How far is Clearwater, FL from Englewood, FL?

The driving distance from Clearwater, FL to Englewood, FL is about 87.7 miles (141.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.6 miles (120 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 48m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
87.74 mi
01h 54m
Flight
74.59 mi
120.04 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.59 mi
Kilometers
120.04 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
87.74 mi
Kilometers
141.21 km
Drive Time
01h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Englewood
Mon, Apr 20, 2:54 PM EDT
Return by in Clearwater
Mon, Apr 20, 4:48 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clearwater
2026-04-20T12:59
Arrive Englewood
Mon, Apr 20, 2:54 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clearwater
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Ellenton
FL

Census-designated place in Manatee County, Florida

From Clearwater
44 mi
00h 57m
To Englewood
43.8 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
16 mph NE
Destination
80°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 17 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    6.4 mi · 7 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 765: Englewood, Venice

    2469 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Jacaranda Boulevard

    1.2 km · 1 min · Jacaranda Boulevard

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Jacaranda Boulevard

    60 m · 3 sec · Jacaranda Boulevard

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Jacaranda Boulevard

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Jacaranda Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Englewood Road

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Englewood Road

  22. 22

    Continue on North Indiana Avenue

    2.3 mi · 4 min · North Indiana Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto East Dearborn Street

    44 m · 3 sec · East Dearborn Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Dearborn Street

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
35.5 mi · 40%
Sunshine Skyway Bridge
13.4 mi · 15%
I 275 South
10.6 mi · 12%
US Highway 19 North
10.1 mi · 11%
Jacaranda Boulevard
5.13 mi · 6%
Drew Street
4.27 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Merge slight left

28 mi · 00h 30m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.1 mi
74.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ellenton
00h 57m from Clearwater
Leave By
2:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Clearwater and Mostly Sunny near Englewood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 87.7 miles (141.2 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?

Ellenton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44 miles from Clearwater and 43.8 miles from Englewood.

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

The direct path is about 74.6 miles (120 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 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 2:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.86 one way or $25.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Clearwater and Mostly Sunny near Englewood.

Stop Ideas Near Ellenton

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

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

BUS

Bradenton, Florida

7 mi away
1115 Manatee Avenue West
BUS

Sarasota, Florida

21 mi away
1993 Main Street
BUS

St Petersburg-Pinellas Park-Clearwater, Florida

39 mi away
5251 110th Avenue North
RAIL

Union Station

48 mi away
601 North Nebraska Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clearwater and Englewood. Straight-line distance: 74.59 mi (120.04 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 Englewood

Englewood is a place in Florida, United States.

Population0
Coordinates26.9620100, -82.3526000
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Clearwater (-82.8001, 27.96585)
End: Englewood (-82.3526, 26.96201)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 141 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.1 gal
11.72 L · about $12.86
Round trip
$25.72
6.2 gal · 23.44 L
Estimated CO2
27.5 kg one way
Round trip: 55.1 kg / 121 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $12.86 $25.72
Mid-grade $4.60 $14.25 $28.50
Premium $4.90 $15.18 $30.36
Diesel $4.35 $13.49 $26.97

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 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Clearwater and Englewood. The current time is 12:59:48.

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.