How far is Cheval, FL from St. Petersburg, FL?

The driving distance from Cheval, FL to St. Petersburg, FL is about 37.5 miles (60.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28 miles (45 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
37.48 mi
00h 45m
Flight
27.97 mi
45.01 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.97 mi
Kilometers
45.01 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.48 mi
Kilometers
60.32 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in St. Petersburg
Sat, May 30, 11:02 AM EDT
Return by in Cheval
Sat, May 30, 11:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cheval
2026-05-30T10:17
Arrive St. Petersburg
Sat, May 30, 11:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Cheval
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Town 'n' Country
FL

Census-designated place in Hillsborough County, Florida

From Cheval
18.8 mi
00h 22m
To St. Petersburg
18.8 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph W
Destination
90°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Cheval and St. Petersburg.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cheval and St. Petersburg.

  1. 1

    Start on Place Marquette

    81 m · 13 sec · Place Marquette

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Biarritz Avenue

    1281 ft · 1 min · Biarritz Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Cheval Boulevard

    1.5 km · 4 min · Cheval Boulevard

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Cheval Boulevard

    2040 ft · 2 min · Cheval Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Dale Mabry Highway

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Dale Mabry Highway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Veterans Expressway

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Veterans Expressway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Expressway

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Veterans Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on FL 589 Toll Express Lane

    5.3 mi · 7 min · FL 589 Toll Express Lane

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto Veterans Expressway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Veterans Expressway

  10. 10

    Continue on Memorial Highway

    794 ft · 14 sec · Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Memorial Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 275 South: Saint Petersburg

    1.6 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto I 275: Saint Petersburg

    15.4 mi · 18 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 595: Treasure Island, Florida Orange Groves Winery

    1409 ft · 34 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto 5th Avenue North

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 5th Avenue North

  16. 16

    Turn left onto 34th Street North

    2693 ft · 1 min · 34th Street North

  17. 17

    Continue on 34th Street South

    99 m · 14 sec · 34th Street South

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 34th Street South

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cheval and St. Petersburg.

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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 275
15.4 mi · 41%
Veterans Expressway
10.2 mi · 27%
FL 589 Toll Express Lane
5.32 mi · 14%
Cheval Boulevard
1.29 mi · 3%
Memorial Highway
1.24 mi · 3%
5th Avenue North
1.17 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 275

Merge slight left onto I 275: Saint Petersburg

15.4 mi · 00h 18m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 45m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.5 mi
28 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Town 'n' Country
00h 22m from Cheval
Leave By
7:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Cheval and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near St. Petersburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cheval to St. Petersburg?

The road trip is about 37.5 miles (60.3 km) and usually takes 00h 45m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Town 'n' Country is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.8 miles from Cheval and 18.8 miles from St. Petersburg.

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

The direct path is about 28 miles (45 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.48 one way or $10.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Cheval and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near St. Petersburg.

Stop Ideas Near Town 'n' Country

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Town 'n' Country and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of Pinellas Park
Scenic stop 12.6 mi away

City of Pinellas Park

Pinellas Park , FL
4100 66th Ave N, Pinellas Park, FL 33781
Rating 3.9/5 16 reviews Park,City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 13.8 mi away

Clearwater Water System Maintenance

Clearwater , FL
1650 N Arcturas Ave, Clearwater, FL 33765
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews City government office,Water damage restoration service
City of Tampa
Meeting point 4.8 mi away

City of Tampa

Tampa , FL
306 E Jackson St, Tampa, FL 33602
Rating 3.7/5 19 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 10.9 mi away

56th St @ Temple Terrace City Hall

Temple Terrace , FL
Temple Terrace, FL 33617
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Bus stop

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Town 'n' Country.

RAIL

Union Station

14 mi away
601 North Nebraska Ave
BUS

St Petersburg-Pinellas Park-Clearwater, Florida

22 mi away
5251 110th Avenue North
OTHER

Dade City, Florida

55 mi away
14218 US Highway 98
BUS

Bradenton, Florida

59 mi away
1115 Manatee Avenue West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cheval and St. Petersburg. Straight-line distance: 27.97 mi (45.01 km).

Cheval

#1 Cheval

Census-designated place in Hillsborough County, Florida

Population10,702
Coordinates28.1486200, -82.5145400
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
St. Petersburg

#2 St. Petersburg

The second most populous city in Florida.

Population253,693
Coordinates27.7708600, -82.6792700
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: (-82.514962, 28.148816)
End: US 19 (-82.679372, 27.77086)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.32 gal
5.01 L · about $5.48
Round trip
$10.95
2.64 gal · 10.02 L
Estimated CO2
11.7 kg one way
Round trip: 23.5 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $5.48 $10.95
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.07 $12.13
Premium $4.90 $6.46 $12.93
Diesel $4.35 $5.74 $11.48

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Cheval and St. Petersburg. The current time is 10:17:15.

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.