Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
11m
Distance
5.6 mi
9 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Villas, FL
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The drive from Cape Coral, FL to Villas, FL covers 5.6 miles and takes about 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on College Parkway, Cape Coral Parkway East, Cape Coral Bridge Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 2.9 miles on College Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $0.89 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 11m. Total distance: 5.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Straightforward navigation.
This is a 11m highway drive covering 5.6 miles, with most of the trip on College Parkway and Cape Coral Parkway East. The longest continuous stretch is about 2.9 miles on College Parkway.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on College Parkway and Cape Coral Parkway East. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Cape Coral Parkway East.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 11m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Cape Coral Parkway East): Navigation decision point; near the start (Cape Coral Parkway East): Lane positioning matters here; at 5 miles (US 41 / South Cleveland Avenue): Navigation decision point.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto Cape Coral Parkway East
Navigation decision point
Continue onto Cape Coral Parkway East
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto US 41 / South Cleveland Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Bell Tower Drive
Navigation decision point
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| College Parkway | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Cape Coral Parkway East | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Cape Coral Bridge Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| South Cleveland Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Big Pine Way | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Bell Tower Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Cape Coral, FL and Villas, FL.
Start on this road
Turn right onto Cape Coral Parkway East
Continue on Cape Coral Parkway East
Continue on Cape Coral Bridge Road
Continue on College Parkway
Turn right onto US 41
Turn left onto Big Pine Way
Turn right onto Bell Tower Drive
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$0.89 one way
$1.78 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $0.97 | $1.94 |
| premium | $4.72 | $1.04 | $2.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.24 | $2.47 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 1.7 | 0 | $0.59 | $0.27 |
| Efficient EV | 1.4 | 0 | $0.49 | $0.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.78 | $0.36 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
Morning in Cape Coral on Saturday
Local time
9:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Morning in Villas on Saturday
Local time
9:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
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.
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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