 47-minute duration, you can easily complete this drive in one day. Consider leaving in the morning to maximize daylight and allow ample time for your single planned stop, which is conveniently positioned along the route. With a fuel cost estimated at $19, budgeting is simple for this trip. The longest stretch of 79.8 miles on US 17 means you can settle in for a consistent drive, so be sure to have your preferred in-car entertainment ready. Keep an eye out for signs indicating the transition onto Del Prado Boulevard North as you near Inwood.
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.
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 26 miles or 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 58.2 miles or 1h 23m 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 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Inwood, FL than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Cape Coral, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 116.4 miles and 2h 47m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 58.2 mi from Cape Coral, FL · 1h 23m 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.
A short stop after about 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 58.2 miles from Cape Coral, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 17 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 79.8 miles.
The final approach into Inwood, 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 Inwood, FL.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$18.53 one way
$37.06 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $20.15 | $40.31 |
| premium | $4.72 | $21.64 | $43.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $25.70 | $51.40 |
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: 40.7 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 | 34.9 | 0 | $12.22 | $5.59 |
| Efficient EV | 29.1 | 0 | $10.19 | $4.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 46.6 | 0 | $16.30 | $7.45 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Cape Coral on Wednesday
Local time
8:19 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Mostly Clear
Destination
Evening in Inwood on Wednesday
Local time
8:19 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
62°F
Arcadia, FL
58 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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