How far is Clearwater, FL from Haines City, FL?
The driving distance from Clearwater, FL to Haines City, FL is about 82.6 miles (133 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72.7 miles (117 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 42m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 51m.
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.
A city in Hillsborough County, Florida.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clearwater and Haines City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clearwater and Haines City.
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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
1.3 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on FL 60 East, FL 616: Tampa International Airport, Spruce Street
1.1 km · 59 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Memorial Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 275 North: Tampa
1333 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto I 275: Tampa
5.2 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 4 East: Orlando
2472 ft · 42 sec
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Continue straight
47.1 mi · 52 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 557: Lake Alfred, Winter Haven
1807 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight right
107 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Polk City Road
9.1 mi · 17 min · Polk City Road
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Continue on Palmetto Street
1061 ft · 29 sec · Palmetto Street
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Continue on Main Street
1328 ft · 48 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto North 10th Street
1045 ft · 29 sec · North 10th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Lily Avenue
153 m · 14 sec · Lily Avenue
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Continue on Stuart Avenue
156 m · 19 sec · Stuart Avenue
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Turn left onto North 14th Street
907 ft · 42 sec · North 14th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Johnson Avenue
25 m · 4 sec · East Johnson Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Johnson Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clearwater and Haines City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 4 East
Continue straight
47.1 mi · 00h 52m
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.
Sunny leaving Clearwater and Sunny near Haines City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clearwater to Haines City?
The road trip is about 82.6 miles (133 km) and usually takes 01h 51m 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?
Plant City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.3 miles from Clearwater and 41.4 miles from Haines City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72.7 miles (117 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 2:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.11 one way or $24.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Clearwater and Sunny near Haines City.
Stop Ideas Near Plant City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Plant City.
Lakeland
Lakeland
Union Station
Winter Haven
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clearwater and Haines City. Straight-line distance: 72.69 mi (116.98 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 Haines City
City in Polk County, Florida, United States of America
| Population | 26,009 |
| Coordinates | 28.1145000, -81.6200900 |
| Altitude | 51 |
| Country | United States |
End: Haines City (-81.62009, 28.1145)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 133 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 01m |
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 | $12.11 | $24.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $13.42 | $26.84 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $14.30 | $28.59 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $12.70 | $25.40 |
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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