Origin
Estero, FL
Afternoon in Estero on Saturday
Local time
4:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Estero, FL to Fort Myers, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
26m
Distance
14.8 mi
24 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Estero, FL
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Fort Myers, FL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Estero, FL to Fort Myers, FL covers 14.8 miles and takes about 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Metro Parkway, South Tamiami Trail, Michael G Rippe Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.7 miles on Metro Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.36 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Metro Parkway | 5.7 mi | 9m |
| South Tamiami Trail | 4 mi | 6m |
| Michael G Rippe Parkway | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| Old Metro Parkway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Hanson Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Broadway Avenue East | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Sandy Lane | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Ironbridge Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Metro Parkway
— 5.7 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Estero, FL and Fort Myers, FL.
1
Start on Sandy Lane
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Sandy Lane
2
Turn left onto Broadway Avenue East
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway Avenue East
3
Turn right onto US 41
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
South Tamiami Trail
4
Turn right onto FL 739
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Michael G Rippe Parkway
5
Continue on FL 739
5.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Metro Parkway
Use the left lane.
6
Turn right onto Old Metro Parkway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Metro Parkway
7
At end of road, turn right onto Hanson Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Hanson Street
8
Turn right onto Ironbridge Boulevard
327 ft
·
19 sec
·
Ironbridge Boulevard
9
Turn left
438 ft
·
32 sec
10
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 14.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Broadway Avenue East
Turn left onto Broadway Avenue East
Navigation decision point
3
0.6 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 41 / South Tamiami Trail
Turn right onto US 41 / South Tamiami Trail
Navigation decision point
4
13.1 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
Old Metro Parkway
Turn right onto Old Metro Parkway
Navigation decision point
4
14 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
Hanson Street
At end of road, turn right onto Hanson Street
Navigation decision point
5
14.7 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.36 one way
$4.71 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $2.56 | $5.13 |
| premium | $4.72 | $2.75 | $5.50 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.27 | $6.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.55 | $0.71 |
| Efficient EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.30 | $0.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.07 | $0.95 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Fort Myers, FL
Afternoon in Fort Myers on Saturday
Local time
4:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
67°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
26m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
14.8 mi in 26m, mostly highway — 5.7 mi of that is on Metro Parkway.
63% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.7 mi on Metro Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Metro Parkway and South Tamiami Trail. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near Broadway Avenue East.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 26m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Broadway Avenue East): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (US 41 / South Tamiami Trail): Navigation decision point; at 13.1 miles (Old Metro Parkway): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 14.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (63%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.7 miles on Metro Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Broadway Avenue East): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (US 41 / South Tamiami Trail): Navigation decision point; at 13.1 miles (Old Metro Parkway): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Fort Myers, FL before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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