How far is Cheval, FL from Port Saint Lucie, FL?
The driving distance from Cheval, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL is about 177.9 miles (286.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 145 miles (233.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 12m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census designated place in Florida, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cheval and Port Saint Lucie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cheval and Port Saint Lucie.
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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 · 1 min · Cheval Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Dale Mabry Highway
3.7 mi · 6 min · North Dale Mabry Highway
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Turn straight onto Land O' Lakes Boulevard
1797 ft · 31 sec · Land O' Lakes Boulevard
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Turn right onto State Road 54
4.4 mi · 7 min · State Road 54
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Continue on State Road 56
2366 ft · 39 sec · State Road 56
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Continue straight
542 ft · 8 sec
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Turn slight right onto I 75 South: Tampa, Saint Petersburg
839 ft · 13 sec
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Take the ramp straight toward I 75 South: Tampa, Saint Petersburg
2119 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
1 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on South I 75: Naples
11.7 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 4: Tampa, Orlando
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 4 East: Orlando
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
17.4 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 570 Toll East: Lakeland, Winter Haven
2270 ft · 55 sec
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Continue on Polk Parkway
9.4 mi · 11 min · Polk Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 98: Lakeland, Bartow
2311 ft · 57 sec
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Turn right onto Bartow Road
6.9 mi · 10 min · Bartow Road
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Continue on Broadway Avenue
3183 ft · 1 min · Broadway Avenue
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Turn left onto Van Fleet Drive
2787 ft · 1 min · Van Fleet Drive
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Continue straight
1427 ft · 27 sec
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Continue straight
10.8 mi · 14 min
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Continue straight
4.3 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
46.4 mi · 59 min
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Take the exit left
784 ft · 19 sec
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Continue straight
90 m · 7 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Florida's Turnpike South: Miami
926 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
49.8 mi · 53 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Port Saint Lucie
1 mi · 3 min
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Continue on Southwest Bayshore Boulevard
147 m · 15 sec · Southwest Bayshore Boulevard
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Turn right onto Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
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Turn left onto Southeast Airoso Boulevard
1.6 mi · 3 min · Southeast Airoso Boulevard
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Turn left onto Southwest Carter Avenue
66 m · 9 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cheval and Port Saint Lucie.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Florida's Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
49.8 mi · 00h 53m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Cheval and Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Port Saint Lucie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cheval to Port Saint Lucie?
The road trip is about 177.9 miles (286.3 km) and usually takes 03h 12m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Babson Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.5 miles from Cheval and 89.4 miles from Port Saint Lucie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 145 miles (233.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.9 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:36 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.05 one way or $52.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Cheval and Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Port Saint Lucie.
Stop Ideas Near Babson Park
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 Babson Park.
Winter Haven
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Lakeland
Lakeland
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cheval and Port Saint Lucie. Straight-line distance: 144.94 mi (233.26 km).
#1 Cheval
Census-designated place in Hillsborough County, Florida
| Population | 10,702 |
| Coordinates | 28.1486200, -82.5145400 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Port Saint Lucie
The second most populous city in St.
| Population | 209,715 |
| Coordinates | 27.2939300, -80.3503300 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Southwest Carter Avenue (-80.350328, 27.294381)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 286 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 13m |
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 | $26.05 | $52.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $28.86 | $57.73 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $30.75 | $61.49 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $27.32 | $54.64 |
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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