How far is Clearwater, FL from Midway, FL?

The driving distance from Clearwater, FL to Midway, FL is about 255.1 miles (410.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 201.2 miles (323.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
255.04 mi
05h 37m
Flight
201.23 mi
323.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
201.23 mi
Kilometers
323.85 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
255.04 mi
Kilometers
410.45 km
Drive Time
05h 37m

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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 05h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Midway
Thu, Apr 23, 11:04 AM EDT
Return by in Clearwater
Thu, Apr 23, 4:41 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clearwater
2026-04-23T05:26
Arrive Midway
Thu, Apr 23, 11:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:38 AM to 1:38 PM EDT

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

Leave by
5:44 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clearwater
9:00 PM EDT
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
Fanning Springs
FL

City in Gilchrist and Levy counties in Florida, United States

From Clearwater
127.7 mi
02h 48m
To Midway
127.4 mi
02h 48m

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
86°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

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

    32.3 mi · 35 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 90: Midway, Quincy

    2371 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on US 90 West: Midway, Quincy

    130 m · 10 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Blue Star Highway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Blue Star Highway

  20. 20

    Turn slight left

    100 m · 12 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Dover Road

    32 m · 3 sec · Dover Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Dover Road

    2537 ft · 48 sec · Dover Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Joyner Road

    654 ft · 29 sec · Joyner Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Joyner Road

    1135 ft · 50 sec · Joyner Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Joyner Road

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 19 North
207 mi · 81%
I 10 West
32.8 mi · 13%
Florida Georgia Parkway
4.8 mi · 2%
Sunset Point Road
2.61 mi · 1%
Blue Star Highway
1.87 mi · 1%
North Belcher Road
1.14 mi
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

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
05h 37m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+53.9 mi
201.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fanning Springs
02h 48m from Clearwater
Leave By
5:44 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Clearwater and Mostly 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 255.1 miles (410.5 km) and usually takes 05h 37m 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?

Fanning Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 127.7 miles from Clearwater and 127.4 miles from Midway.

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

The direct path is about 201.2 miles (323.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:44 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.33 one way or $74.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Fanning Springs

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Fanning Springs, 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 Fanning Springs.

BUS

Gainesville, Florida

59 mi away
201 East University Ave.
BUS

Waldo, Florida

77 mi away
14648 NE 147th Avenue
BUS

Ocala, Florida

89 mi away
531 Northeast First Ave
OTHER

Wildwood, Florida

118 mi away
601 North Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clearwater and Midway. Straight-line distance: 201.23 mi (323.85 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

City in Florida, United States

Population2,956
Coordinates30.4954800, -84.4543500
Altitude61
CountryUnited States
Start: Clearwater (-82.8001, 27.96585)
End: Midway (-84.45435, 30.49548)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 410 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9 gal
34.07 L · about $37.33
Round trip
$74.66
18 gal · 68.14 L
Estimated CO2
80 kg one way
Round trip: 160 kg / 353 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $37.33 $74.66
Mid-grade $4.60 $41.36 $82.73
Premium $4.90 $44.06 $88.13
Diesel $4.35 $39.15 $78.30

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 Midway. The current time is 05:26:16.

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.