Origin
Fort Myers, FL
Late night in Fort Myers on Tuesday
Local time
5:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fort Myers, FL to Iona, FL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
25m
Distance
13 mi
21 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fort Myers, FL
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Iona, FL
Joana Miriam
Trip Overview
This short 13-mile drive from Fort Myers to Iona, Florida, is best tackled in about 25 minutes, making it a perfect addition to any day trip. With a minimal fuel cost of around $2, you won't need to worry about breaking the bank on gas. The route primarily utilizes McGregor Boulevard, Fowler Street, and Colonial Boulevard, offering a local driving experience with plenty of turns. Since it's so brief, this trip is ideal for a single day, allowing for flexibility in your schedule. You'll stay within the Florida region for the entire journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| McGregor Boulevard | 6.3 mi | 10m |
| Fowler Street | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Colonial Boulevard | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Hanson Street | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Iona Road | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Bain Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Ironbridge Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Chatham Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
McGregor Boulevard
— 6.3 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Myers, FL and Iona, FL.
1
Start on this road
438 ft
·
34 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn right onto Ironbridge Boulevard
327 ft
·
16 sec
·
Ironbridge Boulevard
3
Turn right onto Hanson Street
426 ft
·
11 sec
·
Hanson Street
4
Enter roundabout onto Hanson Street
400 ft
·
11 sec
·
Hanson Street
5
Continue on Hanson Street
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Hanson Street
6
Turn left onto Fowler Street
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Fowler Street
Use the left lane.
7
Turn right onto FL 884
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Colonial Boulevard
8
Continue on Colonial Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Colonial Boulevard
Toward FL 867
9
Turn slight left onto FL 867
6.3 mi
·
10 min
·
McGregor Boulevard
10
Turn slight right onto Iona Road
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Iona Road
11
Turn right onto Bain Road
385 ft
·
18 sec
·
Bain Road
12
Turn right onto Chatham Drive
145 ft
·
6 sec
·
Chatham Drive
13
Arrive at destination
Chatham Drive
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 12.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Ironbridge Boulevard
At end of road, turn right onto Ironbridge Boulevard
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Hanson Street
Turn right onto Hanson Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Hanson Street
Enter roundabout onto Hanson Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
1.7 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Fowler Street
Turn left onto Fowler Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
12.9 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
Chatham Drive
Turn right onto Chatham Drive
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.07 one way
$4.14 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $2.25 | $4.50 |
| premium | $4.72 | $2.42 | $4.83 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.87 | $5.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.37 | $0.62 |
| Efficient EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.14 | $0.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.82 | $0.83 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Iona, FL
Late night in Iona on Tuesday
Local time
5:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
85°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
14 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
25m 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 drive on this route, with no highway miles to speak of. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 6.3 miles on McGregor Boulevard. As you navigate, you'll primarily be on main local roads, meaning you should anticipate frequent intersections and traffic signals. This isn't a high-speed journey; rather, it's a series of connections through populated areas within Florida. Be prepared for the road to feel more like a series of neighborhood streets than an open highway.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.3 mi on McGregor Boulevard.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Ironbridge Boulevard.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 25m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Ironbridge Boulevard): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.1 miles (Hanson Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Hanson Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
About the Cities
Starting in Fort Myers, FL
Full guide →Fort Myers is a booming town with great weather, entertainment and a casual feel in Southwest Florida. It was the winter home of Thomas Edison and Henry Ford, and it remains a popular spot for "snowbirds" from northern states.
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 25m. Total distance: 13 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.3 miles on McGregor Boulevard. 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 0.1 miles (Ironbridge Boulevard): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.1 miles (Hanson Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Hanson Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Iona, 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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