How far is Callaway, FL from Clearwater, FL?

The driving distance from Callaway, FL to Clearwater, FL is about 342.9 miles (551.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 225.4 miles (362.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
342.95 mi
06h 07m
Flight
225.41 mi
362.77 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
225.41 mi
Kilometers
362.77 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
342.95 mi
Kilometers
551.92 km
Drive Time
06h 07m

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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 06h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clearwater
Thu, Apr 23, 3:20 AM EDT
Return by in Callaway
Thu, Apr 23, 8:28 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Callaway
2026-04-22T20:12
Arrive Clearwater
Thu, Apr 23, 2:20 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:08 PM to 2:38 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Callaway
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Mayo
FL

Municipality in Lafayette, Florida, USA

From Callaway
164 mi
03h 03m
To Clearwater
179 mi
03h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSE
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Callaway and Clearwater.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Callaway and Clearwater.

  1. 1

    Start on Wewa Highway

    1271 ft · 32 sec · Wewa Highway

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Star Avenue

    6.7 mi · 10 min · North Star Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right

    16.1 mi · 20 min

  4. 4

    Turn right

    49.9 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    30.8 mi · 42 min

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Coastal Highway

    38.6 mi · 49 min · Coastal Highway

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Byron Butler Parkway

    58.3 mi · 1 hr 14 min · Byron Butler Parkway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    121.2 mi · 2 hr 47 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 590: Northeast Coachman Road, Sunset Point Road

    963 ft · 24 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto US 19 Southbound Frontage Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · US 19 Southbound Frontage Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Northeast Coachman Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Northeast Coachman Road

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto Drew Street

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Drew Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Fort Harrison Avenue

    840 ft · 23 sec · North Fort Harrison Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Fort Harrison Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Callaway and Clearwater.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
14 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Byron Butler Parkway
180 mi · 52%
Coastal Highway
38.6 mi · 11%
North Star Avenue
37.5 mi · 11%
Drew Street
2.89 mi · 1%
Northeast Coachman Road
1.72 mi · 1%
US 19 Southbound Frontage Road
0.92 mi
Longest Stretch

Byron Butler Parkway

Keep slight right

121 mi · 02h 47m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 07m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+117.5 mi
225.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mayo
03h 03m from Callaway
Leave By
11:44 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Callaway and Partly Sunny near Clearwater.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Callaway to Clearwater?

The road trip is about 342.9 miles (551.9 km) and usually takes 06h 07m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Mayo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 164 miles from Callaway and 179 miles from Clearwater.

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

The direct path is about 225.4 miles (362.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 117.5 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.19 one way or $100.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 107.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Callaway and Clearwater, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Callaway and Partly Sunny near Clearwater.

Stop Ideas Near Mayo

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Mayo, 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 Mayo.

BUS

Gainesville, Florida

93 mi away
201 East University Ave.
BUS

Waldo, Florida

101 mi away
14648 NE 147th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Callaway and Clearwater. Straight-line distance: 225.41 mi (362.77 km).

Callaway

#1 Callaway

City in Florida

Population13,683
Coordinates30.1529800, -85.5699300
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Clearwater

#2 Clearwater

The second most populous city in Pinellas County, Florida.

Population116,552
Coordinates27.9658500, -82.8001000
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Wewa Highway (-85.569931, 30.152906)
End: North Fort Harrison Avenue (-82.799962, 27.965851)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 552 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.1 gal
45.81 L · about $50.19
Round trip
$100.38
24.2 gal · 91.62 L
Estimated CO2
107.5 kg one way
Round trip: 215.1 kg / 474 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $50.19 $100.38
Mid-grade $4.60 $55.61 $111.22
Premium $4.90 $59.24 $118.48
Diesel $4.35 $52.63 $105.27

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Callaway, FL and Clearwater, FL. The current time in Callaway is 20:12:17, although it is 21:12:17 in Clearwater.

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.