Trip from Cape Coral, FL to Memphis, FL

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

2h 1m

Distance

96.2 mi

155 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min

4 AM

1h 53m ★

6 AM

2h 2m

8 AM

2h 19m

10 AM

2h 8m

12 PM

2h 6m

3 PM

2h 9m

5 PM

2h 18m

8 PM

1h 56m

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 Memphis, FL covers 96.2 miles and takes about 2h 1m 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 highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 65.7 miles on I 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.31 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

48.1 miles from Cape Coral, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 5m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 1m. Total distance: 96.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (73%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 1m highway drive covering 96.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 75 and North Tamiami Trail. The longest continuous stretch is about 65.7 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 20 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 65.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and North Tamiami Trail. You will hit about 12 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 6/10

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 96.2 miles you will encounter 12 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 12 key points

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

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

Turn right onto Cape Coral Parkway East

Navigation decision point

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

Turn right onto Vincennes Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

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

Enter roundabout onto Vincennes Boulevard

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

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.

90.6 mi into trip | ~1h 50m in

Take the exit toward US 301

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 224 Toward US 301

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 75	65.7 mi	1h 10m
North Tamiami Trail	10.4 mi	12m
Del Prado Boulevard North	6.5 mi	10m
Del Prado Boulevard South	5.2 mi	10m
US 301	3.5 mi	6m
Tuckers Grade	1.1 mi	2m
Tamiami Trail	0.8 mi	1m
Coronado Parkway	0.6 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 75 — 65.7 mi, about 1h 10m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on this road

95 ft · 7 sec · this road

Turn right onto Cape Coral Parkway East

125 ft · 7 sec · Cape Coral Parkway East

Turn right onto Vincennes Boulevard

357 ft · 13 sec · Vincennes Boulevard

Use the right lane.

Enter roundabout onto Vincennes Boulevard

61 ft · 2 sec · Vincennes Boulevard

Continue on Vincennes Boulevard

0.5 mi · 1 min · Vincennes Boulevard

Turn right onto Coronado Parkway

0.6 mi · 1 min · Coronado Parkway

Turn left onto CR 867A

5.2 mi · 10 min · Del Prado Boulevard South

Continue on CR 867A

6.5 mi · 10 min · Del Prado Boulevard North

Use the left lane.

Turn left onto US 41

10 mi · 12 min · North Tamiami Trail

Use the right lane.

Turn right onto CR 762

1.1 mi · 2 min · Tuckers Grade

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 56 sec

Toward I 75 North: Tampa

Merge onto I 75

66 mi · 1 hr 10 min · I 75

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

1.0 mi · 2 min

Exit 224 Toward US 301

Keep slight left at fork

269 ft · 6 sec

Turn left onto US 301

3.5 mi · 6 min · US 301

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 31 sec

Use the right lane.

Merge onto US 41

0.8 mi · 1 min · Tamiami Trail

Turn slight right onto 3rd Avenue East

401 ft · 19 sec · 3rd Avenue East

Turn right onto 25th Street East

103 ft · 4 sec · 25th Street East

Arrive at destination

25th Street East

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 48.1 miles from Cape Coral, FL, or about 1h 5m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 65.7 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 21 miles or 34m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 48.1 miles or 1h 5m 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 38m

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

Before You Leave

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 96.2 miles and 2h 1m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 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 65.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 48.1 mi from Cape Coral, FL · 1h 5m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Punta Gorda, FL

48 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

Burnt Store Marina, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Warm Mineral Springs, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 48.1 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 65.7 miles.

Arriving in Memphis, FL

The final approach into Memphis, 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 Memphis, 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

$15.31 one way

$30.62 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 34 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.40	$16.66	$33.31
premium	$4.72	$17.89	$35.78
diesel	$5.61	$21.24	$42.48

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$15

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$40–$65

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 33.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	28.9	$10.10	$4.62
Efficient EV	24.1	$8.42	$3.85
EV Truck/SUV	38.5	$13.47	$6.16

Gas CO2

34 kg

EV CO2

11 kg (68% 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

4:28 PM

EDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Memphis, FL

Afternoon in Memphis on Thursday

Local time

4:28 PM

EDT

Current temp

65°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

1 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

2h 1m 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 Memphis, FL covers 96.2 miles and takes about 2h 1m 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. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 48.1 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 $15.31 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.