How far is Dunnellon, FL from Tampa, FL?
The driving distance from Dunnellon, FL to Tampa, FL is about 103.2 miles (166.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 76.1 miles (122.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 24m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Hernando County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dunnellon and Tampa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dunnellon and Tampa.
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Start on the route
62 m · 20 sec
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Turn left onto East Pennsylvania Avenue
72 m · 7 sec · East Pennsylvania Avenue
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Turn left onto Williams Street
6.8 mi · 10 min · Williams Street
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Turn right onto North Lecanto Highway
6.7 mi · 12 min · North Lecanto Highway
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Turn right onto West Norvell Bryant Highway
2.1 mi · 4 min · West Norvell Bryant Highway
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Turn left onto FL 589 Toll: Suncoast Parkway
3078 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Suncoast Parkway
56.5 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Suncoast Parkway
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Merge slight right onto Veterans Expressway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Veterans Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Expressway
3.9 mi · 5 min · Veterans Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on FL 589 Toll Express Lane
5.3 mi · 7 min · FL 589 Toll Express Lane
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Merge slight right onto Veterans Expressway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Veterans Expressway
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Continue on Memorial Highway
794 ft · 14 sec · Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Memorial Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 275 North: Tampa
1333 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto I 275: Tampa
4.2 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown East, Downtown West
118 m · 9 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Downtown West, Ashley Drive, Tampa Street
1315 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Tampa Street, Seaport Aquarium, Amalie Arena, Harbour Island, Convention Center
692 ft · 18 sec
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Turn slight right onto North Tampa Street
1318 ft · 55 sec · North Tampa Street
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Turn left onto East Twiggs Street
86 m · 12 sec · East Twiggs Street
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Turn right onto North Franklin Street
587 ft · 32 sec · North Franklin Street
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Turn right onto East Kennedy Boulevard
53 m · 5 sec · East Kennedy Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Kennedy Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dunnellon and Tampa.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Suncoast Parkway
Continue on Suncoast Parkway
56.5 mi · 01h 01m
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 Likely leaving Dunnellon and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Tampa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dunnellon to Tampa?
The road trip is about 103.2 miles (166.1 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?
Masaryktown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46 miles from Dunnellon and 57.2 miles from Tampa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 76.1 miles (122.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.1 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 3:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.10 one way or $30.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Dunnellon and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Tampa.
Stop Ideas Near Masaryktown
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 Masaryktown.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dunnellon and Tampa. Straight-line distance: 76.11 mi (122.49 km).
#1 Dunnellon
City in Marion County, Florida, United States of America
| Population | 1,867 |
| Coordinates | 29.0491400, -82.4609300 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tampa
The third most populous city in Florida and the center of the Tampa metropolitan area.
| Population | 407,599 |
| Coordinates | 27.9475200, -82.4584300 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kennedy Boulevard (-82.458429, 27.947518)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 166 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 17m |
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 | $15.10 | $30.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $16.73 | $33.46 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $17.82 | $35.64 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $15.83 | $31.67 |
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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