How far is Conway, FL from Tampa, FL?

The driving distance from Conway, FL to Tampa, FL is about 86.2 miles (138.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.7 miles (126.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 08m 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
86.16 mi
01h 34m
Flight
78.65 mi
126.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.65 mi
Kilometers
126.57 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.16 mi
Kilometers
138.66 km
Drive Time
01h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tampa
Wed, Apr 22, 9:06 PM EDT
Return by in Conway
Wed, Apr 22, 10:40 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Conway
2026-04-22T19:31
Arrive Tampa
Wed, Apr 22, 9:06 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Conway
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 Conway
43.1 mi
00h 47m
To Tampa
43.1 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ENE
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Conway and Tampa.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Conway and Tampa.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    75 m · 20 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Anderson Road

    59 m · 11 sec · Anderson Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Conway Road

    3.4 mi · 7 min · Conway Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1452 ft · 40 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Beachline Expressway

    9.1 mi · 12 min · Beachline Expressway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 4 West: Tampa

    1.1 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    69.2 mi · 1 hr 16 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward FL 618 Toll: Port of Tampa, West Selmon Expressway Toll

    1.1 km · 59 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Downtown, West Selmonm Expressway Toll

    1161 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Downtown, West Selmon Expressway Toll

    2296 ft · 44 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Lee Roy Selmon Expressway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Lee Roy Selmon Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 60: Kennedy Boulevard, Downtown - East

    1212 ft · 31 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto East Kennedy Boulevard

    1885 ft · 1 min · East Kennedy Boulevard

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Kennedy Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Conway and Tampa.

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
14 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 4 West
69.8 mi · 81%
Beachline Expressway
9.09 mi · 11%
Conway Road
3.65 mi · 4%
Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
1.53 mi · 2%
FL 618 Toll
0.66 mi · 1%
Downtown
0.65 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 4 West

Merge slight left

69.2 mi · 01h 16m

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
01h 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.5 mi
78.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Polk City
00h 47m from Conway
Leave By
3:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Conway and Mostly Sunny near Tampa.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Conway to Tampa?

The road trip is about 86.2 miles (138.7 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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 43.1 miles from Conway and 43.1 miles from Tampa.

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

The direct path is about 78.7 miles (126.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 3:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.61 one way or $25.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Conway and Mostly Sunny near Tampa.

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 Conway and Tampa. Straight-line distance: 78.65 mi (126.57 km).

Conway

#1 Conway

Unincorporated area of Orange County, Florida, USA

Population13,467
Coordinates28.5027800, -81.3306200
Altitude33
CountryUnited States
Tampa

#2 Tampa

The third most populous city in Florida and the center of the Tampa metropolitan area.

Population407,599
Coordinates27.9475200, -82.4584300
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: (-81.330589, 28.50278)
End: Kennedy Boulevard (-82.458429, 27.947518)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 139 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.04 gal
11.51 L · about $12.61
Round trip
$25.22
6.08 gal · 23.02 L
Estimated CO2
27 kg one way
Round trip: 54 kg / 119 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $12.61 $25.22
Mid-grade $4.60 $13.97 $27.94
Premium $4.90 $14.88 $29.77
Diesel $4.35 $13.22 $26.45

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Conway and Tampa. The current time is 19:31:50.

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.