How far is Desoto Lakes, FL from St. Petersburg, FL?
The driving distance from Desoto Lakes, FL to St. Petersburg, FL is about 39.3 miles (63.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30 miles (48.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m 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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Manatee County, Florida, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Desoto Lakes and St. Petersburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Desoto Lakes and St. Petersburg.
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Start on 42nd Street
1283 ft · 58 sec · 42nd Street
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Turn right onto Hidden Forest Drive
1056 ft · 48 sec · Hidden Forest Drive
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Turn right onto Hidden Forest Way
542 ft · 30 sec · Hidden Forest Way
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Turn left onto Mink Road
3159 ft · 2 min · Mink Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto DeSoto Road
1.2 km · 2 min · DeSoto Road
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Turn right onto North Lockwood Ridge Road
2567 ft · 54 sec · North Lockwood Ridge Road
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Turn left onto University Parkway
1.6 mi · 3 min · University Parkway
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Turn right
12.3 mi · 19 min
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Turn straight
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit straight
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
1610 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight right onto Sunshine Skyway Bridge
14.3 mi · 17 min · Sunshine Skyway Bridge
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Take the exit slight left toward 31st Street South
1604 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Winery, Treasure Island, Tropicana Field
49 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto 31st Street South
2167 ft · 58 sec · 31st Street South
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Turn left onto 5th Avenue South
1303 ft · 40 sec · 5th Avenue South
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Turn right onto 34th Street South
1589 ft · 41 sec · 34th Street South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 34th Street South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Desoto Lakes and St. Petersburg.
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.
Sunshine Skyway Bridge
Merge slight right onto Sunshine Skyway Bridge
14.3 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Sunny leaving Desoto Lakes and Sunny near St. Petersburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Desoto Lakes to St. Petersburg?
The road trip is about 39.3 miles (63.2 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?
Palmetto is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18 miles from Desoto Lakes and 21.3 miles from St. Petersburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30 miles (48.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 7:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.72 one way or $11.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Desoto Lakes and Sunny near St. Petersburg.
Stop Ideas Near Palmetto
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 Desoto Lakes and St. Petersburg. Straight-line distance: 29.94 mi (48.18 km).
#1 Desoto Lakes
Census-designated place in Sarasota County, Florida
| Population | 3,646 |
| Coordinates | 27.3714300, -82.4898200 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
#2 St. Petersburg
The second most populous city in Florida.
| Population | 253,693 |
| Coordinates | 27.7708600, -82.6792700 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
End: US 19 (-82.679372, 27.77086)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 63 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $5.72 | $11.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $6.34 | $12.68 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $6.76 | $13.51 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $6.00 | $12.01 |
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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