Trip from Cape Coral, FL to Laurel, FL

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 30m

Distance

67.6 mi

109 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min

4 AM

1h 23m ★

6 AM

1h 30m

8 AM

1h 44m

10 AM

1h 35m

12 PM

1h 34m

3 PM

1h 36m

5 PM

1h 43m

8 PM

1h 26m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Cape Coral, FL to Laurel, FL covers 67.6 miles and takes about 1h 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 75, North Tamiami Trail, Del Prado Boulevard North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 37.4 miles on I 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.76 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.

Midpoint

33.8 miles from Cape Coral, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 30m. Total distance: 67.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (56%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

The drive from Cape Coral, FL to Laurel, FL covers 67.6 miles and takes about 1h 30m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 18 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 37.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Cape Coral Parkway East.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 67.6 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

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 11 key points

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

4

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Cape Coral Parkway East

Turn right onto Cape Coral Parkway East

Navigation decision point

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

6

62.2 mi into trip | ~1h 20m in

Take the exit toward CR 762: Nokomis, Laurel

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

Exit 195 Toward CR 762: Nokomis, Laurel

8

62.5 mi into trip | ~1h 21m in

Keep slight left at fork toward CR 762 West

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward CR 762 West

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 Laurel, FL, road signs point toward Cr 762: Nokomis and Cr 762 West.

Cr 762: Nokomis

62.2 mi in | ~1h 20m

Cr 762 West

62.5 mi in | ~1h 21m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 75	37.4 mi	40m
North Tamiami Trail	10.4 mi	12m
Del Prado Boulevard North	6.5 mi	10m
Del Prado Boulevard South	5.2 mi	10m
Laurel Road East	3.2 mi	5m
Tamiami Trail	1.8 mi	3m
Tuckers Grade	1.1 mi	2m
Coronado Parkway	0.6 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 75 — 37.4 mi, about 40m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

37 mi · 40 min · I 75

13

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec

Exit 195 Toward CR 762: Nokomis, Laurel

14

Keep slight left at fork

483 ft · 13 sec

Toward CR 762 West Use the left lane.

15

Turn left onto CR 762

3.2 mi · 5 min · Laurel Road East

Use the left lane.

16

Turn right onto US 41

1.1 mi · 1 min · Tamiami Trail

17

Continue on US 41

0.7 mi · 1 min · Tamiami Trail

18

Arrive at destination

US 41

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 33.8 miles from Cape Coral, FL, or about 50m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 37.4 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 15 miles or 27m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 33.8 miles or 50m 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 15m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Laurel, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Cape Coral, FL

This is one driving day of about 67.6 miles and 1h 30m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Cape Coral, FL.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 37.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 33.8 mi from Cape Coral, FL · 50m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Palmona Park, FL

34 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

Palmona Park, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Punta Gorda, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 33.8 miles from Cape Coral, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Laurel, FL

The final approach into Laurel, FL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

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

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...

28 mi from route ~71 min detour Free near mile 67.6

View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.76 one way

$21.52 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 24 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.40	$11.70	$23.41
premium	$4.72	$12.57	$25.14
diesel	$5.61	$14.93	$29.85

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$11

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$36–$61

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 23.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	20.3	$7.10	$3.24
Efficient EV	16.9	$5.91	$2.70
EV Truck/SUV	27	$9.46	$4.33

Gas CO2

24 kg

EV CO2

8 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

4:22 PM

EDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Laurel, FL

Afternoon in Laurel on Thursday

Local time

4:22 PM

EDT

Current temp

--

Unavailable

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.

Road read

1h 30m 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 Laurel, FL covers 67.6 miles and takes about 1h 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 75, North Tamiami Trail, Del Prado Boulevard North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 33.8 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 $10.76 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 67.6 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

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.

Between Cape Coral, FL and Laurel, FL, road signs point toward Cr 762: Nokomis and Cr 762 West.

Yes. Nearby national parks include De Soto National Memorial.

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Trip from Cape Coral, FL to Laurel, FL

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Who Is This Route For?

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Laurel, FL

National Parks Near This Route

De Soto National Memorial

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

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Same local time

1h 30m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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