Origin
Lehigh Acres, FL
Afternoon in Lehigh Acres on Saturday
Local time
3:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lehigh Acres, FL to Cape Coral, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
40m
Distance
23.8 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 37m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lehigh Acres, FL
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Cape Coral, FL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Lehigh Acres, FL to Cape Coral, FL covers 23.8 miles and takes about 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East 5th Street, Williams Avenue, Lee Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.79 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East 5th Street | — | — |
| Williams Avenue | — | — |
| Lee Boulevard | — | — |
| Colonial Boulevard | — | — |
| Fowler Street | — | — |
| Boy Scout Drive | — | — |
| Summerlin Road | — | — |
| College Parkway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
East 5th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lehigh Acres, FL and Cape Coral, FL.
1
Start on Richmond Avenue North
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Richmond Avenue North
2
Turn right onto East 5th Street
1.3 mi
·
5 min
·
East 5th Street
3
Turn left onto Williams Avenue
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Williams Avenue
4
Turn right onto Lee Boulevard
7.7 mi
·
13 min
·
Lee Boulevard
5
Continue on Colonial Boulevard
6.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Colonial Boulevard
6
Turn left onto Fowler Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Fowler Street
7
Continue on Boy Scout Drive
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
Boy Scout Drive
8
Turn straight onto Summerlin Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Summerlin Road
9
Turn slight right
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
10
Keep slight right
167 ft
·
6 sec
11
Keep slight right
148 ft
·
5 sec
12
Turn straight onto College Parkway
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
College Parkway
13
Continue on Cape Coral Bridge Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Cape Coral Bridge Road
14
Continue on Cape Coral Parkway East
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Cape Coral Parkway East
15
Turn right
200 ft
·
15 sec
16
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.79 one way
$7.58 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $4.12 | $8.24 |
| premium | $4.72 | $4.43 | $8.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.25 | $10.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.50 | $1.14 |
| Efficient EV | 6 | 0 | $2.08 | $0.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.33 | $1.52 |
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
Cape Coral, FL
Afternoon in Cape Coral on Saturday
Local time
3:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°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
40m 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?
23.8 mi in 40m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: East 5th Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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 Lehigh Acres, FL to Cape Coral, FL is easy. At 40m 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 Lehigh Acres, FL to Cape Coral, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
About the Cities
Arriving 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 40m. Total distance: 23.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m 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
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lehigh Acres, FL to Cape Coral, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Cape Coral, FL before heading back.
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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