Origin
Cape Coral, FL
Afternoon in Cape Coral on Saturday
Local time
12:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cape Coral, FL to Lehigh Acres, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
44m
Distance
23.4 mi
38 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 43m
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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Lehigh Acres, FL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Cape Coral, FL to Lehigh Acres, FL covers 23.4 miles and takes about 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Cape Coral Parkway East, Cape Coral Bridge Road, College Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.72 one way before food or hotel costs.
About the Cities
Starting in Cape Coral, FL
Full guide →Cape Coral is a city in Southwest Florida. Visitors are drawn by its beaches, nature trails and sea kayaking opportunities on Black Island in Lovers Key State Park.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 23.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 44m drive with frequent turns across 23.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Cape Coral Parkway East is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Cape Coral, FL to Lehigh Acres, FL is easy. At 44m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Cape Coral, FL to Lehigh Acres, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cape Coral Parkway East | — | — |
| Cape Coral Bridge Road | — | — |
| College Parkway | — | — |
| McGregor Boulevard | — | — |
| Colonial Boulevard | — | — |
| Lee Boulevard | — | — |
| Williams Avenue | — | — |
| West 5th Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Cape Coral Parkway East
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cape Coral, FL and Lehigh Acres, FL.
1
Start on the route
95 ft
·
7 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto Cape Coral Parkway East
125 ft
·
9 sec
·
Cape Coral Parkway East
3
Continue on Cape Coral Parkway East
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Cape Coral Parkway East
4
Continue on Cape Coral Bridge Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Cape Coral Bridge Road
5
Turn slight right onto College Parkway
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
College Parkway
6
Continue on Cape Coral Bridge Road
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
Cape Coral Bridge Road
7
Turn slight left
210 ft
·
12 sec
8
Turn slight left onto McGregor Boulevard
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
McGregor Boulevard
9
Turn right
220 ft
·
10 sec
10
Continue on Colonial Boulevard
8.1 mi
·
13 min
·
Colonial Boulevard
11
Continue on Lee Boulevard
7.7 mi
·
13 min
·
Lee Boulevard
12
Turn left onto Williams Avenue
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Williams Avenue
13
Turn right onto West 5th Street
1.3 mi
·
5 min
·
West 5th Street
14
Turn left onto Richmond Avenue North
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Richmond Avenue North
15
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.72 one way
$7.45 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $4.05 | $8.10 |
| premium | $4.72 | $4.35 | $8.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.17 | $10.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7 | 0 | $2.46 | $1.12 |
| Efficient EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.05 | $0.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.28 | $1.50 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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.
Destination
Lehigh Acres, FL
Afternoon in Lehigh Acres on Saturday
Local time
12:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
2 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
44m 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 Lehigh Acres, FL covers 23.4 miles and takes about 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Cape Coral Parkway East, Cape Coral Bridge Road, College Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.7 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 $3.72 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.
The drive from Cape Coral, FL to Lehigh Acres, FL is easy. At 44m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Cape Coral, FL to Lehigh Acres, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Cape Coral, FL to Lehigh Acres, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
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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