How far is Fort Myers, FL from Tampa, FL?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Fort Myers and Tampa is 99.15 miles (159.57 km).

Flight distance from Fort Myers, FL to Tampa, FL is 99.15 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 15 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 14 minutes to travel from Fort Myers to Tampa with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Fort Myers, Florida to Tampa, Florida is: 132.07 miles (212.55 km) by car.

Driving from Fort Myers to Tampa will take approximately 01 hours 56 minutes.

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#1 Fort Myers

The most populous city in Lee County, Florida. It is located on the southwestern coast of the state. Fort Myers is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Edison & Ford Winter Estates and the Fort Myers Museum of History.

Population 91086
GPS Coordinates 26°37'18"N 81°50'26"W
Latitude 26.6216800
Longitude -81.8405900
Altitude 3
Country United States
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#2 Tampa

The third most populous city in Florida and the center of the Tampa metropolitan area. It is located on the Gulf Coast of Florida. Tampa is known for its beaches, its Busch Gardens amusement park, and its many attractions, such as the Florida Aquarium and the Museum of Science and Industry.

Population 407599
GPS Coordinates 27°56'51"N 82°27'30"W
Latitude 27.9475200
Longitude -82.4584300
Altitude 1
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Fort Myers and Tampa

The distance between Fort Myers and Tampa is 213 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 21 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Fort Myers and Tampa. The current time is 03:01:10.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 04 hours 24 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 03 hours 18 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 02 hours 38 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 02 hours 12 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 01 hours 53 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 01 hours 45 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 38 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 17.64 liters (4.66 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Fort Myers and Tampa.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Fort Myers to Tampa is $15.49 (diesel $20.27).

Florida gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.32 $3.74 $4.07 $4.35
Total $15.49 $17.44 $18.95 $20.27

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Florida ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.324 (Diesel $4.350) /gallon. Last changed prices on March 29, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Fort Myers and Tampa (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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