How far is Clearwater, FL from Cantonment, FL?

The driving distance from Clearwater, FL to Cantonment, FL is about 444.7 miles (715.6 km), with a travel time of about 09h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 328.9 miles (529.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 07m 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
444.62 mi
09h 03m
Flight
328.86 mi
529.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
328.86 mi
Kilometers
529.25 km
Flight Time
00h 39m

Driving Distance

Road route
444.62 mi
Kilometers
715.55 km
Drive Time
09h 03m

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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cantonment
Wed, Jun 10, 7:35 PM CDT
Return by in Clearwater
Thu, Jun 11, 5:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clearwater
2026-06-10T11:32
Arrive Cantonment
Wed, Jun 10, 8:35 PM EDT
Route Timing
09h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:04 PM to 3:34 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
5:52 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
Monticello
FL

City in Jefferson County, Florida, United States

From Clearwater
222.3 mi
04h 31m
To Cantonment
222.3 mi
04h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Today

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph SSW
Destination
86°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    206.7 mi · 4 hr 35 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Florida Georgia Parkway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Florida Georgia Parkway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight left toward I 10 West: Tallahassee

    2323 ft · 57 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    218.8 mi · 3 hr 55 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 90 Alternate

    730 ft · 18 sec

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto US 90 Alt East

    74 m · 6 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto West Nine Mile Road

    1748 ft · 38 sec · West Nine Mile Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Pine Cone Drive

    3201 ft · 1 min · Pine Cone Drive

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road 297A

    4.6 mi · 8 min · County Road 297A

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Muscogee Road

    2223 ft · 50 sec · Muscogee Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Taylor Street

    79 m · 11 sec · Taylor Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Taylor Street

    550 ft · 30 sec · Taylor Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Taylor Street

    540 ft · 24 sec · Taylor Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Taylor Street

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
219 mi · 49%
US 19 North
207 mi · 47%
Florida Georgia Parkway
4.8 mi · 1%
County Road 297A
4.64 mi · 1%
Sunset Point Road
2.61 mi · 1%
North Belcher Road
1.14 mi
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Merge slight left

219 mi · 03h 55m

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
09h 03m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
18h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+115.8 mi
328.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monticello
04h 31m from Clearwater
Leave By
5:52 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Clearwater and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cantonment.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 444.7 miles (715.6 km) and usually takes 09h 03m 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?

Monticello is a useful midpoint, sitting about 222.3 miles from Clearwater and 222.3 miles from Cantonment.

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

The direct path is about 328.9 miles (529.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 115.8 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 $65.08 one way or $130.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 139.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Clearwater and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cantonment.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clearwater and Cantonment. Straight-line distance: 328.86 mi (529.25 km).

Clearwater

#1 Clearwater

The second most populous city in Pinellas County, Florida.

Population116,552
Coordinates27.9658500, -82.8001000
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
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#2 Cantonment

Human settlement in Escambia County, Florida, United States of America

Population26,493
Coordinates30.6085300, -87.3399800
Altitude45
CountryUnited States
Start: Clearwater (-82.8001, 27.96585)
End: Cantonment (-87.33998, 30.60853)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 716 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
15.69 gal
59.39 L · about $65.08
Round trip
$130.16
31.38 gal · 118.78 L
Estimated CO2
139.4 kg one way
Round trip: 278.9 kg / 615 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $65.08 $130.16
Mid-grade $4.60 $72.11 $144.22
Premium $4.90 $76.82 $153.64
Diesel $4.35 $68.25 $136.50

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 · Jun 10, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Clearwater, FL and Cantonment, FL. The current time in Clearwater is 11:32:03, although it is 10:32:03 in Cantonment.

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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.