Origin
Lake Clarke Shores, FL
Evening in Lake Clarke Shores on Sunday
Local time
7:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lake Clarke Shores, FL to Cape Coral, FL
Drive Time
2h 51m
Distance
175 mi
282 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$29
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 40m
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6 AM
2h 52m
8 AM
3h 14m
10 AM
2h 59m
12 PM
2h 57m
3 PM
3h 0m
5 PM
3h 12m
8 PM
2h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lake Clarke Shores, FL
Matt Fitz Gibaud
Cape Coral, FL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Lake Clarke Shores, FL to Cape Coral, FL covers 175 miles and takes about 2h 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Gregory Road, Florida Mango Road, Forest Hill Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $29.23 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.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
87.5 miles from Lake Clarke Shores, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 25m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 51m drive with frequent turns across 175 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Gregory Road 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Lake Clarke Shores, FL to Cape Coral, FL is easy. At 2h 51m 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 Lake Clarke Shores, FL to Cape Coral, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Gregory Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Florida Mango Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Forest Hill Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| State Road 7 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southern Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Palm Beach Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| FL 80 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Gregory Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Clarke Shores, FL and Cape Coral, FL.
1
Start on West Lake Drive
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
West Lake Drive
2
Turn left onto Gregory Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Gregory Road
3
At the end of the road, turn right onto Florida Mango Road
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Florida Mango Road
4
Turn left onto Forest Hill Boulevard
7.7 mi
·
13 min
·
Forest Hill Boulevard
5
Turn right onto State Road 7
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
State Road 7
6
Take the ramp left
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
7
Merge slight left onto Southern Boulevard
29 mi
·
37 min
·
Southern Boulevard
8
Turn left onto Main Street
5.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Main Street
9
Continue on East Palm Beach Road
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
East Palm Beach Road
10
Take the exit straight
23 mi
·
29 min
11
Continue straight
2.0 mi
·
2 min
12
Take the exit slight right toward FL 80 West: La Belle, Fort Myers
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
FL 80 West: La Belle, Fort Myers
13
Turn left
47 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
14
Take the exit straight toward I 75 South
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 75 South
15
Merge slight left
4.3 mi
·
4 min
16
Take the exit slight right toward FL 884: Fort Myers, Lehigh Acres
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
FL 884: Fort Myers, Lehigh Acres
17
Keep slight right to continue on SR 884: Colonial Blvd
509 ft
·
15 sec
·
SR 884: Colonial Blvd
18
Merge slight left onto Colonial Boulevard
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Colonial Boulevard
19
Turn left onto Fowler Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Fowler Street
20
Continue on Boy Scout Drive
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
Boy Scout Drive
21
Turn straight onto Summerlin Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Summerlin Road
22
Turn slight right
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
23
Keep slight right
167 ft
·
6 sec
24
Keep slight right
148 ft
·
5 sec
25
Turn straight onto College Parkway
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
College Parkway
26
Continue on Cape Coral Bridge Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Cape Coral Bridge Road
27
Continue on Cape Coral Parkway East
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Cape Coral Parkway East
28
Turn right
200 ft
·
15 sec
29
Arrive at your destination
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 87.5 miles from Lake Clarke Shores, FL, or about 1h 25m into the drive.
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 80 miles or 1h 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 87.5 miles or 1h 25m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cape Coral, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Lake Clarke Shores, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Lake Clarke Shores, FL
This is one driving day of about 175 miles and 2h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Lake Clarke Shores, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 87.5 mi from Lake Clarke Shores, FL · 1h 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
88 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 87.5 miles from Lake Clarke Shores, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Cape Coral, FL
The final approach into Cape Coral, 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 Cape Coral, 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
$29.23 one way
$58.47 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
61 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $31.67 | $63.33 |
| premium | $4.90 | $33.73 | $67.46 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $38.88 | $77.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 61.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 52.5 | 0 | $18.38 | $8.40 |
| Efficient EV | 43.8 | 0 | $15.31 | $7.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 70 | 0 | $24.50 | $11.20 |
Gas CO2
61 kg
EV CO2
20 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.
Destination
Cape Coral, FL
Evening in Cape Coral on Sunday
Local time
7:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
67°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
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
2h 51m 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 Lake Clarke Shores, FL to Cape Coral, FL covers 175 miles and takes about 2h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Gregory Road, Florida Mango Road, Forest Hill Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 87.5 miles from Lake Clarke Shores, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $29.23 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Lake Clarke Shores, FL to Cape Coral, FL is easy. At 2h 51m 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 Lake Clarke Shores, FL to Cape Coral, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Lake Clarke Shores, FL to Cape Coral, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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