Origin
Warm Mineral Springs, FL
Afternoon in Warm Mineral Springs on Sunday
Local time
1:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Warm Mineral Springs, FL to Cape Coral, 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 17m
Distance
46.9 mi
75 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 12m
★
6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 30m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 23m
5 PM
1h 29m
8 PM
1h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Warm Mineral Springs, FL
Jose Valverde
Cape Coral, FL
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Trip Overview
This 46.9-mile drive from Warm Mineral Springs to Cape Coral is a straightforward, one-day trip that should take about 1 hour and 17 minutes. You'll spend most of your time on local roads, with a minimal highway share, making it a turn-heavy local drive. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $7, which is quite manageable for a trip of this length. Given the relatively short distance and duration, it's perfectly suited for a single-day excursion without the need for an overnight stay. This route keeps you within Florida for the entire trip, offering a simple transition between two points in the state.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tamiami Trail | 32.3 mi | 49m |
| Del Prado Boulevard North | 6.5 mi | 10m |
| Del Prado Boulevard South | 6.2 mi | 12m |
| Ortiz Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Cross Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Cape Coral Parkway East | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| San Servando Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Tamiami Trail
— 32.3 mi, about 49m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Warm Mineral Springs, FL and Cape Coral, FL.
1
Start on San Servando Avenue
504 ft
·
27 sec
·
San Servando Avenue
2
At end of road, turn left onto Ortiz Boulevard
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Ortiz Boulevard
3
Turn left onto US 41
16 mi
·
26 min
·
Tamiami Trail
4
Continue on US 41
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Cross Street
5
Keep slight left at fork
217 ft
·
3 sec
6
Enter roundabout
38 ft
·
0 sec
7
Continue
193 ft
·
3 sec
8
Turn straight onto US 41
229 ft
·
5 sec
·
Cross Street
9
Continue on US 41
17 mi
·
22 min
·
Tamiami Trail
Use the right lane.
10
Turn right onto CR 867A
6.5 mi
·
10 min
·
Del Prado Boulevard North
Use the left lane.
11
Continue on CR 867A
6.2 mi
·
12 min
·
Del Prado Boulevard South
12
Turn right onto Cape Coral Parkway East
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Cape Coral Parkway East
Use the right lane.
13
Turn right
200 ft
·
14 sec
14
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.4 miles from Warm Mineral Springs, 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 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 46.5 — 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
|
Ortiz Boulevard
At end of road, turn left onto Ortiz Boulevard
Navigation decision point
4
17 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
17.1 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Enter roundabout
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
33.9 mi into trip
|
~53m in
|
CR 867A / Del Prado Boulevard North
Turn right onto CR 867A / Del Prado Boulevard North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
46.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
|
Cape Coral Parkway East
Turn right onto Cape Coral Parkway East
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.47 one way
$14.93 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $8.12 | $16.24 |
| premium | $4.72 | $8.72 | $17.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.35 | $20.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.92 | $2.25 |
| Efficient EV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.10 | $1.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.8 | 0 | $6.57 | $3.00 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Afternoon in Cape Coral on Sunday
Local time
1:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°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
2 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
1h 17m 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 driving experience with a high number of turns as you navigate local roads for the majority of this trip. While there's a small highway share, the profile is predominantly a turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 32.3 miles on Tamiami Trail, offering a period of more consistent travel before you get back to navigating local streets. This route is characterized by its frequent changes in direction, so staying alert and following your navigation closely will be key.
Only 1% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 32.3 mi on Tamiami Trail.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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 Ortiz Boulevard.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 17m drive. You will face about 6 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 (Ortiz Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 17 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 17.1 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
About the Cities
Arriving 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 17m. Total distance: 46.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (1%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 32.3 miles on Tamiami Trail. 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 (Ortiz Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 17 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 17.1 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
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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