How far is Clearwater, FL from Oakleaf Plantation, FL?
The driving distance from Clearwater, FL to Oakleaf Plantation, FL is about 199.5 miles (321 km), with a travel time of about 04h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 163.1 miles (262.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 31m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 15m.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clearwater and Oakleaf Plantation.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clearwater and Oakleaf Plantation.
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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
21.4 mi · 27 min
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Merge slight left
82.3 mi · 1 hr 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 326
1315 ft · 32 sec
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Turn slight right
44 m · 5 sec
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Turn slight right
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Northwest 70th Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Northwest 70th Street
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Turn left
5.5 mi · 7 min
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Turn straight onto North US 301: Starke
20.5 mi · 26 min
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Turn straight onto County Road 219A
6.5 mi · 9 min · County Road 219A
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At the end of the road, turn right
1.4 mi · 3 min
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Turn left
33.7 mi · 49 min
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Turn left onto Branan Field Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Branan Field Road
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Continue on Challenger Drive
3.1 mi · 4 min · Challenger Drive
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Keep slight left
120 m · 17 sec
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Keep slight right
80 m · 13 sec
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Continue on Oakleaf Plantation Parkway
2 mi · 4 min · Oakleaf Plantation Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Plantation Oaks Boulevard
12 m · 1 sec · Plantation Oaks Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Plantation Oaks Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · Plantation Oaks Boulevard
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Turn right onto Oakleaf High School Entrance
721 ft · 53 sec · Oakleaf High School Entrance
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Turn right
31 m · 9 sec
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Turn right
141 m · 34 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 Oakleaf Plantation.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 275
Merge slight left
82.3 mi · 01h 28m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Clearwater and Sunny near Oakleaf Plantation.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clearwater to Oakleaf Plantation?
The road trip is about 199.5 miles (321 km) and usually takes 04h 15m 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?
Belleview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.9 miles from Clearwater and 99.6 miles from Oakleaf Plantation.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 163.1 miles (262.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.4 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 8:28 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.58 one way or $59.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Clearwater and Sunny near Oakleaf Plantation.
Stop Ideas Near Belleview
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Belleview City Hall Park
City of Belleview
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Belleview.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clearwater and Oakleaf Plantation. Straight-line distance: 163.1 mi (262.49 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 Oakleaf Plantation
This Clay County, Florida, community is situated inland, southwest of Jacksonville.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.1708300, -81.8354900 |
| Altitude | - |
| Country | United States |
End: Oakleaf Plantation (-81.83549, 30.17083)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 321 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 29m |
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 | $4.20 | $29.58 | $59.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.68 | $32.95 | $65.91 |
| Premium | $5.01 | $35.27 | $70.54 |
| Diesel | $6.07 | $42.73 | $85.47 |
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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