How far is Clearwater, FL from Callaway, FL?

The driving distance from Clearwater, FL to Callaway, FL is about 327.3 miles (526.8 km), with a travel time of about 07h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 225.4 miles (362.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
327.35 mi
07h 25m
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
327.35 mi
Kilometers
526.82 km
Drive Time
07h 25m

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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 07h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Callaway
Thu, Apr 23, 9:32 AM CDT
Return by in Clearwater
Thu, Apr 23, 5:57 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clearwater
2026-04-23T03:06
Arrive Callaway
Thu, Apr 23, 10:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
07h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:25 PM to 1:55 PM CDT

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

Leave by
9:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clearwater
8:00 PM EDT
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 Clearwater
163.8 mi
03h 42m
To Callaway
163.5 mi
03h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph SSE
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Fort Harrison Avenue

    1.1 mi · 3 min · North Fort Harrison Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Marshall Street

    854 ft · 27 sec · Marshall Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Marshall Street

    36 m · 2 sec · Marshall Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Fulton Avenue

    616 ft · 13 sec · Fulton Avenue

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Fairmont Street

    10 m · 1 sec · Fairmont Street

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Fairmont Street

    1209 ft · 24 sec · Fairmont Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Douglas Avenue

    2954 ft · 1 min · Douglas Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Sunset Point Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Sunset Point Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Belcher Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Belcher Road

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Countryside Boulevard

    1.2 km · 2 min · Countryside Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn left onto US 19 Northbound Frontage Road

    2401 ft · 59 sec · US 19 Northbound Frontage Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp straight toward US 19 North

    1661 ft · 41 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    177.5 mi · 3 hr 59 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Hampton Springs Avenue

    38.6 mi · 50 min · Hampton Springs Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Bloxham Cutoff Road

    30.8 mi · 42 min · Bloxham Cutoff Road

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Jackson Bluff Road

    1.1 km · 57 sec · Jackson Bluff Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Blountstown Highway

    49.2 mi · 1 hr 8 min · Blountstown Highway

  18. 18

    Turn left

    16.1 mi · 20 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Star Avenue

    6.7 mi · 10 min · Star Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Wewa Highway

    1271 ft · 24 sec · Wewa Highway

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wewa Highway

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 19 North
178 mi · 54%
Blountstown Highway
49.2 mi · 15%
Hampton Springs Avenue
38.6 mi · 12%
Bloxham Cutoff Road
30.8 mi · 9%
Star Avenue
6.7 mi · 2%
Sunset Point Road
2.61 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 19 North

Merge slight left

178 mi · 03h 59m

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
07h 25m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+101.9 mi
225.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mayo
03h 42m from Clearwater
Leave By
9:10 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Clearwater and Sunny near Callaway.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 327.3 miles (526.8 km) and usually takes 07h 25m 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 163.8 miles from Clearwater and 163.5 miles from Callaway.

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 101.9 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 7:30 AM EDT. 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 $47.91 one way or $95.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 102.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Clearwater and Callaway. Straight-line distance: 225.41 mi (362.77 km).

Clearwater

#1 Clearwater

The second most populous city in Pinellas County, Florida.

Population116,552
Coordinates27.9658500, -82.8001000
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Callaway

#2 Callaway

City in Florida

Population13,683
Coordinates30.1529800, -85.5699300
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Clearwater (-82.8001, 27.96585)
End: Callaway (-85.56993, 30.15298)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 527 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.55 gal
43.73 L · about $47.91
Round trip
$95.82
23.1 gal · 87.46 L
Estimated CO2
102.6 kg one way
Round trip: 205.3 kg / 453 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $47.91 $95.82
Mid-grade $4.60 $53.08 $106.17
Premium $4.90 $56.55 $113.10
Diesel $4.35 $50.24 $100.49

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 Clearwater, FL and Callaway, FL. The current time in Clearwater is 03:06:51, although it is 02:06:51 in Callaway.

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.