Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
51m
Distance
33.6 mi
54 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cape Coral, FL
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Cleveland, FL
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This short 33.6-mile drive from Cape Coral, FL to Cleveland, FL will take you about 51 minutes to complete. It's a quick trip that is easily manageable as a day trip, so no overnight stay is required. With a fuel cost estimated at $5, this route is quite economical. You'll spend about a quarter of your time on the highway, with the rest on local roads. The drive offers a turn-heavy local road experience, making it a bit more engaging than a simple interstate cruise. Given its short length and low fuel cost, this trip is perfect for a spontaneous outing.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Tamiami Trail | 10.4 mi | 12m |
| Del Prado Boulevard North | 6.5 mi | 10m |
| I 75 | 5.8 mi | 6m |
| Del Prado Boulevard South | 5.2 mi | 10m |
| US 17 | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Tuckers Grade | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Coronado Parkway | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Vincennes Boulevard | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Cape Coral, FL and Cleveland, FL.
Start on this road
Turn right onto Cape Coral Parkway East
Turn right onto Vincennes Boulevard
Enter roundabout onto Vincennes Boulevard
Continue on Vincennes Boulevard
Turn right onto Coronado Parkway
Turn left onto CR 867A
Continue on CR 867A
Turn left onto US 41
Turn right onto CR 762
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 75
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto US 17
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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.
A short stop after about 33.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 16.8 miles from Cape Coral, 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 31 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto Cape Coral Parkway East
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Vincennes Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Enter roundabout onto Vincennes Boulevard
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Take the exit toward US 17: Punta Gorda, Arcadia
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward US 17 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Regular Gas
$5.35 one way
$10.70 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $5.82 | $11.64 |
| premium | $4.72 | $6.25 | $12.50 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.42 | $14.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.53 | $1.61 |
| Efficient EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.94 | $1.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.70 | $2.15 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Cape Coral on Tuesday
Local time
5:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Mostly Clear
Destination
Late night in Cleveland on Tuesday
Local time
5:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Expect a rather turn-heavy local drive for the majority of this 33.6-mile journey from Cape Coral to Cleveland. While 26% of the route involves highway driving, primarily on I-75, the bulk of your travel will be on surface streets. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 10.4 miles along North Tamiami Trail. This means you'll be navigating through various local roads, including Del Prado Boulevard North, before merging onto the interstate. The driving experience will likely involve frequent adjustments and a more varied pace compared to a pure highway route.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Cape Coral Parkway East.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 33.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 51m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Cape Coral Parkway East): Navigation decision point; near the start (Vincennes Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.1 miles (Vincennes Boulevard): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Cape Coral, FL to Cleveland, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Arcadia along the way.
Arcadia
Founded 1957
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).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 51m. Total distance: 33.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
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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