How far is Clearwater, FL from Cheval, FL?
The driving distance from Clearwater, FL to Cheval, FL is about 33.7 miles (54.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.5 miles (34.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m 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
Driving Distance
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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 00h 53m.
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 Clearwater and Cheval.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clearwater and Cheval.
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Start on North Fort Harrison Avenue
840 ft · 27 sec · North Fort Harrison Avenue
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Turn right onto Drew Street
4.2 mi · 8 min · Drew Street
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Take the ramp slight right
60 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southbound Frontage Road
2092 ft · 49 sec · Southbound Frontage Road
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Continue straight
115 m · 8 sec
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Take the exit left
71 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight right onto Gulf to Bay Boulevard
1.9 mi · 4 min · Gulf to Bay Boulevard
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Continue on Courtney Campbell Causeway
8.2 mi · 11 min · Courtney Campbell Causeway
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Continue straight
1.2 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight left toward FL 589 North Toll: Veterans Expressway, Air Cargo
1.1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight right onto Memorial Highway
1712 ft · 29 sec · Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on FL 589 Toll North
1394 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Expressway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Veterans Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on FL 589 Toll Express Lane
3.2 mi · 4 min · FL 589 Toll Express Lane
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Expressway
1 km · 48 sec · Veterans Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Expressway
4.9 mi · 6 min · Veterans Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Expressway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Veterans Expressway
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Turn left onto North Dale Mabry Highway
1.1 km · 1 min · North Dale Mabry Highway
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Turn left onto Cheval Boulevard
2123 ft · 2 min · Cheval Boulevard
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Continue on Cheval Boulevard
1.5 km · 4 min · Cheval Boulevard
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Turn right onto Biarritz Avenue
1281 ft · 1 min · Biarritz Avenue
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Turn left onto Place Marquette
81 m · 12 sec · Place Marquette
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Place Marquette
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clearwater and Cheval.
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.
Courtney Campbell Causeway
Continue on Courtney Campbell Causeway
8.24 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Clearwater and Mostly Sunny near Cheval.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clearwater to Cheval?
The road trip is about 33.7 miles (54.2 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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 16.8 miles from Clearwater and 16.8 miles from Cheval.
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 12.2 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 4:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.94 one way or $9.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Clearwater and Mostly Sunny near Cheval.
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 Clearwater and Cheval. Straight-line distance: 21.51 mi (34.62 km).
#1 Clearwater
The second most populous city in Pinellas County, Florida.
| Population | 116,552 |
| Coordinates | 27.9658500, -82.8001000 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cheval
Census-designated place in Hillsborough County, Florida
| Population | 10,702 |
| Coordinates | 28.1486200, -82.5145400 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cheval (-82.51454, 28.14862)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.94 | $9.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.47 | $10.94 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $5.83 | $11.65 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $5.18 | $10.35 |
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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