How far is Clearwater, FL from Lady Lake, FL?

The driving distance from Clearwater, FL to Lady Lake, FL is about 109.2 miles (175.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84.6 miles (136.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 43m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
109.24 mi
02h 21m
Flight
84.64 mi
136.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.64 mi
Kilometers
136.21 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
109.24 mi
Kilometers
175.8 km
Drive Time
02h 21m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lady Lake
Thu, Apr 23, 4:38 AM EDT
Return by in Clearwater
Thu, Apr 23, 6:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clearwater
2026-04-23T02:16
Arrive Lady Lake
Thu, Apr 23, 4:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:46 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
San Antonio
FL

City in Pasco County, Florida, USA

From Clearwater
54.7 mi
01h 10m
To Lady Lake
54.6 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph SSE
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clearwater and Lady Lake.

  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

    2092 ft · 49 sec · Southbound Frontage Road

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    115 m · 8 sec

  6. 6

    Take the exit left

    71 m · 6 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight right onto Gulf to Bay Boulevard

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Gulf to Bay Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on Courtney Campbell Causeway

    8.2 mi · 11 min · Courtney Campbell Causeway

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1.3 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on FL 60 East, FL 616: Tampa International Airport, Spruce Street

    1.1 km · 59 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Memorial Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 275 North: Tampa

    1333 ft · 46 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto I 275: Tampa

    21.4 mi · 27 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    52.9 mi · 57 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 44: Inverness, Wildwood

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Turn right

    40 m · 5 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right

    5.3 mi · 8 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Buena Vista Boulevard

    1346 ft · 36 sec · Buena Vista Boulevard

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Buena Vista Boulevard

    65 m · 4 sec · Buena Vista Boulevard

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Buena Vista Boulevard

    692 ft · 14 sec · Buena Vista Boulevard

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Buena Vista Boulevard

    54 m · 4 sec · Buena Vista Boulevard

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Buena Vista Boulevard

    1711 ft · 34 sec · Buena Vista Boulevard

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Buena Vista Boulevard

    48 m · 3 sec · Buena Vista Boulevard

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto Buena Vista Boulevard

    1995 ft · 40 sec · Buena Vista Boulevard

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Buena Vista Boulevard

    60 m · 4 sec · Buena Vista Boulevard

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto Buena Vista Boulevard

    2431 ft · 48 sec · Buena Vista Boulevard

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Buena Vista Boulevard

    65 m · 4 sec · Buena Vista Boulevard

  28. 28

    Exit the roundabout onto Buena Vista Boulevard

    2436 ft · 49 sec · Buena Vista Boulevard

  29. 29

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Buena Vista Boulevard

    61 m · 4 sec · South Buena Vista Boulevard

  30. 30

    Exit the roundabout onto South Buena Vista Boulevard

    1.2 km · 2 min · South Buena Vista Boulevard

  31. 31

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Buena Vista Boulevard

    56 m · 10 sec · South Buena Vista Boulevard

  32. 32

    Exit the roundabout onto South Buena Vista Boulevard

    2052 ft · 58 sec · South Buena Vista Boulevard

  33. 33

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Buena Vista Boulevard

    52 m · 3 sec · Buena Vista Boulevard

  34. 34

    Exit the roundabout onto Buena Vista Boulevard

    1 km · 1 min · Buena Vista Boulevard

  35. 35

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Buena Vista Boulevard

    63 m · 4 sec · Buena Vista Boulevard

  36. 36

    Exit the roundabout onto Buena Vista Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · Buena Vista Boulevard

  37. 37

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Buena Vista Boulevard

    55 m · 3 sec · Buena Vista Boulevard

  38. 38

    Exit the roundabout onto Buena Vista Boulevard

    3020 ft · 1 min · Buena Vista Boulevard

  39. 39

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Stillwater Trail

    6 m · 1 sec · Stillwater Trail

  40. 40

    Exit the roundabout onto Stillwater Trail

    1722 ft · 49 sec · Stillwater Trail

  41. 41

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Stillwater Trail

    51 m · 3 sec · Stillwater Trail

  42. 42

    Exit the roundabout onto Stillwater Trail

    1885 ft · 38 sec · Stillwater Trail

  43. 43

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Morse Boulevard

    89 m · 6 sec · Morse Boulevard

  44. 44

    Exit the roundabout onto Morse Boulevard

    148 m · 10 sec · Morse Boulevard

  45. 45

    Continue on Morse Boulevard

    1.1 km · 1 min · Morse Boulevard

  46. 46

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Morse Boulevard

    51 m · 3 sec · Morse Boulevard

  47. 47

    Exit the roundabout onto Morse Boulevard

    608 ft · 16 sec · Morse Boulevard

  48. 48

    Turn right onto County Road 466

    2.9 mi · 5 min · County Road 466

  49. 49

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
49 steps
33 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
36
4 merges, 32 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 275
74.3 mi · 68%
Courtney Campbell Causeway
9.04 mi · 8%
Buena Vista Boulevard
4.41 mi · 4%
Drew Street
4.27 mi · 4%
County Road 466
2.87 mi · 3%
Gulf to Bay Boulevard
1.94 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 275

Merge slight left

52.9 mi · 00h 57m

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
02h 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.6 mi
84.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
San Antonio
01h 10m from Clearwater
Leave By
1:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Clearwater and Mostly Sunny near Lady Lake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Clearwater to Lady Lake?

The road trip is about 109.2 miles (175.8 km) and usually takes 02h 21m 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?

San Antonio is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.7 miles from Clearwater and 54.6 miles from Lady Lake.

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

The direct path is about 84.6 miles (136.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.6 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 1:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.97 one way or $31.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Clearwater and Mostly Sunny near Lady Lake.

Stop Ideas Near San Antonio

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

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

OTHER

Dade City, Florida

9 mi away
14218 US Highway 98
RAIL

Lakeland

45 mi away
600 East Main Street
RAIL

Lakeland

45 mi away
600 East Main Street
RAIL

Union Station

46 mi away
601 North Nebraska Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clearwater and Lady Lake. Straight-line distance: 84.64 mi (136.21 km).

Clearwater

#1 Clearwater

The second most populous city in Pinellas County, Florida.

Population116,552
Coordinates27.9658500, -82.8001000
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Lady Lake

#2 Lady Lake

Town in Florida

Population16,179
Coordinates28.9174900, -81.9228600
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: Clearwater (-82.8001, 27.96585)
End: Lady Lake (-81.92286, 28.91749)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 176 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.85 gal
14.59 L · about $15.97
Round trip
$31.94
7.7 gal · 29.18 L
Estimated CO2
34.2 kg one way
Round trip: 68.4 kg / 151 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $15.97 $31.94
Mid-grade $4.60 $17.69 $35.39
Premium $4.90 $18.85 $37.70
Diesel $4.35 $16.75 $33.50

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

There is no time difference between Clearwater and Lady Lake. The current time is 02:16:12.

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.