Trip from Oak Hill, FL to Cape Coral, FL

Drive Time

5h 20m

Distance

323.2 mi

520 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$54

one way

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Trip Overview

The drive from Oak Hill, FL to Cape Coral, FL covers 323.2 miles and takes about 5h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Cardan Road, Timuquana Road, Jacksonville Heights Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $53.99 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

161.6 miles from Oak Hill, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 40m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 5h 20m drive with frequent turns across 323.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Cardan 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 5h 20m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Oak Hill, FL to Cape Coral, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Cardan Road	Unavailable	Refreshing
Timuquana Road	Unavailable	Refreshing
Jacksonville Heights Road	Unavailable	Refreshing
103rd Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
POW-MIA Memorial Parkway	Unavailable	Refreshing
Normandy Boulevard	Unavailable	Refreshing
US 301	Unavailable	Refreshing
Sid Martin Highway	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Cardan Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oak Hill, FL and Cape Coral, FL.

Start on Aires Road

75 ft · 9 sec · Aires Road

Turn left onto Cardan Road

0.1 mi · 34 sec · Cardan Road

Turn left onto Timuquana Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Timuquana Road

Continue on Jacksonville Heights Road

0.2 mi · 27 sec · Jacksonville Heights Road

Continue on 103rd Street

2.0 mi · 3 min · 103rd Street

Continue on Jacksonville Heights Road

0.1 mi · 18 sec · Jacksonville Heights Road

Continue on 103rd Street

3.0 mi · 5 min · 103rd Street

Continue on Jacksonville Heights Road

0.1 mi · 13 sec · Jacksonville Heights Road

Continue on 103rd Street

2.1 mi · 3 min · 103rd Street

Turn right onto POW-MIA Memorial Parkway

0.2 mi · 26 sec · POW-MIA Memorial Parkway

Turn left onto Normandy Boulevard

8.6 mi · 11 min · Normandy Boulevard

At the end of the road, turn left onto US 301 Highway South

31 mi · 37 min · US 301 Highway South

Keep slight left to continue on Sid Martin Highway

39 mi · 48 min · Sid Martin Highway

Turn right onto Northwest 70th Street

1.5 mi · 2 min · Northwest 70th Street

Continue on Northwest 77th Street

1.2 mi · 2 min · Northwest 77th Street

Take the ramp straight toward I 75 South: Tampa

0.6 mi · 1 min · I 75 South: Tampa

Merge slight left

83 mi · 1 hr 28 min

Keep slight left to continue on South I 75: Naples

74 mi · 1 hr 19 min · South I 75: Naples

Keep slight left

42 mi · 45 min

Take the exit slight right toward CR 762: North Fort Myers, Cape Coral

0.3 mi · 37 sec · CR 762: North Fort Myers, Cape Coral

Keep slight right to continue on CR 762 West, to US 41

0.2 mi · 21 sec · CR 762 West, to US 41

Turn straight onto Tuckers Grade

0.9 mi · 1 min · Tuckers Grade

Turn left onto Tamiami Trail

10 mi · 12 min · Tamiami Trail

Turn right onto Del Prado Boulevard North

6.5 mi · 10 min · Del Prado Boulevard North

Continue on Del Prado Boulevard South

6.2 mi · 12 min · Del Prado Boulevard South

Turn right onto Cape Coral Parkway East

0.3 mi · 41 sec · Cape Coral Parkway East

Turn right

200 ft · 15 sec

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 161.6 miles from Oak Hill, FL, or about 2h 40m 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 19m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 161.6 miles or 2h 40m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 22m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cape Coral, FL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Oak Hill, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Oak Hill, FL

This is one driving day of about 323.2 miles and 5h 20m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Oak Hill, 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 161.6 mi from Oak Hill, FL · 2h 40m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lakeland, FL

162 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

Gainesville, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lakeland, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 161.6 miles from Oak Hill, 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

$53.99 one way

$107.98 round trip

$4.24/gal 25.4 MPG avg 113 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$58.48	$116.96
premium	$4.90	$62.30	$124.60
diesel	$5.64	$71.80	$143.61

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$54

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$79–$104

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 113.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $34 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	97	1	$33.94	$15.51
Efficient EV	80.8	0	$28.28	$12.93
EV Truck/SUV	129.3	1	$45.25	$20.68

Gas CO2

113 kg

EV CO2

38 kg (66% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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.

Forecast data refreshed 19 hours ago

Origin

Oak Hill, FL

Afternoon in Oak Hill on Sunday

Local time

3:20 PM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Cape Coral, FL

Afternoon in Cape Coral on Sunday

Local time

3:20 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

4 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

5h 20m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Oak Hill, FL to Cape Coral, FL covers 323.2 miles and takes about 5h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Cardan Road, Timuquana Road, Jacksonville Heights Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 161.6 miles from Oak Hill, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $53.99 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

This is a straightforward 5h 20m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Oak Hill, FL to Cape Coral, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Oak Hill, FL to Cape Coral, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.