Taylor Creek to Cape Coral is 101 miles and takes about 2h 24m via FL 78 and I-75, with a fuel budget near $16 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Florida, connecting two points in the southwestern part of the state. You'll spend most of your time on highways, making it a straightforward drive. With only 101 miles and a short estimated duration, this is a comfortable one-day excursion, perfect for a quick transfer or a leisurely start to exploring the Cape Coral area.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
50.5 miles from Taylor Creek, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 10m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
FL 78
49.2 mi
1h 4m
Hickpochee Avenue
24 mi
34m
I 75
4.3 mi
4m
FL 29
4 mi
6m
Colonial Boulevard
3.9 mi
6m
US 27
3.7 mi
4m
US 98
2.3 mi
4m
College Parkway
2.3 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
FL 78
— 49.2 mi, about 1h 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Taylor Creek, FL and Cape Coral, FL.
1
Start on Southeast 38th Avenue
0.1 mi·29 sec·Southeast 38th Avenue
2
Turn left onto Southeast 28th Street
0.3 mi·1 min·Southeast 28th Street
3
Turn left onto Southeast 34th Avenue
0.6 mi·2 min·Southeast 34th Avenue
4
Turn right onto US 98; US 441
1.0 mi·1 min·US 98; US 441
5
Enter roundabout onto US 98; US 441
130 ft·2 sec·US 98; US 441
6
Continue on US 98; US 441
1.3 mi·2 min·US 98; US 441
7
Continue on FL 78
4.5 mi·6 min·FL 78
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on FL 78
30 mi·39 min·FL 78
9
Turn right onto US 27; FL 78
3.7 mi·4 min·US 27; FL 78
10
Turn left onto FL 78
15 mi·18 min·FL 78
11
Turn left onto FL 29
4.0 mi·6 min·FL 29
12
Turn right onto FL 29; FL 80
24 mi·34 min·Hickpochee Avenue
Use the left lane.
13
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 75 SouthUse the straight lane.
14
Merge onto I 75
4.3 mi·4 min·I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi·29 sec
Exit 136Toward FL 884: Fort Myers, Lehigh AcresUse the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight right at fork
510 ft·14 sec
Toward SR 884: Colonial BlvdUse the right lane.
17
Merge onto FL 884
3.9 mi·6 min·Colonial Boulevard
Use the right lane.
18
Turn left onto Fowler Street
1.3 mi·2 min·Fowler Street
Use the left lane.
19
Continue on Boy Scout Drive
0.5 mi·50 sec·Boy Scout Drive
20
Turn straight onto CR 869
1.5 mi·2 min·Summerlin Road
21
Turn slight right
0.2 mi·45 sec
22
Keep slight right at fork
167 ft·6 sec
23
Keep slight right at fork
147 ft·5 sec
24
Turn straight onto College Parkway
2.3 mi·4 min·College Parkway
Use the left lane.
25
Continue on Cape Coral Bridge Road
0.7 mi·1 min·Cape Coral Bridge Road
26
Continue on Cape Coral Parkway East
1.0 mi·2 min·Cape Coral Parkway East
27
Turn right
200 ft·14 sec
28
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short distance of 101 miles and a drive time of under 2.5 hours, you have a lot of flexibility with when to depart. Leaving in the morning will allow you to arrive in Cape Coral with plenty of daylight to settle in. There are no recommended stops, but you'll want to be mindful of the 49.2-mile stretch on FL 78, as it's the longest continuous segment before reaching the interstate. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before embarking on that longer stretch, as the estimated fuel cost is only $16.
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 50.5 miles from Taylor Creek, FL, or about 1h 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 49.2 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 22 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 50.5 miles or 1h 10m 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 55m
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 Taylor Creek, 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 Taylor Creek, FL
This is one driving day of about 101 miles and 2h 24m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Taylor Creek, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on FL 78 for about 49.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 18
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 89.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|Southeast 28th Street
Turn left onto Southeast 28th Street
Navigation decision point
5
60.2 mi into trip|~1h 23m in|FL 29; FL 80 / Hickpochee Avenue
Turn right onto FL 29; FL 80 / Hickpochee Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
84.2 mi into trip|~1h 57m in
Take the exit toward I 75 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 75 South
8
89.1 mi into trip|~2h 3m in
Take the exit toward FL 884: Fort Myers, Lehigh Acres
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 136
Toward FL 884: Fort Myers, Lehigh Acres
8
89.3 mi into trip|~2h 4m in
Keep slight right at fork toward SR 884: Colonial Blvd
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward SR 884: Colonial Blvd
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.08 one way
$32.15 round trip
$4.04/gal25.4 MPG avg35 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.40
$17.49
$34.98
premium
$4.72
$18.78
$37.56
diesel
$5.61
$22.30
$44.60
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
30.3
0
$10.60
$4.85
Efficient EV
25.3
0
$8.84
$4.04
EV Truck/SUV
40.4
0
$14.14
$6.46
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 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.
Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026
Origin
Taylor Creek, FL
Morning
in Taylor Creek on Tuesday
Local time
8:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Cape Coral, FL
Morning
in Cape Coral on Tuesday
Local time
8:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
89°F
Alva, FL
51 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
21 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 24m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is primarily highway, with 66% of the 101 miles on freeways like I-75. You'll experience a considerable stretch of 49.2 miles on FL 78 before transitioning to the interstate. Expect a consistent cruising pace for most of your travel, punctuated by the dense exits and merging traffic common to major highways. The latter half of the drive will feel distinctly like interstate travel.
66% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 49.2 mi on FL 78.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on FL 78 and Hickpochee Avenue. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Southeast 28th Street.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 101 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Southeast 28th Street): Navigation decision point; at 60.2 miles (FL 29; FL 80 / Hickpochee Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 84.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Taylor Creek, FL to Cape Coral, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Lehigh Acres along the way.
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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 24m. Total distance: 101 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (66%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 49.2 miles on FL 78. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 4 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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. There are 4 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Southeast 28th Street): Navigation decision point; at 60.2 miles (FL 29; FL 80 / Hickpochee Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 84.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Cape Coral, FL before heading back.
