Origin
Medulla, FL
Late night in Medulla on Tuesday
Local time
5:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Medulla, FL to Cape Coral, 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
2h 47m
Distance
117 mi
188 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 36m
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6 AM
2h 47m
8 AM
3h 9m
10 AM
2h 55m
12 PM
2h 52m
3 PM
2h 56m
5 PM
3h 8m
8 PM
2h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Medulla, FL
Jacob Evans
Cape Coral, FL
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Planning a trip from Medulla, FL, to Cape Coral, FL? This 117-mile journey takes approximately 2 hours and 47 minutes, making it a very manageable day trip. You'll primarily navigate via US 17 and Tamiami Trail, with about 57% of the drive on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $19, which is quite economical for the distance covered. With only one recommended stop, you can easily complete this drive in a single day without feeling rushed. This route stays within Florida, offering a straightforward travel experience across the state.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
58.5 miles from Medulla, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 22m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 17 | 50.4 mi | 1h 9m |
| South Florida Avenue | 14.7 mi | 20m |
| Tamiami Trail | 10.4 mi | 12m |
| State Road 62 | 7.5 mi | 9m |
| Old Highway 37 | 7 mi | 10m |
| Del Prado Boulevard North | 6.5 mi | 10m |
| Del Prado Boulevard South | 6.2 mi | 12m |
| I 75 | 5.8 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
US 17
— 50.4 mi, about 1h 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Medulla, FL and Cape Coral, FL.
1
Start on Old Road 37
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Old Road 37
2
Turn left onto CR 540A
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
CR 540A
3
Turn right onto FL 37
15 mi
·
20 min
·
South Florida Avenue
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
4
Turn left onto CR 630
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
CR 630
5
Turn right onto Old Highway 37
7.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Old Highway 37
6
Continue on North County Road 663
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North County Road 663
7
Continue on CR 663
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
CR 663
8
At end of road, turn left onto FL 62; CR 663
7.5 mi
·
9 min
·
State Road 62
9
Turn right onto US 17
8.0 mi
·
12 min
·
US 17
Use the right lane.
10
Continue on US 17
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
US 17
11
Continue on US 17
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
US 17
12
Continue on US 17
39 mi
·
52 min
·
US 17
Use the right lane.
13
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
Toward I 75 South: Naples
14
Merge onto I 75
5.8 mi
·
6 min
·
I 75
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 158
Toward CR 762: North Fort Myers, Cape Coral
16
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward CR 762 West, to US 41
17
Turn straight onto CR 762
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Tuckers Grade
18
Turn left onto US 41
10 mi
·
12 min
·
Tamiami Trail
Use the right lane.
19
Turn right onto CR 867A
6.5 mi
·
10 min
·
Del Prado Boulevard North
Use the left lane.
20
Continue on CR 867A
6.2 mi
·
12 min
·
Del Prado Boulevard South
21
Turn right onto Cape Coral Parkway East
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Cape Coral Parkway East
Use the right lane.
22
Turn right
200 ft
·
14 sec
23
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
For this straightforward 2-hour and 47-minute drive, leaving in the morning is ideal to maximize your time at your destination. With a total distance of 117 miles and an estimated fuel cost of just $19, you won't need to worry much about frequent refueling. Plan for one stop to break up the drive, perhaps midway through the 50.4-mile stretch on US 17. Given its manageable length, this route offers flexibility; you can depart when it suits you best. Keep an eye on traffic as you get closer to the Cape Coral area, especially if traveling during peak hours.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 58.5 miles from Medulla, FL, or about 1h 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 50.4 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 26 miles or 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 58.5 miles or 1h 22m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 12m
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 Medulla, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Medulla, FL
This is one driving day of about 117 miles and 2h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Medulla, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 17 for about 50.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
59 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 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 58.5 miles from Medulla, 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 145 decision points cluster between mile 1.2 and 104 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
FL 37 / South Florida Avenue
Turn right onto FL 37 / South Florida Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
5
28 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
FL 62; CR 663 / State Road 62
At end of road, turn left onto FL 62; CR 663 / State Road 62
Navigation decision point
6
92.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 6m 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
92.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 7m 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
104 mi into trip
|
~2h 22m 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
$18.62 one way
$37.25 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
41 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $20.26 | $40.52 |
| premium | $4.72 | $21.76 | $43.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $25.83 | $51.66 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 35.1 | 0 | $12.29 | $5.62 |
| Efficient EV | 29.3 | 0 | $10.24 | $4.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 46.8 | 0 | $16.38 | $7.49 |
Gas CO2
41 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (66% 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 Tuesday
Local time
5:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
91°F
Arcadia, FL
59 mi in
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
20 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
2h 47m 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?
This drive offers a mixed experience behind the wheel, blending highway speeds with more local road navigation. You'll spend a good portion of your time on highways, accounting for 57% of the total journey. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 50.4 miles on US 17, providing a solid period of consistent driving. As you progress, expect the road character to shift, moving from potentially faster highway sections to more varied conditions as you approach your destination in Cape Coral. This blend keeps the drive engaging without being overly demanding.
57% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 50.4 mi on US 17.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in near FL 37 / South Florida Avenue.
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 117 miles you will encounter 14 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 1.2 miles (FL 37 / South Florida Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 28 miles (FL 62; CR 663 / State Road 62): Navigation decision point; at 92.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Medulla, 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
92.3 mi in
|
~2h 6m
Cr 762 West
92.5 mi in
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~2h 7m
To Us 41
92.5 mi in
|
~2h 7m
About the Cities
Arriving in Cape Coral, FL
Full guide →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).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 47m. Total distance: 117 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (57%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 50.4 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 Cape Coral, FL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles (FL 37 / South Florida Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 28 miles (FL 62; CR 663 / State Road 62): Navigation decision point; at 92.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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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