How far is Clearwater, FL from Westchase, FL?

The driving distance from Clearwater, FL to Westchase, FL is about 18.7 miles (30.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.1 miles (21.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
18.73 mi
00h 36m
Flight
13.14 mi
21.15 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.14 mi
Kilometers
21.15 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.73 mi
Kilometers
30.14 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Westchase
Sat, Nov 7, 1:58 PM EST
Return by in Clearwater
Sat, Nov 7, 2:34 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clearwater
2026-11-07T13:21
Arrive Westchase
Sat, Nov 7, 1:58 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM EST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:18 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Clearwater
10:00 PM EST
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Oldsmar
FL

City in Florida, United States

From Clearwater
9.3 mi
00h 18m
To Westchase
9.4 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
7 to 13 mph N
Destination
80°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
2 to 9 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clearwater and Westchase.

  1. 1

    Start on North Fort Harrison Avenue

    840 ft · 27 sec · North Fort Harrison Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Drew Street

    2.8 mi · 6 min · Drew Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Drew Street

    579 ft · 15 sec · Drew Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Northeast Coachman Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Northeast Coachman Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto McMullen Booth Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · McMullen Booth Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto State Road 580

    2.2 mi · 4 min · State Road 580

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Forest Lakes Boulevard

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Forest Lakes Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto West Linebaugh Avenue

    2.9 mi · 5 min · West Linebaugh Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Montague Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Montague Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Tree Tops Lake Road

    556 ft · 30 sec · Tree Tops Lake Road

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Tree Tops Lake Road

    74 m · 11 sec · Tree Tops Lake Road

  12. 12

    Exit the rotary onto Tree Tops Lake Road

    2882 ft · 2 min · Tree Tops Lake Road

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tree Tops Lake Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
13 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
69.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Forest Lakes Boulevard
3.16 mi · 17%
Northeast Coachman Road
2.98 mi · 16%
Drew Street
2.9 mi · 15%
West Linebaugh Avenue
2.88 mi · 15%
McMullen Booth Road
2.82 mi · 15%
State Road 580
2.15 mi · 12%
Longest Stretch

Forest Lakes Boulevard

Turn left onto Forest Lakes Boulevard

3.16 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.6 mi
13.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oldsmar
00h 18m from Clearwater
Leave By
7:18 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Clearwater and Sunny near Westchase.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Clearwater to Westchase?

The road trip is about 18.7 miles (30.1 km) and usually takes 00h 36m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Oldsmar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.3 miles from Clearwater and 9.4 miles from Westchase.

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

The direct path is about 13.1 miles (21.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.53 one way or $5.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Clearwater and Sunny near Westchase.

Stop Ideas Near Oldsmar

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Oldsmar and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of Pinellas Park
Scenic stop 13.5 mi away

City of Pinellas Park

Pinellas Park , FL
4100 66th Ave N, Pinellas Park, FL 33781
Rating 3.9/5 16 reviews Park,City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 4.7 mi away

Clearwater Water System Maintenance

Clearwater , FL
1650 N Arcturas Ave, Clearwater, FL 33765
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews City government office,Water damage restoration service
Dunedin City Hall
Meeting point 5.2 mi away

Dunedin City Hall

Dunedin , FL
542 Main St, Dunedin, FL 34698
Rating 1.2/5 39 reviews City Hall
Belleair Bluffs City Hall
Scenic stop 10.2 mi away

Belleair Bluffs City Hall

Belleair Bluffs , FL
2747 Sunset Blvd, Belleair Bluffs, FL 33770, United States
Rating 4.4/5 9 reviews City or town hall,City administration,City government office,City park,Community center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Oldsmar.

BUS

St Petersburg-Pinellas Park-Clearwater, Florida

22 mi away
5251 110th Avenue North
RAIL

Union Station

23 mi away
601 North Nebraska Ave
OTHER

Dade City, Florida

60 mi away
14218 US Highway 98
BUS

Bradenton, Florida

63 mi away
1115 Manatee Avenue West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clearwater and Westchase. Straight-line distance: 13.14 mi (21.15 km).

Clearwater

#1 Clearwater

The second most populous city in Pinellas County, Florida.

Population116,552
Coordinates27.9658500, -82.8001000
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Westchase

Westchase is a place in Florida, United States.

Population0
Coordinates28.0550200, -82.6098200
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Clearwater (-82.8001, 27.96585)
End: Westchase (-82.60982, 28.05502)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 30 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.66 gal
2.5 L · about $2.53
Round trip
$5.06
1.32 gal · 5 L
Estimated CO2
5.9 kg one way
Round trip: 11.7 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.84 $2.53 $5.06
Mid-grade $4.32 $2.85 $5.71
Premium $4.66 $3.08 $6.15
Diesel $5.92 $3.91 $7.82

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Clearwater and Westchase. The current time is 13:21:53.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.