How far is Clearwater, FL from Minneola, FL?
The driving distance from Clearwater, FL to Minneola, FL is about 97.9 miles (157.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 76.7 miles (123.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 24m 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 02h 12m.
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.
A city in Hillsborough County, Florida.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clearwater and Minneola.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clearwater and Minneola.
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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
1.3 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on FL 60 East, FL 616: Tampa International Airport, Spruce Street
1.1 km · 59 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Memorial Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 275 North: Tampa
1333 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto I 275: Tampa
5.2 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 4 East: Orlando
2472 ft · 42 sec
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Continue straight
37.1 mi · 41 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 33: Polk City
1396 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto Lakeland Hills Boulevard
114 m · 5 sec · Lakeland Hills Boulevard
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Continue on Commonwealth Avenue
11.3 mi · 15 min · Commonwealth Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Commonwealth Avenue North
40 m · 2 sec · Commonwealth Avenue North
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Exit the roundabout onto Commonwealth Avenue North
10.8 mi · 14 min · Commonwealth Avenue North
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Turn slight right
6.2 mi · 8 min
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Turn slight right onto Lakeshore Drive
3.7 mi · 7 min · Lakeshore Drive
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Turn left onto Lakeshore Drive
1.9 mi · 5 min · Lakeshore Drive
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Turn right onto Hooks Street
23 m · 2 sec · Hooks Street
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Continue on Hooks Street
1676 ft · 48 sec · Hooks Street
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Turn left
2.3 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto Baker Street
575 ft · 28 sec · Baker Street
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Turn right onto South Bloxam Avenue
32 m · 5 sec · South Bloxam Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Bloxam Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clearwater and Minneola.
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.
I 4 East
Continue straight
37.1 mi · 00h 41m
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 Minneola.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clearwater to Minneola?
The road trip is about 97.9 miles (157.6 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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?
Plant City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49 miles from Clearwater and 49 miles from Minneola.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 76.7 miles (123.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.35 one way or $28.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Clearwater and Sunny near Minneola.
Stop Ideas Near Plant City
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 Plant City.
Lakeland
Lakeland
Union Station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clearwater and Minneola. Straight-line distance: 76.69 mi (123.42 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 Minneola
City in Kansas, United States
| Population | 13,973 |
| Coordinates | 28.5744400, -81.7461900 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
End: Minneola (-81.74619, 28.57444)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 158 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 13m |
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 | $14.35 | $28.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $15.90 | $31.80 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $16.94 | $33.88 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $15.05 | $30.10 |
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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