How far is Avon Park, FL from Tampa, FL?
The driving distance from Avon Park, FL to Tampa, FL is about 77.7 miles (125 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 63.1 miles (101.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
County seat of Polk County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Avon Park and Tampa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Avon Park and Tampa.
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Start on West Main Street
2651 ft · 1 min · West Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right
22.7 mi · 28 min
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Take the exit left
1135 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
13.9 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit left toward Flamingo Drive
2543 ft · 54 sec · Flamingo Drive
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Continue on Main Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Turn left
25.8 mi · 34 min
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Continue straight
4.5 mi · 8 min
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Turn straight onto Adamo Drive
1875 ft · 36 sec · Adamo Drive
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Continue on East Adamo Drive
2.1 mi · 3 min · East Adamo Drive
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Take the ramp left toward FL 618 Toll West
1502 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
5.2 mi · 6 min · Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 60: Kennedy Boulevard, Downtown - East
1212 ft · 31 sec
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Turn straight onto East Kennedy Boulevard
1885 ft · 1 min · East Kennedy Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Kennedy Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Avon Park and Tampa.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
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25.8 mi · 00h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Avon Park and Partly Sunny near Tampa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Avon Park to Tampa?
The road trip is about 77.7 miles (125 km) and usually takes 01h 34m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Bartow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.1 miles from Avon Park and 38.6 miles from Tampa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 63.1 miles (101.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.37 one way or $22.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Avon Park and Partly Sunny near Tampa.
Stop Ideas Near Bartow
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bartow.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Avon Park and Tampa. Straight-line distance: 63.08 mi (101.52 km).
#1 Avon Park
Town in Highlands County, Florida, United States
| Population | 10,086 |
| Coordinates | 27.5958700, -81.5061900 |
| Altitude | 46 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tampa
The third most populous city in Florida and the center of the Tampa metropolitan area.
| Population | 407,599 |
| Coordinates | 27.9475200, -82.4584300 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kennedy Boulevard (-82.458429, 27.947518)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 125 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 58m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.15 | $11.37 | $22.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $12.59 | $25.19 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $13.42 | $26.83 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $11.92 | $23.84 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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