How far is Clearwater, FL from Ensley, FL?

The driving distance from Clearwater, FL to Ensley, FL is about 435 miles (700.1 km), with a travel time of about 08h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 322.2 miles (518.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 39m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
435.02 mi
08h 49m
Flight
322.17 mi
518.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
322.17 mi
Kilometers
518.48 km
Flight Time
00h 38m

Driving Distance

Road route
435.02 mi
Kilometers
700.1 km
Drive Time
08h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ensley
Thu, Apr 23, 6:29 AM CDT
Return by in Clearwater
Thu, Apr 23, 4:18 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clearwater
2026-04-22T22:39
Arrive Ensley
Thu, Apr 23, 7:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
08h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:50 PM to 3:20 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
6:20 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
217.5 mi
04h 24m
To Ensley
217.5 mi
04h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph ENE
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    214.1 mi · 3 hr 50 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 29: Pensacola, Cantonment,

    800 ft · 15 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on US 29 North: Cantonment, Pensacola Boulevard

    1700 ft · 32 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Pensacola Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · Pensacola Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West Johnson Avenue

    70 m · 10 sec · West Johnson Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Mayflower Avenue

    132 m · 17 sec · Mayflower Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West Detroit Boulevard

    44 m · 5 sec · West Detroit Boulevard

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Detroit Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
215 mi · 49%
US 19 North
207 mi · 48%
Florida Georgia Parkway
4.8 mi · 1%
Sunset Point Road
2.61 mi · 1%
North Belcher Road
1.14 mi
North Fort Harrison Avenue
1.07 mi
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Merge slight left

214 mi · 03h 50m

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
08h 49m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
17h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+112.8 mi
322.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monticello
04h 24m from Clearwater
Leave By
6:20 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Clearwater and Partly Sunny near Ensley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 435 miles (700.1 km) and usually takes 08h 49m 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 217.5 miles from Clearwater and 217.5 miles from Ensley.

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

The direct path is about 322.2 miles (518.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 112.8 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 $63.67 one way or $127.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 136.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Clearwater and Partly Sunny near Ensley.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clearwater and Ensley. Straight-line distance: 322.17 mi (518.48 km).

Clearwater

#1 Clearwater

The second most populous city in Pinellas County, Florida.

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

#2 Ensley

Census designated place

Population20,602
Coordinates30.5188100, -87.2727500
Altitude41
CountryUnited States
Start: Clearwater (-82.8001, 27.96585)
End: Ensley (-87.27275, 30.51881)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 700 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
15.35 gal
58.11 L · about $63.67
Round trip
$127.34
30.7 gal · 116.22 L
Estimated CO2
136.4 kg one way
Round trip: 272.8 kg / 601 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $63.67 $127.34
Mid-grade $4.60 $70.55 $141.10
Premium $4.90 $75.15 $150.31
Diesel $4.35 $66.77 $133.55

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 Ensley, FL. The current time in Clearwater is 22:39:57, although it is 21:39:57 in Ensley.

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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.