How far is Clearwater, FL from Horizon West, FL?
The driving distance from Clearwater, FL to Horizon West, FL is about 94.8 miles (152.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 78.7 miles (126.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 58m 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 59m.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clearwater and Horizon West.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clearwater and Horizon West.
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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
58.6 mi · 1 hr 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 429 North: Apopka
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Western Beltway
9 mi · 10 min · Western Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward Seidel Road
2987 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right
51 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto Seidel Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Seidel Road
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Turn left onto Summerlake Groves Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Summerlake Groves Street
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Turn right onto Winter Stay Drive
95 m · 14 sec · Winter Stay Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Winter Stay Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clearwater and Horizon West.
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
58.6 mi · 01h 04m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Clearwater and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy near Horizon West.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clearwater to Horizon West?
The road trip is about 94.8 miles (152.6 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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 47.4 miles from Clearwater and 47.5 miles from Horizon West.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 78.7 miles (126.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.1 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 2:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.90 one way or $27.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Clearwater and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy near Horizon West.
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 Horizon West. Straight-line distance: 78.65 mi (126.57 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 Horizon West
Census-designated place in Orange County, Florida
| Population | 14,000 |
| Coordinates | 28.4338300, -81.6227000 |
| Altitude | - |
| Country | United States |
End: Horizon West (-81.6227, 28.43383)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 153 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 10m |
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 | $13.90 | $27.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $15.40 | $30.79 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $16.40 | $32.80 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $14.57 | $29.15 |
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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