How far is Cypress Lake, FL from Clearwater, FL?
The driving distance from Cypress Lake, FL to Clearwater, FL is about 145.5 miles (234.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 113.1 miles (182 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 58m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 29m.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cypress Lake and Clearwater.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cypress Lake and Clearwater.
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Start on Myerlee Country Club Boulevard
106 m · 21 sec · Myerlee Country Club Boulevard
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Turn left onto Winkler Road
2692 ft · 1 min · Winkler Road
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Turn right onto Cypress Lake Drive
1.1 km · 1 min · Cypress Lake Drive
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Turn left onto Summerlin Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Summerlin Road
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Continue on Boy Scout Drive
3109 ft · 1 min · Boy Scout Drive
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Continue on Fowler Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Fowler Street
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Turn right onto Colonial Boulevard
4.1 mi · 7 min · Colonial Boulevard
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Take the exit slight left toward I 75 North: Tampa, I-75 North
2017 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
91.5 mi · 1 hr 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 275 North: Saint Petersburg
5.7 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left
1610 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight right onto Sunshine Skyway Bridge
19.5 mi · 23 min · Sunshine Skyway Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward 54th Avenue North Westbound
1483 ft · 36 sec
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Turn straight onto 54th Avenue North
1.5 km · 2 min · 54th Avenue North
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Turn right onto 34th Street North
2972 ft · 1 min · 34th Street North
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Continue on US Highway 19 North
9.1 mi · 13 min · US Highway 19 North
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 60: Seville Boulevard, Gulf To Bay
556 ft · 14 sec
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Continue on US 19 Northbound Frontage Road
2125 ft · 54 sec · US 19 Northbound Frontage Road
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Continue on Northbound Frontage Road
1034 ft · 25 sec · Northbound Frontage Road
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Take the exit slight left
635 ft · 20 sec
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Continue on Gulf to Bay Boulevard
2.7 mi · 5 min · Gulf to Bay Boulevard
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Continue on Court Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · Court Street
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Turn right onto South Ft Harrison Avenue
1297 ft · 44 sec · South Ft Harrison Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Fort Harrison Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cypress Lake and Clearwater.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 75 North
Merge slight left
91.5 mi · 01h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cypress Lake and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Clearwater.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cypress Lake to Clearwater?
The road trip is about 145.5 miles (234.1 km) and usually takes 02h 29m 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?
Nokomis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.8 miles from Cypress Lake and 73.7 miles from Clearwater.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 113.1 miles (182 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.4 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 1:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.28 one way or $42.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Cypress Lake and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Clearwater.
Stop Ideas Near Nokomis
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cypress Lake and Clearwater. Straight-line distance: 113.1 mi (182.02 km).
#1 Cypress Lake
Census designated place
| Population | 11,846 |
| Coordinates | 26.5381300, -81.8992500 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Clearwater
The second most populous city in Pinellas County, Florida.
| Population | 116,552 |
| Coordinates | 27.9658500, -82.8001000 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Fort Harrison Avenue (-82.799962, 27.965851)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 234 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 48m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.15 | $21.28 | $42.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $23.58 | $47.15 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $25.12 | $50.23 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $22.32 | $44.63 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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