How far is Clearwater, FL from Saint Cloud, FL?

The driving distance from Clearwater, FL to Saint Cloud, FL is about 108.1 miles (174 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 94.6 miles (152.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 38m 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
108.14 mi
02h 19m
Flight
94.61 mi
152.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
94.61 mi
Kilometers
152.26 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
108.14 mi
Kilometers
174.04 km
Drive Time
02h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Cloud
Sun, May 31, 8:44 AM EDT
Return by in Clearwater
Sun, May 31, 11:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clearwater
2026-05-31T06:25
Arrive Saint Cloud
Sun, May 31, 8:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:19 AM to 12:19 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:52 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
Gibsonia
FL

Unincorporated community in Florida

From Clearwater
54.1 mi
01h 09m
To Saint Cloud
54.1 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph W
Destination
87°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clearwater and Saint Cloud.

  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

    60.9 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on FL 417 North: Airport, Disney World, Celebration

    1380 ft · 17 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Southern Connector Extension

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Southern Connector Extension

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Osceola Parkway, Gaylord Convention Center

    1973 ft · 48 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Osceola Parkway

    7.1 mi · 11 min · Osceola Parkway

  20. 20

    Continue on East Osceola Parkway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · East Osceola Parkway

  21. 21

    Take the ramp right toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike Toll South

    2276 ft · 56 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Florida's Turnpike

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward US 192, ​US 441: Kissimmee, ​Saint Cloud

    2873 ft · 1 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on US 192 East, US 441 South: Saint. Cloud, Orlando Health Saint Cloud Hospital

    54 m · 6 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Bronson Highway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Bronson Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway

    679 ft · 15 sec · East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway

  27. 27

    Continue on 13th Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · 13th Street

  28. 28

    Take the exit straight

    69 m · 10 sec

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Florida Avenue

    1054 ft · 25 sec · Florida Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn right onto 10th Street

    7 m · 1 sec · 10th Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 10th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
4 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 4 East
61.3 mi · 57%
Courtney Campbell Causeway
9.04 mi · 8%
Osceola Parkway
7.49 mi · 7%
I 275
5.15 mi · 5%
Drew Street
4.27 mi · 4%
Southern Connector Extension
4.15 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 4 East

Continue straight

60.9 mi · 01h 07m

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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.5 mi
94.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gibsonia
01h 09m from Clearwater
Leave By
1:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Clearwater and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Saint Cloud.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Clearwater to Saint Cloud?

The road trip is about 108.1 miles (174 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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?

Gibsonia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.1 miles from Clearwater and 54.1 miles from Saint Cloud.

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

The direct path is about 94.6 miles (152.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 1:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.85 one way or $31.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Clearwater and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Saint Cloud.

Stop Ideas Near Gibsonia

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

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

RAIL

Lakeland

8 mi away
600 East Main Street
RAIL

Lakeland

8 mi away
600 East Main Street
RAIL

Winter Haven

27 mi away
1800 7th St SW
OTHER

Dade City, Florida

35 mi away
14218 US Highway 98

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clearwater and Saint Cloud. Straight-line distance: 94.61 mi (152.26 km).

Clearwater

#1 Clearwater

The second most populous city in Pinellas County, Florida.

Population116,552
Coordinates27.9658500, -82.8001000
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Saint Cloud

#2 Saint Cloud

A city in Osceola County, Florida.

Population56,590
Coordinates28.2489000, -81.2811800
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: Clearwater (-82.8001, 27.96585)
End: Saint Cloud (-81.28118, 28.2489)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 174 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.82 gal
14.45 L · about $15.85
Round trip
$31.69
7.64 gal · 28.9 L
Estimated CO2
33.9 kg one way
Round trip: 67.9 kg / 150 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $15.85 $31.69
Mid-grade $4.60 $17.56 $35.11
Premium $4.90 $18.70 $37.41
Diesel $4.35 $16.62 $33.23

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Clearwater and Saint Cloud. The current time is 06:25:35.

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.