How far is Clearwater, FL from Cooper City, FL?

The driving distance from Clearwater, FL to Cooper City, FL is about 260 miles (418.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 204 miles (328.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 53m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
260.06 mi
04h 56m
Flight
203.98 mi
328.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
203.98 mi
Kilometers
328.27 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
260.06 mi
Kilometers
418.53 km
Drive Time
04h 56m

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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 04h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cooper City
Sun, Apr 19, 10:33 AM EDT
Return by in Clearwater
Sun, Apr 19, 3:30 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clearwater
2026-04-19T05:37
Arrive Cooper City
Sun, Apr 19, 10:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:57 AM to 12:57 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:06 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clearwater
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Tice
FL

Census-designated place in Lee County, Florida

From Clearwater
130.1 mi
02h 28m
To Cooper City
129.9 mi
02h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph N
Destination
87°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clearwater and Cooper City.

  1. 1

    Start on North Fort Harrison Avenue

    840 ft · 27 sec · North Fort Harrison Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Drew Street

    4.2 mi · 8 min · Drew Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    60 m · 5 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Southbound Frontage Road

    108 m · 9 sec · Southbound Frontage Road

  5. 5

    Take the exit straight toward US 19 South

    1276 ft · 31 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 19 North

    5.7 mi · 8 min · US Highway 19 North

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on US Highway 19 North

    4.4 mi · 6 min · US Highway 19 North

  8. 8

    Continue on 34th Street North

    2973 ft · 1 min · 34th Street North

  9. 9

    Turn left onto 54th Avenue North

    1.4 km · 2 min · 54th Avenue North

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 275 South

    1286 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    10.1 mi · 12 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    1406 ft · 17 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Sunshine Skyway Bridge

    13.4 mi · 15 min · Sunshine Skyway Bridge

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Naples

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    28 mi · 30 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    181.3 mi · 3 hr 14 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Port Everglades Expressway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Port Everglades Expressway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 84 East

    1160 ft · 28 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 84 East

    561 ft · 14 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South Nob Hill Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Nob Hill Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Nob Hill Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Nob Hill Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Griffin Road

    3162 ft · 1 min · Griffin Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Southwest 90th Avenue

    2327 ft · 1 min · Southwest 90th Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Southwest 51st Street

    145 m · 26 sec · Southwest 51st Street

  26. 26

    Turn left

    31 m · 7 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
210 mi · 81%
Sunshine Skyway Bridge
13.4 mi · 5%
I 275 South
10.6 mi · 4%
US Highway 19 North
10.1 mi · 4%
Drew Street
4.27 mi · 2%
Port Everglades Expressway
3.48 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Keep slight left

181 mi · 03h 14m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 56m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56 mi
204 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tice
02h 28m from Clearwater
Leave By
7:06 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Clearwater and Mostly Sunny near Cooper City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Clearwater to Cooper City?

The road trip is about 260 miles (418.5 km) and usually takes 04h 56m 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?

Tice is a useful midpoint, sitting about 130.1 miles from Clearwater and 129.9 miles from Cooper City.

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

The direct path is about 204 miles (328.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 56 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 7:06 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.08 one way or $76.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Clearwater and Mostly Sunny near Cooper City.

Stop Ideas Near Tice

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Tice, 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 Tice.

BUS

Fort Myers, Florida

7 mi away
6050 Plaza Drive
BUS

Port Charlotte, Florida

44 mi away
909 King Highway
RAIL

Sebring

99 mi away
601 East Center St
BUS

Sarasota, Florida

102 mi away
1993 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clearwater and Cooper City. Straight-line distance: 203.98 mi (328.27 km).

Clearwater

#1 Clearwater

The second most populous city in Pinellas County, Florida.

Population116,552
Coordinates27.9658500, -82.8001000
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Cooper City

#2 Cooper City

City in Broward County, Florida, United States

Population35,800
Coordinates26.0573100, -80.2717200
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Clearwater (-82.8001, 27.96585)
End: Cooper City (-80.27172, 26.05731)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 419 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.18 gal
34.74 L · about $38.08
Round trip
$76.16
18.36 gal · 69.48 L
Estimated CO2
81.6 kg one way
Round trip: 163.2 kg / 360 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $38.08 $76.16
Mid-grade $4.60 $42.19 $84.38
Premium $4.90 $44.95 $89.89
Diesel $4.35 $39.93 $79.87

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Clearwater and Cooper City. The current time is 05:37:20.

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.