How far is Clearwater, FL from Lakewood Park, FL?

The driving distance from Clearwater, FL to Lakewood Park, FL is about 168 miles (270.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 149.5 miles (240.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
167.97 mi
03h 38m
Flight
149.49 mi
240.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
149.49 mi
Kilometers
240.58 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
167.97 mi
Kilometers
270.32 km
Drive Time
03h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lakewood Park
Sat, Nov 7, 3:36 AM EST
Return by in Clearwater
Sat, Nov 7, 7:15 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clearwater
2026-11-06T23:58
Arrive Lakewood Park
Sat, Nov 7, 3:36 AM EST
Route Timing
03h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM EST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:44 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clearwater
9:00 PM EST
Early departure recommended

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
Lake Wales
FL

City in Polk County, Florida, United States

From Clearwater
83.9 mi
01h 49m
To Lakewood Park
84.1 mi
01h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 1:00 AM EST
Wind
3 mph NE
Destination
84°F
Today

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 10:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clearwater and Lakewood Park.

  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

    5.2 mi · 7 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 4 East: Orlando

    2472 ft · 42 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    25.8 mi · 29 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 570 Toll East: Lakeland, Winter Haven

    2270 ft · 55 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Polk Parkway

    9.4 mi · 11 min · Polk Parkway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 98: Lakeland, Bartow

    2311 ft · 57 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Bartow Road

    6.9 mi · 10 min · Bartow Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Broadway Avenue

    3183 ft · 1 min · Broadway Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Van Fleet Drive

    2787 ft · 1 min · Van Fleet Drive

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    1427 ft · 27 sec

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    10.8 mi · 14 min

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    4.3 mi · 6 min

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    70.7 mi · 1 hr 28 min

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    935 ft · 20 sec

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: West Palm Beach

    2496 ft · 1 min

  28. 28

    Merge slight left

    8.4 mi · 9 min

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 614

    1987 ft · 48 sec

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Indrio Road

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Indrio Road

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Fort Pierce Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Fort Pierce Boulevard

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fort Pierce Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
32 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
4 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Van Fleet Drive
86.7 mi · 52%
I 4 East
26.2 mi · 16%
Polk Parkway
9.42 mi · 6%
Courtney Campbell Causeway
9.04 mi · 5%
I 95 South
8.9 mi · 5%
Bartow Road
6.89 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Van Fleet Drive

Continue straight

70.7 mi · 01h 28m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 38m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.5 mi
149.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Wales
01h 49m from Clearwater
Leave By
9:44 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Clearwater and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Lakewood Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Clearwater to Lakewood Park?

The road trip is about 168 miles (270.3 km) and usually takes 03h 38m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lake Wales is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.9 miles from Clearwater and 84.1 miles from Lakewood Park.

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

The direct path is about 149.5 miles (240.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.5 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 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:44 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.74 one way or $45.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Clearwater and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Lakewood Park.

Stop Ideas Near Lake Wales

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

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

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Winter Haven

18 mi away
1800 7th St SW
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Lakeland

39 mi away
600 East Main Street
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Lakeland

39 mi away
600 East Main Street
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Kissimmee

47 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clearwater and Lakewood Park. Straight-line distance: 149.49 mi (240.58 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 Lakewood Park

Lakewood Park is a place in Florida, United States.

Population0
Coordinates27.5430900, -80.4022700
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Clearwater (-82.8001, 27.96585)
End: Lakewood Park (-80.40227, 27.54309)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 270 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.93 gal
22.44 L · about $22.74
Round trip
$45.47
11.86 gal · 44.88 L
Estimated CO2
52.7 kg one way
Round trip: 105.4 kg / 232 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.83 $22.74 $45.47
Mid-grade $4.32 $25.62 $51.24
Premium $4.66 $27.65 $55.30
Diesel $5.94 $35.23 $70.46

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Clearwater and Lakewood Park. The current time is 23:58:39.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.