Origin
Arcadia, FL
Late night in Arcadia on Sunday
Local time
3:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Arcadia, FL to Cape Coral, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 20m
Distance
54.4 mi
88 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 14m
★
6 AM
1h 21m
8 AM
1h 33m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 26m
5 PM
1h 33m
8 PM
1h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Arcadia, FL
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Cape Coral, FL
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Arcadia to Cape Coral, you are looking at a 54.4-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 20 minutes to complete. This trip is perfectly suited as a quick day outing, requiring no overnight stays. You can expect to spend approximately $9 on fuel for the entire run. The route transitions from the inland landscape of Arcadia down toward the coastal environment of Cape Coral. Since the drive is short, you have plenty of flexibility to head out whenever it fits your schedule best. It is a straightforward connection that keeps you moving through Florida without the need for extensive planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Brevard Avenue | 22.8 mi | 31m |
| Tamiami Trail | 10.4 mi | 12m |
| Del Prado Boulevard North | 6.5 mi | 10m |
| Del Prado Boulevard South | 6.2 mi | 12m |
| I 75 | 5.8 mi | 6m |
| Tuckers Grade | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| DeSoto Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Cape Coral Parkway East | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South Brevard Avenue
— 22.8 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arcadia, FL and Cape Coral, FL.
1
Start on FL 70
463 ft
·
20 sec
·
East Hickory Street
2
Turn left onto US 17
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
DeSoto Avenue
3
Continue on US 17
23 mi
·
31 min
·
South Brevard Avenue
Use the right lane.
4
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
Toward I 75 South: Naples
5
Merge onto I 75
5.8 mi
·
6 min
·
I 75
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 158
Toward CR 762: North Fort Myers, Cape Coral
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward CR 762 West, to US 41
8
Turn straight onto CR 762
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Tuckers Grade
9
Turn left onto US 41
10 mi
·
12 min
·
Tamiami Trail
Use the right lane.
10
Turn right onto CR 867A
6.5 mi
·
10 min
·
Del Prado Boulevard North
Use the left lane.
11
Continue on CR 867A
6.2 mi
·
12 min
·
Del Prado Boulevard South
12
Turn right onto Cape Coral Parkway East
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Cape Coral Parkway East
Use the right lane.
13
Turn right
200 ft
·
14 sec
14
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.2 miles from Arcadia, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 23.4 and 41.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
23.4 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Turn left toward I 75 South: Naples
Navigation decision point
Toward I 75 South: Naples
6
29.6 mi into trip
|
~40m 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
29.9 mi into trip
|
~41m 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
5
31 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
US 41 / Tamiami Trail
Turn left onto US 41 / Tamiami Trail
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
41.4 mi into trip
|
~56m in
|
CR 867A / Del Prado Boulevard North
Turn right onto CR 867A / Del Prado Boulevard North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.66 one way
$17.32 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $9.42 | $18.84 |
| premium | $4.72 | $10.12 | $20.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.01 | $24.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.3 | 0 | $5.71 | $2.61 |
| Efficient EV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.76 | $2.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.8 | 0 | $7.62 | $3.48 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
Late night in Cape Coral on Sunday
Local time
3:46 AM
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
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
1h 20m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local driving experience rather than a high-speed interstate cruise. You will spend only about 11% of the trip on highways, meaning the majority of your time is spent navigating local roads. The longest uninterrupted section you will encounter is a 22.8-mile stretch on South Brevard Avenue. As you progress, you will shift from those local roads onto the Tamiami Trail before finishing your approach into Cape Coral via Del Prado Boulevard North. Because the route relies heavily on local streets, you should be prepared for frequent turns and a more hands-on driving feel compared to a standard freeway commute.
Only 11% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 22.8 mi on South Brevard Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 23.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 54.4 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 23.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 29.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Arcadia, FL and Cape Coral, FL, road signs point toward Cr 762: North Fort Myers, Cr 762 West and To Us 41.
Cr 762: North Fort Myers
29.6 mi in
|
~40m
Cr 762 West
29.9 mi in
|
~41m
To Us 41
29.9 mi in
|
~41m
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 1h 20m. Total distance: 54.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (11%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 22.8 miles on South Brevard Avenue. 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 23.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 29.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 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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