How far is Clearwater, FL from Lutz, FL?
The driving distance from Clearwater, FL to Lutz, FL is about 35.2 miles (56.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.3 miles (39.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 00h 53m.
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.
Census-designated place in Hillsborough County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clearwater and Lutz.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clearwater and Lutz.
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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
1.2 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight left toward FL 589 North Toll: Veterans Expressway, Air Cargo
1.1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight right onto Memorial Highway
1712 ft · 29 sec · Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on FL 589 Toll North
1394 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Expressway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Veterans Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on FL 589 Toll Express Lane
3.2 mi · 4 min · FL 589 Toll Express Lane
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Expressway
1 km · 48 sec · Veterans Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Expressway
4.9 mi · 6 min · Veterans Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Expressway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Veterans Expressway
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Turn left onto North Dale Mabry Highway
2.1 mi · 3 min · North Dale Mabry Highway
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Turn right onto West Lutz Lake Fern Road
2479 ft · 1 min · West Lutz Lake Fern Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Lutz Lake Fern Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · West Lutz Lake Fern Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
39 m · 10 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clearwater and Lutz.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Courtney Campbell Causeway
Continue on Courtney Campbell Causeway
8.24 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Clearwater and Partly Sunny near Lutz.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clearwater to Lutz?
The road trip is about 35.2 miles (56.7 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?
Town 'n' Country is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.6 miles from Clearwater and 17.6 miles from Lutz.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.3 miles (39.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 4:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.14 one way or $10.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Clearwater and Partly Sunny near Lutz.
Stop Ideas Near Town 'n' Country
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Pinellas Park
Clearwater Water System Maintenance
Dunedin City Hall
56th St @ Temple Terrace City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Town 'n' Country.
Union Station
St Petersburg-Pinellas Park-Clearwater, Florida
Dade City, Florida
Bradenton, Florida
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clearwater and Lutz. Straight-line distance: 24.3 mi (39.1 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 Lutz
Census-designated place in Hillsborough County, Florida
| Population | 19,344 |
| Coordinates | 28.1511200, -82.4614800 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lutz (-82.46148, 28.15112)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $5.14 | $10.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.70 | $11.40 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $6.07 | $12.14 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $5.39 | $10.79 |
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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