How far is Clearwater, FL from Mount Dora, FL?

The driving distance from Clearwater, FL to Mount Dora, FL is about 126.3 miles (203.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 91 miles (146.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 16m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
126.24 mi
02h 38m
Flight
90.97 mi
146.4 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
90.97 mi
Kilometers
146.4 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
126.24 mi
Kilometers
203.17 km
Drive Time
02h 38m

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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 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Dora
Thu, Apr 23, 2:42 AM EDT
Return by in Clearwater
Thu, Apr 23, 5:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clearwater
2026-04-23T00:04
Arrive Mount Dora
Thu, Apr 23, 2:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clearwater
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Polk City
FL

City in Polk County, Florida, United States

From Clearwater
63.1 mi
01h 19m
To Mount Dora
63.1 mi
01h 19m

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
83°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clearwater and Mount Dora.

  1. 1

    Start on North Fort Harrison Avenue

    840 ft · 27 sec · North Fort Harrison Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Drew Street

    4.2 mi · 8 min · Drew Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    60 m · 5 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Southbound Frontage Road

    2092 ft · 49 sec · Southbound Frontage Road

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    115 m · 8 sec

  6. 6

    Take the exit left

    71 m · 6 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight right onto Gulf to Bay Boulevard

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Gulf to Bay Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on Courtney Campbell Causeway

    8.2 mi · 11 min · Courtney Campbell Causeway

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1.3 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on FL 60 East, FL 616: Tampa International Airport, Spruce Street

    1.1 km · 59 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Memorial Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 275 North: Tampa

    1333 ft · 46 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto I 275: Tampa

    5.2 mi · 7 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 4 East: Orlando

    2472 ft · 42 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    58.6 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 429 North: Apopka

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Continue on Western Beltway

    32.4 mi · 37 min · Western Beltway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 441, CR 437: Orange Blossom Trail, Plymouth Sorrento Road

    849 ft · 16 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Orange Blossom Trail

    112 m · 15 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on SR 429 Connector Road

    1274 ft · 27 sec · SR 429 Connector Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Orange Blossom Trail

    7.2 mi · 10 min · Orange Blossom Trail

  22. 22

    Turn slight left onto Old Highway 441

    1.6 km · 2 min · Old Highway 441

  23. 23

    Continue on South Highland Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South Highland Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto East 5th Avenue

    2656 ft · 2 min · East 5th Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto North Donnelly Street

    660 ft · 25 sec · North Donnelly Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto East 7th Avenue

    22 m · 3 sec · East 7th Avenue

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 7th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
27 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 4 East
59.1 mi · 47%
Western Beltway
32.4 mi · 26%
Courtney Campbell Causeway
9.04 mi · 7%
Orange Blossom Trail
7.23 mi · 6%
I 275
5.15 mi · 4%
Drew Street
4.27 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 4 East

Continue straight

58.6 mi · 01h 04m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.3 mi
91 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Polk City
01h 19m from Clearwater
Leave By
1:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Clearwater and Mostly Sunny near Mount Dora.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Clearwater to Mount Dora?

The road trip is about 126.3 miles (203.2 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?

Polk City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.1 miles from Clearwater and 63.1 miles from Mount Dora.

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

The direct path is about 91 miles (146.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.3 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 1:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.46 one way or $36.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Polk City

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Polk City, 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 Polk City.

RAIL

Lakeland

20 mi away
600 East Main Street
RAIL

Lakeland

20 mi away
600 East Main Street
RAIL

Winter Haven

22 mi away
1800 7th St SW
OTHER

Dade City, Florida

41 mi away
14218 US Highway 98

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clearwater and Mount Dora. Straight-line distance: 90.97 mi (146.4 km).

Clearwater

#1 Clearwater

The second most populous city in Pinellas County, Florida.

Population116,552
Coordinates27.9658500, -82.8001000
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Mount Dora

#2 Mount Dora

City in Lake County, Florida, United States

Population14,778
Coordinates28.8024900, -81.6445200
Altitude44
CountryUnited States
Start: Clearwater (-82.8001, 27.96585)
End: Mount Dora (-81.64452, 28.80249)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 203 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.45 gal
16.86 L · about $18.46
Round trip
$36.92
8.9 gal · 33.72 L
Estimated CO2
39.5 kg one way
Round trip: 79.1 kg / 174 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $18.46 $36.92
Mid-grade $4.60 $20.45 $40.90
Premium $4.90 $21.79 $43.57
Diesel $4.35 $19.36 $38.71

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 Mount Dora. The current time is 00:04:47.

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.