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Pace, FL
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Trip from Pace, FL to Cape Coral, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
10h 45m
Distance
580.3 mi
934 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$92
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
10h 36m
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6 AM
10h 45m
8 AM
11h 5m
10 AM
10h 52m
12 PM
10h 50m
3 PM
10h 53m
5 PM
11h 4m
8 PM
10h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pace, FL
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Cape Coral, FL
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Trip Overview
This 580.3-mile journey from Pace, Florida, to Cape Coral, Florida, is a substantial undertaking, estimated to take around 10 hours and 45 minutes of driving time. Given its length and duration, this is best split over two days, allowing for a more relaxed pace and sufficient rest. The drive primarily utilizes major interstates, with I-75 and I-10 forming the backbone of the route. You'll be looking at an estimated fuel cost of $92 for the entire trip. This route is a long-distance drive within the state of Florida, connecting two distinct regions of the Sunshine State.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
3 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
290.2 miles from Pace, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5h 20m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a predominantly interstate experience on this route, with 94% of the drive on highways. The majority of your time will be spent on I-75, which features a significant uninterrupted stretch of 277 miles. This suggests long periods of consistent highway driving. While the route is efficient for covering distance, the character is largely that of a functional, long-distance interstate cruise, designed for getting you from point A to point B rather than for leisurely sightseeing along the way.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 75 is the longest continuous segment at about 277 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and I 10. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 439.1 miles in near I 75.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 580.3 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 439.1 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 513.4 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 555.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
439.1 mi into trip
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~8h in
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I 75
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75 toward South I 75: Naples
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward South I 75: Naples
6
513.4 mi into trip
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~9h 19m in
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I 75
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
555.6 mi into trip
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~10h 5m in
Take the exit toward CR 762: North Fort Myers, Cape Coral
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 158
Toward CR 762: North Fort Myers, Cape Coral
7
555.9 mi into trip
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~10h 5m in
Keep slight right at fork toward CR 762 West, to US 41
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward CR 762 West, to US 41
6
567.3 mi into trip
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~10h 20m in
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CR 867A / Del Prado Boulevard North
Turn right onto CR 867A / Del Prado Boulevard North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 277 mi | 4h 56m |
| I 10 | 264.2 mi | 4h 43m |
| Caroline Street | 12.1 mi | 21m |
| Tamiami Trail | 10.4 mi | 12m |
| Del Prado Boulevard North | 6.5 mi | 10m |
| Del Prado Boulevard South | 6.2 mi | 12m |
| FL 87 | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Tuckers Grade | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 277 mi, about 4h 56m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pace, FL and Cape Coral, FL.
1
Start on US 90
12 mi
·
21 min
·
Caroline Street
Use the left lane.
2
Turn right onto FL 87
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
FL 87
3
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 10 East: Tallahassee
4
Merge onto I 10
264 mi
·
4 hr 43 min
·
I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 296A
Toward I-75 South: Tampa
6
Merge onto I 75
161 mi
·
2 hr 52 min
·
I 75
Use the straight lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
74 mi
·
1 hr 19 min
·
I 75
Toward South I 75: Naples
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
42 mi
·
45 min
·
I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 158
Toward CR 762: North Fort Myers, Cape Coral
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward CR 762 West, to US 41
11
Turn straight onto CR 762
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Tuckers Grade
12
Turn left onto US 41
10 mi
·
12 min
·
Tamiami Trail
Use the right lane.
13
Turn right onto CR 867A
6.5 mi
·
10 min
·
Del Prado Boulevard North
Use the left lane.
14
Continue on CR 867A
6.2 mi
·
12 min
·
Del Prado Boulevard South
15
Turn right onto Cape Coral Parkway East
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Cape Coral Parkway East
Use the right lane.
16
Turn right
200 ft
·
14 sec
17
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
For this 10-hour, 45-minute drive, planning for an overnight stop is highly recommended. Aim to depart early in the morning on your first day to maximize daylight driving and reach your chosen stopping point comfortably. With three planned stops, you can break up the 580.3 miles effectively, perhaps after covering the longest stretch on I-75. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the longer highway segments, and consider breaking up the drive around the midway point to avoid fatigue on the 277-mile stretch of I-75.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 3 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 290.2 miles from Pace, FL, or about 5h 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 277 miles.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 128 miles or 2h 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 290.2 miles or 5h 20m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 290.2 miles or 5h 20m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 9h 27m
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 Pace, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Pace, FL
Aim for roughly 290 miles and 5.4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Cape Coral, FL
Aim for roughly 290 miles and 5.4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 128 miles from Pace, FL.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 3 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 277 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 290.2 mi from Pace, FL · 5h 20m into the drive
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
191 mi into the route
Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch
This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.
Second major stop
Overnight candidate
383 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Brandon, FLOvernight Options
Night 1
290 mi · about 5.4h in
A practical overnight split lands near Gainesville, FL after about 290 miles or 5.4 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 128 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 290.2 miles from Pace, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 75 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 277 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 290 miles or 5.4 hours on the road.
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.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Cape Coral, FL with some flexibility left in the schedule.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$92.37 one way
$184.74 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
203 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $100.48 | $200.96 |
| premium | $4.72 | $107.90 | $215.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $128.12 | $256.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$92
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$222–$332
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 203 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $61 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 174.1 | 2 | $60.93 | $27.85 |
| Efficient EV | 145.1 | 1 | $50.78 | $23.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 232.1 | 2 | $81.24 | $37.14 |
Gas CO2
203 kg
EV CO2
68 kg (67% less)
Plan for 2 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Late night in Cape Coral on Friday
Local time
5:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
Time zone
1 hour later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
13 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
10h 45m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Pace, FL to Cape Coral, FL covers 580.3 miles and takes about 10h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 75, I 10, Caroline Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 290 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 290.2 miles from Pace, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $92.37 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 3 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 580.3 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 439.1 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 513.4 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 555.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Pace, FL to Cape Coral, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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