How far is Cheval, FL from Clearwater, FL?
The driving distance from Cheval, FL to Clearwater, FL is about 33.2 miles (53.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.5 miles (34.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.
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.
Census-designated place in Hillsborough County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cheval and Clearwater.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cheval and Clearwater.
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Start on Place Marquette
81 m · 13 sec · Place Marquette
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Turn right onto Biarritz Avenue
1281 ft · 1 min · Biarritz Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Cheval Boulevard
1.5 km · 4 min · Cheval Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Cheval Boulevard
2040 ft · 2 min · Cheval Boulevard
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Turn right onto North Dale Mabry Highway
1.1 km · 1 min · North Dale Mabry Highway
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Turn right onto Veterans Expressway
4.9 mi · 6 min · Veterans Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Expressway
3.9 mi · 5 min · Veterans Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on FL 589 Toll Express Lane
5.3 mi · 7 min · FL 589 Toll Express Lane
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Merge slight right onto Veterans Expressway
1.4 km · 1 min · Veterans Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 60 West: Clearwater
2141 ft · 52 sec
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Continue on Clearwater
9.1 mi · 12 min
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Continue on Gulf to Bay Boulevard
4.7 mi · 9 min · Gulf to Bay Boulevard
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Continue on Court Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Court Street
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Turn right onto South Ft Harrison Avenue
1297 ft · 40 sec · South Ft Harrison Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Fort Harrison Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cheval and Clearwater.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
FL 60 West
Continue on Clearwater
9.14 mi · 00h 12m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Cheval 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 Cheval to Clearwater?
The road trip is about 33.2 miles (53.5 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?
Town 'n' Country is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.6 miles from Cheval and 16.6 miles from Clearwater.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.5 miles (34.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 4:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.85 one way or $9.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Cheval and Partly Sunny near Clearwater.
Stop Ideas Near Town 'n' Country
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Pinellas Park
Clearwater Water System Maintenance
Dunedin City Hall
56th St @ Temple Terrace City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Town 'n' Country.
Union Station
St Petersburg-Pinellas Park-Clearwater, Florida
Dade City, Florida
Bradenton, Florida
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cheval and Clearwater. Straight-line distance: 21.51 mi (34.62 km).
#1 Cheval
Census-designated place in Hillsborough County, Florida
| Population | 10,702 |
| Coordinates | 28.1486200, -82.5145400 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Clearwater
The second most populous city in Pinellas County, Florida.
| Population | 116,552 |
| Coordinates | 27.9658500, -82.8001000 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Fort Harrison Avenue (-82.799962, 27.965851)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.85 | $9.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.38 | $10.75 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $5.73 | $11.46 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $5.09 | $10.18 |
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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