How far is Coral Springs, FL from Tavares, FL?

The driving distance from Coral Springs, FL to Tavares, FL is about 232 miles (373.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 196.4 miles (316.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 58m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
231.94 mi
04h 29m
Flight
196.4 mi
316.08 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
196.4 mi
Kilometers
316.08 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
231.94 mi
Kilometers
373.27 km
Drive Time
04h 29m

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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 04h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tavares
Tue, May 5, 4:00 AM EDT
Return by in Coral Springs
Tue, May 5, 8:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Coral Springs
2026-05-04T23:31
Arrive Tavares
Tue, May 5, 4:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:29 AM to 12:29 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:02 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Coral Springs
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
West Vero Corridor
FL

Census-designated place in Indian River County, Florida

From Coral Springs
116.1 mi
02h 14m
To Tavares
115.8 mi
02h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Monday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph NE
Destination
82°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Coral Springs and Tavares.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Coral Springs and Tavares.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    635 ft · 48 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Sample Road

    1182 ft · 27 sec · West Sample Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Coral Springs Drive

    1 mi · 2 min · Coral Springs Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Wiles Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Wiles Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North University Drive

    1.6 km · 2 min · North University Drive

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward SR 869 Toll North: Orlando

    2732 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Sawgrass Expressway

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Sawgrass Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Florida's Turnpike

    1 km · 53 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Soutwest 10th Street, Florida's Turnpike North, Orlando

    1500 ft · 20 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Florida's Turnpike Toll North, Orlando

    1.1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    195.5 mi · 3 hr 32 min · Florida's Turnpike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 429 Toll: Apopka, Tampa, UF Research & Education Center, Winter Garden

    1276 ft · 24 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Western Beltway

    10.4 mi · 12 min · Western Beltway

  15. 15

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

    849 ft · 16 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Orange Blossom Trail

    112 m · 15 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on SR 429 Connector Road

    1274 ft · 27 sec · SR 429 Connector Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Orange Blossom Trail

    7.2 mi · 10 min · Orange Blossom Trail

  19. 19

    Turn slight left onto Old Highway 441

    1.6 km · 2 min · Old Highway 441

  20. 20

    Continue on South Highland Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South Highland Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East 5th Avenue

    2.5 mi · 6 min · East 5th Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left

    3.1 mi · 6 min

  23. 23

    Turn slight left

    122 m · 14 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto North Saint Clair Abrams Avenue

    106 m · 17 sec · North Saint Clair Abrams Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto East Alfred Street

    17 m · 1 sec · East Alfred Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Alfred Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Coral Springs and Tavares.

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
26 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
196 mi · 85%
Western Beltway
10.4 mi · 4%
Orange Blossom Trail
7.23 mi · 3%
Sawgrass Expressway
3.69 mi · 2%
East 5th Avenue
2.48 mi · 1%
FL 429 Toll
1.55 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

196 mi · 03h 32m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.6 mi
196.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Vero Corridor
02h 14m from Coral Springs
Leave By
8:02 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Coral Springs and Sunny near Tavares.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Coral Springs to Tavares?

The road trip is about 232 miles (373.3 km) and usually takes 04h 29m 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?

West Vero Corridor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.1 miles from Coral Springs and 115.8 miles from Tavares.

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

The direct path is about 196.4 miles (316.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:02 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.93 one way or $67.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Coral Springs and Sunny near Tavares.

Stop Ideas Near West Vero Corridor

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around West Vero Corridor, 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 West Vero Corridor.

RAIL

Okeechobee

55 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
RAIL

Sebring

95 mi away
601 East Center St
RAIL

West Palm Beach

111 mi away
201 South Tamarind Ave
RAIL

Kissimmee

116 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Coral Springs and Tavares. Straight-line distance: 196.4 mi (316.08 km).

Coral Springs

#1 Coral Springs

The fourth most populous city in Broward County, Florida.

Population133,519
Coordinates26.2711900, -80.2706000
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Tavares

#2 Tavares

City in Florida, United States

Population17,832
Coordinates28.8041600, -81.7256300
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: Coral Springs (-80.2706, 26.27119)
End: Tavares (-81.72563, 28.80416)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 373 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.18 gal
30.98 L · about $33.93
Round trip
$67.86
16.36 gal · 61.96 L
Estimated CO2
72.7 kg one way
Round trip: 145.4 kg / 321 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $33.93 $67.86
Mid-grade $4.60 $37.60 $75.19
Premium $4.90 $40.05 $80.10
Diesel $4.35 $35.58 $71.17

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Coral Springs and Tavares. The current time is 23:31:03.

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.