How far is Clearwater, FL from Midway, FL?

The driving distance from Clearwater, FL to Midway, FL is about 436.8 miles (703 km), with a travel time of about 08h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 304.6 miles (490.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
436.84 mi
08h 58m
Flight
304.57 mi
490.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
304.57 mi
Kilometers
490.16 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
436.84 mi
Kilometers
703.03 km
Drive Time
08h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Midway
Wed, Apr 29, 1:47 PM CDT
Return by in Clearwater
Wed, Apr 29, 11:45 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clearwater
2026-04-29T05:49
Arrive Midway
Wed, Apr 29, 2:47 PM EDT
Route Timing
08h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:58 PM to 3:28 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
6:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clearwater
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Monticello
FL

City in Jefferson County, Florida, United States

From Clearwater
218.5 mi
04h 29m
To Midway
218.3 mi
04h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SE
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clearwater and Midway.

  1. 1

    Start on North Fort Harrison Avenue

    1.1 mi · 3 min · North Fort Harrison Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Marshall Street

    854 ft · 27 sec · Marshall Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Marshall Street

    36 m · 2 sec · Marshall Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Fulton Avenue

    616 ft · 13 sec · Fulton Avenue

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Fairmont Street

    10 m · 1 sec · Fairmont Street

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Fairmont Street

    1209 ft · 24 sec · Fairmont Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Douglas Avenue

    2954 ft · 1 min · Douglas Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Sunset Point Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Sunset Point Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Belcher Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Belcher Road

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Countryside Boulevard

    1.2 km · 2 min · Countryside Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn left onto US 19 Northbound Frontage Road

    2401 ft · 59 sec · US 19 Northbound Frontage Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp straight toward US 19 North

    1661 ft · 41 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    206.7 mi · 4 hr 35 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Florida Georgia Parkway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Florida Georgia Parkway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight left toward I 10 West: Tallahassee

    2323 ft · 57 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    198.3 mi · 3 hr 33 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 191: Milton, Bagdad

    1724 ft · 43 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Garcon Point Road

    7.2 mi · 10 min · Garcon Point Road

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Garcon Point Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Garcon Point Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Avalon Boulevard

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Avalon Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Gulf Breeze Parkway

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Gulf Breeze Parkway

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Abercrombie Road

    2496 ft · 2 min · Abercrombie Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Keystone Drive

    127 m · 20 sec · Keystone Drive

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Cedar Street

    118 m · 17 sec · Cedar Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cedar Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
25 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 19 North
207 mi · 47%
I 10 West
199 mi · 45%
Garcon Point Road
8.79 mi · 2%
Avalon Boulevard
5.52 mi · 1%
Florida Georgia Parkway
4.8 mi · 1%
Gulf Breeze Parkway
3.87 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 19 North

Merge slight left

207 mi · 04h 35m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
08h 58m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
17h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+132.2 mi
304.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monticello
04h 29m from Clearwater
Leave By
6:04 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Clearwater and Partly Sunny near Midway.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Clearwater to Midway?

The road trip is about 436.8 miles (703 km) and usually takes 08h 58m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Monticello is a useful midpoint, sitting about 218.5 miles from Clearwater and 218.3 miles from Midway.

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

The direct path is about 304.6 miles (490.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 132.2 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $63.92 one way or $127.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 136.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Clearwater and Midway, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Clearwater and Partly Sunny near Midway.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clearwater and Midway. Straight-line distance: 304.57 mi (490.16 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 Midway

This small community in Santa Rosa County, Florida, is situated in the western Florida Panhandle, near the city of Milton.

Population0
Coordinates30.4064800, -87.0055300
Altitude-
CountryUnited States
Start: Clearwater (-82.8001, 27.96585)
End: Midway (-87.00553, 30.40648)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 703 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
15.41 gal
58.35 L · about $63.92
Round trip
$127.84
30.82 gal · 116.7 L
Estimated CO2
136.9 kg one way
Round trip: 273.9 kg / 604 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $63.92 $127.84
Mid-grade $4.60 $70.82 $141.65
Premium $4.90 $75.45 $150.89
Diesel $4.35 $67.03 $134.07

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 29, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Clearwater, FL and Midway, FL. The current time in Clearwater is 05:49:11, although it is 04:49:11 in Midway.

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.