How far is Clearwater, FL from Lehigh Acres, FL?
The driving distance from Clearwater, FL to Lehigh Acres, FL is about 144.3 miles (232.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 117.4 miles (189 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 57m 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 02h 58m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clearwater and Lehigh Acres.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clearwater and Lehigh Acres.
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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
108 m · 9 sec · Southbound Frontage Road
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Take the exit straight toward US 19 South
1276 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 19 North
5.7 mi · 8 min · US Highway 19 North
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Keep slight left to continue on US Highway 19 North
4.4 mi · 6 min · US Highway 19 North
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Continue on 34th Street North
2973 ft · 1 min · 34th Street North
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Turn left onto 54th Avenue North
1.4 km · 2 min · 54th Avenue North
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 275 South
1286 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
10.1 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight left
1406 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight right onto Sunshine Skyway Bridge
13.4 mi · 15 min · Sunshine Skyway Bridge
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Naples
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left
28 mi · 30 min
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Keep slight left
62.3 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 82: Fort Myers, Immokalee
2045 ft · 57 sec
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Turn left onto Dr Martin Luther King Boulevard
861 ft · 17 sec · Dr Martin Luther King Boulevard
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Continue on SR 82
2.4 mi · 4 min · SR 82
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Turn left onto Lee Boulevard
7.7 mi · 13 min · Lee Boulevard
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Turn left onto Williams Avenue
987 ft · 31 sec · Williams Avenue
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Turn right onto West 5th Street
1.3 mi · 5 min · West 5th Street
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Turn left onto Richmond Avenue North
2757 ft · 1 min · Richmond Avenue North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Richmond Avenue North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clearwater and Lehigh Acres.
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 75 South
Keep slight left
62.3 mi · 01h 07m
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 Lehigh Acres.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clearwater to Lehigh Acres?
The road trip is about 144.3 miles (232.2 km) and usually takes 02h 58m 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?
Nokomis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.2 miles from Clearwater and 72.1 miles from Lehigh Acres.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 117.4 miles (189 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.9 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 12:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.11 one way or $42.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Clearwater and Sunny near Lehigh Acres.
Stop Ideas Near Nokomis
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 Nokomis.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clearwater and Lehigh Acres. Straight-line distance: 117.41 mi (188.96 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 Lehigh Acres
Census designated place
| Population | 86,784 |
| Coordinates | 26.6253500, -81.6248000 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lehigh Acres (-81.6248, 26.62535)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 232 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 47m |
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 | $21.11 | $42.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $23.39 | $46.79 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $24.92 | $49.84 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $22.14 | $44.28 |
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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