How far is Crestview, FL from St. Petersburg, FL?

The driving distance from Crestview, FL to St. Petersburg, FL is about 408.2 miles (657 km), with a travel time of about 06h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 312.5 miles (503 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
408.22 mi
06h 37m
Flight
312.56 mi
503.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
312.56 mi
Kilometers
503.02 km
Flight Time
00h 37m

Driving Distance

Road route
408.22 mi
Kilometers
656.96 km
Drive Time
06h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in St. Petersburg
Wed, May 13, 9:52 PM EDT
Return by in Crestview
Thu, May 14, 3:30 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Crestview
2026-05-13T14:15
Arrive St. Petersburg
Wed, May 13, 8:52 PM CDT
Route Timing
06h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:38 PM to 3:08 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Crestview
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Perry
FL

City in Taylor County, Florida, United States

From Crestview
205.5 mi
03h 18m
To St. Petersburg
202.6 mi
03h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
91°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Crestview and St. Petersburg.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Crestview and St. Petersburg.

  1. 1

    Start on North Ferdon Boulevard

    2.7 mi · 5 min · North Ferdon Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn left onto I 10 East: Tallahassee

    2335 ft · 59 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    167.9 mi · 3 hr

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward US 19: Florida-Georgia Parkway, Monticello, Perry

    1531 ft · 37 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Florida Georgia Parkway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Florida Georgia Parkway

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Florida Georgia Parkway

    32.5 mi · 42 min · Florida Georgia Parkway

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    55.1 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    55.2 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Northeast 5th Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Northeast 5th Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Gulf to Lake Highway

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Gulf to Lake Highway

  11. 11

    Take the ramp right toward FL 589 Toll: Suncoast Parkway

    2186 ft · 50 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Suncoast Parkway

    54.3 mi · 59 min · Suncoast Parkway

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Veterans Expressway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Veterans Expressway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Expressway

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Veterans Expressway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on FL 589 Toll Express Lane

    5.3 mi · 7 min · FL 589 Toll Express Lane

  16. 16

    Merge slight right onto Veterans Expressway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Veterans Expressway

  17. 17

    Continue on Memorial Highway

    794 ft · 14 sec · Memorial Highway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Memorial Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Memorial Highway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 275 South: Saint Petersburg

    1.6 km · 2 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto I 275: Saint Petersburg

    15.4 mi · 18 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 595: Treasure Island, Florida Orange Groves Winery

    1409 ft · 34 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto 5th Avenue North

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 5th Avenue North

  23. 23

    Turn left onto 34th Street North

    2693 ft · 1 min · 34th Street North

  24. 24

    Continue on 34th Street South

    99 m · 14 sec · 34th Street South

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 34th Street South

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Crestview and St. Petersburg.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
25 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
168 mi · 41%
Florida Georgia Parkway
147 mi · 36%
Suncoast Parkway
54.3 mi · 13%
I 275
15.4 mi · 4%
Veterans Expressway
6.93 mi · 2%
FL 589 Toll Express Lane
5.32 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 10 East

Merge slight left

168 mi · 03h 00m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 37m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+95.7 mi
312.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Perry
03h 18m from Crestview
Leave By
10:44 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Crestview and Mostly Sunny near St. Petersburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Crestview to St. Petersburg?

The road trip is about 408.2 miles (657 km) and usually takes 06h 37m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Perry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 205.5 miles from Crestview and 202.6 miles from St. Petersburg.

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

The direct path is about 312.5 miles (503 km), while the road route adds roughly 95.7 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $59.77 one way or $119.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 128.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Crestview and St. Petersburg, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Crestview and Mostly Sunny near St. Petersburg.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Crestview and St. Petersburg. Straight-line distance: 312.56 mi (503.02 km).

Crestview

#1 Crestview

City in Florida, United States

Population25,663
Coordinates30.7621300, -86.5705100
Altitude72
CountryUnited States
St. Petersburg

#2 St. Petersburg

The second most populous city in Florida.

Population253,693
Coordinates27.7708600, -82.6792700
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: North Ferdon Boulevard (-86.570585, 30.76216)
End: 34th Street South (-82.679372, 27.77086)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 657 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.41 gal
54.53 L · about $59.77
Round trip
$119.55
28.82 gal · 109.06 L
Estimated CO2
128.1 kg one way
Round trip: 256.1 kg / 565 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $59.77 $119.55
Mid-grade $4.60 $66.23 $132.46
Premium $4.90 $70.55 $141.10
Diesel $4.35 $62.68 $125.37

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 13, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Crestview, FL and St. Petersburg, FL. The current time in Crestview is 14:15:07, although it is 15:15:07 in St. Petersburg.

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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.