How far is Bokeelia, FL from Tampa, FL?

The driving distance from Bokeelia, FL to Tampa, FL is about 137.1 miles (220.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87.7 miles (141.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 43m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
137.09 mi
02h 21m
Flight
87.75 mi
141.22 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.75 mi
Kilometers
141.22 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
137.09 mi
Kilometers
220.63 km
Drive Time
02h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tampa
Thu, Apr 23, 6:16 AM EDT
Return by in Bokeelia
Thu, Apr 23, 8:38 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bokeelia
2026-04-23T03:55
Arrive Tampa
Thu, Apr 23, 6:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bokeelia
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Nokomis
FL

City in Illinois, United States

From Bokeelia
68.5 mi
01h 10m
To Tampa
68.6 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SSE
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bokeelia and Tampa.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bokeelia and Tampa.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    553 ft · 15 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Stringfellow Road

    7.1 mi · 17 min · Stringfellow Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Pine Island Road Northwest

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Pine Island Road Northwest

  4. 4

    Continue on Southwest Pine Island Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Southwest Pine Island Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Burnt Store Road South

    2 mi · 3 min · Burnt Store Road South

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Burnt Store Road North

    16 mi · 23 min · Burnt Store Road North

  7. 7

    Continue on Jones Loop Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Jones Loop Road

  8. 8

    Take the exit left toward I 75 North: Tampa

    2315 ft · 58 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    93.4 mi · 1 hr 41 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 618 Toll West, Selmon Expressway West: Tampa, Port of Tampa

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Lee Roy Selmon Expressway

    7.8 mi · 9 min · Lee Roy Selmon Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 60: Kennedy Boulevard, Downtown - East

    1212 ft · 31 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto East Kennedy Boulevard

    1885 ft · 1 min · East Kennedy Boulevard

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Kennedy Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bokeelia and Tampa.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
93.8 mi · 68%
Burnt Store Road North
16 mi · 12%
Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
7.78 mi · 6%
Stringfellow Road
7.09 mi · 5%
Pine Island Road Northwest
3.93 mi · 3%
FL 618 Toll West
2.43 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 75 North

Merge slight left

93.4 mi · 01h 41m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.4 mi
87.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Nokomis
01h 10m from Bokeelia
Leave By
1:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Bokeelia and Mostly Sunny near Tampa.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bokeelia to Tampa?

The road trip is about 137.1 miles (220.6 km) and usually takes 02h 21m 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?

Nokomis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.5 miles from Bokeelia and 68.6 miles from Tampa.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 87.7 miles (141.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.4 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 1:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.08 one way or $40.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Bokeelia and Mostly Sunny near Tampa.

Stop Ideas Near Nokomis

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Nokomis, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Nokomis.

BUS

Sarasota, Florida

26 mi away
1993 Main Street
BUS

Bradenton, Florida

41 mi away
1115 Manatee Avenue West
BUS

Port Charlotte, Florida

41 mi away
909 King Highway
BUS

Fort Myers, Florida

74 mi away
6050 Plaza Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bokeelia and Tampa. Straight-line distance: 87.75 mi (141.22 km).

Bokeelia

#1 Bokeelia

Census-designated place in Lee County, Florida

Population1,780
Coordinates26.7056300, -82.1589800
Altitude0
CountryUnited States
Tampa

#2 Tampa

The third most populous city in Florida and the center of the Tampa metropolitan area.

Population407,599
Coordinates27.9475200, -82.4584300
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-82.158975, 26.705687)
End: Kennedy Boulevard (-82.458429, 27.947518)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 221 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.84 gal
18.31 L · about $20.08
Round trip
$40.15
9.68 gal · 36.62 L
Estimated CO2
43 kg one way
Round trip: 86 kg / 190 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $20.08 $40.15
Mid-grade $4.60 $22.24 $44.49
Premium $4.90 $23.70 $47.39
Diesel $4.35 $21.05 $42.11

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Florida · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bokeelia and Tampa. The current time is 03:55:13.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.