How far is Dade City, FL from Saint Leo, FL?
The driving distance from Dade City, FL to Saint Leo, FL is about 5 miles (8.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.2 miles (6.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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City in Pasco County, Florida, USA
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dade City and Saint Leo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dade City and Saint Leo.
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Start on 14th Street
16 m · 6 sec · 14th Street
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Turn right onto Meridian Avenue
2646 ft · 1 min · Meridian Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 21st Street
1.1 km · 1 min · 21st Street
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Continue on Old State Road 52
3.6 mi · 5 min · Old State Road 52
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Turn right
83 m · 21 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
73 m · 19 sec
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Exit the roundabout
64 m · 16 sec
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Turn right
85 m · 21 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dade City and Saint Leo.
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.
Old State Road 52
Continue on Old State Road 52
3.64 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Dade City and Mostly Sunny near Saint Leo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dade City to Saint Leo?
The road trip is about 5 miles (8.1 km) and usually takes 00h 09m 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?
San Antonio is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.5 miles from Dade City and 2.5 miles from Saint Leo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.2 miles (6.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.8 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.75 one way or $1.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Dade City and Mostly Sunny near Saint Leo.
Stop Ideas Near San Antonio
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to San Antonio.
Dade City, Florida
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dade City and Saint Leo. Straight-line distance: 4.25 mi (6.84 km).
#1 Dade City
County seat of Pasco County, Florida, United States
| Population | 7,338 |
| Coordinates | 28.3647200, -82.1959200 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Saint Leo
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,372 |
| Coordinates | 28.3372300, -82.2584200 |
| Altitude | 57 |
| Country | United States |
End: Saint Leo (-82.25842, 28.33723)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 8 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 03m |
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 | $0.75 | $1.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $0.83 | $1.65 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $0.88 | $1.76 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $0.78 | $1.57 |
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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