Origin
Cape Coral, FL
Late night in Cape Coral on Sunday
Local time
4:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cape Coral, FL to Zolfo Springs, 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 44m
Distance
74 mi
119 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 37m
★
6 AM
1h 45m
8 AM
2h 1m
10 AM
1h 50m
12 PM
1h 49m
3 PM
1h 51m
5 PM
2h 0m
8 PM
1h 40m
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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Zolfo Springs, FL
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 74-mile drive from Cape Coral to Zolfo Springs, Florida, can be completed in about 1 hour and 44 minutes, making it an ideal day trip. With 67% of the journey on highways, you'll experience a focused drive primarily utilizing US 17 and North Tamiami Trail. The estimated fuel cost is a modest $12, so budget-friendly travel is certainly achievable. This route is perfect for a quick excursion within the state, offering a no-fuss transition between two Florida locales. You won't need to worry about overnight stays, giving you flexibility to depart and arrive on your own schedule.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
37 miles from Cape Coral, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 55m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 17 | 42.8 mi | 56m |
| 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 |
| Tuckers Grade | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Coronado Parkway | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Vincennes Boulevard | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 17
— 42.8 mi, about 56m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cape Coral, FL and Zolfo Springs, FL.
1
Start on this road
95 ft
·
7 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Cape Coral Parkway East
125 ft
·
7 sec
·
Cape Coral Parkway East
3
Turn right onto Vincennes Boulevard
357 ft
·
13 sec
·
Vincennes Boulevard
Use the right lane.
4
Enter roundabout onto Vincennes Boulevard
61 ft
·
2 sec
·
Vincennes Boulevard
5
Continue on Vincennes Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Vincennes Boulevard
6
Turn right onto Coronado Parkway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Coronado Parkway
7
Turn left onto CR 867A
5.2 mi
·
10 min
·
Del Prado Boulevard South
8
Continue on CR 867A
6.5 mi
·
10 min
·
Del Prado Boulevard North
Use the left lane.
9
Turn left onto US 41
10 mi
·
12 min
·
North Tamiami Trail
Use the right lane.
10
Turn right onto CR 762
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Tuckers Grade
11
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Toward I 75 North: Tampa
12
Merge onto I 75
5.8 mi
·
6 min
·
I 75
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 164
Toward US 17: Punta Gorda, Arcadia
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward US 17 North
15
Merge onto US 17
38 mi
·
51 min
·
US 17
16
Continue on US 17
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
US 17
17
Continue on US 17
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
US 17
18
Continue on US 17
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US 17
19
Turn left onto 6th Avenue
318 ft
·
9 sec
·
6th Avenue
20
Arrive at destination
6th Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the manageable 1 hour and 44-minute duration, this route offers great flexibility. You can easily depart in the morning and be back by evening, or head out later in the day. Since there are no designated stops in the data, plan your own breaks as needed, perhaps during the 42.8-mile stretch on US 17. Keep an eye on your fuel, as the estimated cost is $12, and refueling might be best done before embarking on the longer highway segments. A practical tip: consider leaving Cape Coral early to avoid potential local traffic on Del Prado Boulevard North.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 37 miles from Cape Coral, FL, or about 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 42.8 miles.
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 16 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 37 miles or 55m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 30m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Zolfo Springs, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Cape Coral, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Cape Coral, FL
This is one driving day of about 74 miles and 1h 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Cape Coral, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 17 for about 42.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
37 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 37 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 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.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Cape Coral Parkway East
Turn right onto Cape Coral Parkway East
Navigation decision point
7
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Vincennes Boulevard
Turn right onto Vincennes Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Vincennes Boulevard
Enter roundabout onto Vincennes Boulevard
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
30.7 mi into trip
|
~46m in
Take the exit toward US 17: Punta Gorda, Arcadia
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 164
Toward US 17: Punta Gorda, Arcadia
5
31 mi into trip
|
~47m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 17 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward US 17 North
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.78 one way
$23.56 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $12.81 | $25.63 |
| premium | $4.72 | $13.76 | $27.52 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.34 | $32.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.2 | 0 | $7.77 | $3.55 |
| Efficient EV | 18.5 | 0 | $6.48 | $2.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 29.6 | 0 | $10.36 | $4.74 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% 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
Zolfo Springs, FL
Late night in Zolfo Springs on Sunday
Local time
4:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 44m 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 highway-focused drive for this trip, with 67% of your time spent on faster roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch measures 42.8 miles on US 17, offering a solid period of consistent travel. You'll navigate primarily via US 17 and North Tamiami Trail, with Del Prado Boulevard North also playing a role in your journey. This route's character is less about winding scenic byways and more about efficient travel between points.
67% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 42.8 mi on US 17.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 17 and North Tamiami Trail. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Cape Coral Parkway East.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 74 miles you will encounter 11 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: 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.
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.
On the drive from Cape Coral, FL to Zolfo Springs, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Arcadia along the way.
Arcadia
30.7 mi in
|
~46m
About the Cities
Starting 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 44m. Total distance: 74 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 42.8 miles on US 17. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Zolfo Springs, FL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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: 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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Zolfo Springs, 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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