How far is Frostproof, FL from Tampa, FL?

The driving distance from Frostproof, FL to Tampa, FL is about 76.4 miles (122.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.3 miles (93.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 48m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
76.35 mi
01h 24m
Flight
58.37 mi
93.94 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.37 mi
Kilometers
93.94 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
76.35 mi
Kilometers
122.87 km
Drive Time
01h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tampa
Fri, May 29, 1:48 PM EDT
Return by in Frostproof
Fri, May 29, 3:12 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Frostproof
2026-05-29T12:24
Arrive Tampa
Fri, May 29, 1:48 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Frostproof
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Mulberry
FL

City in Polk County, Florida, United States

From Frostproof
34.7 mi
00h 42m
To Tampa
41.6 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph WSW
Destination
86°F
Friday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Frostproof and Tampa.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Frostproof and Tampa.

  1. 1

    Start on North Scenic Highway

    1.1 km · 2 min · North Scenic Highway

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West H Street

    3.5 mi · 6 min · West H Street

  3. 3

    Turn right

    10.2 mi · 12 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit left

    1135 ft · 31 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    13.9 mi · 17 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit left toward Flamingo Drive

    2543 ft · 54 sec · Flamingo Drive

  7. 7

    Continue on Main Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn left

    25.8 mi · 34 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    4.5 mi · 8 min

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Adamo Drive

    1875 ft · 36 sec · Adamo Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on East Adamo Drive

    2.1 mi · 3 min · East Adamo Drive

  12. 12

    Take the ramp left toward FL 618 Toll West

    1502 ft · 40 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Lee Roy Selmon Expressway

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Lee Roy Selmon Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 60: Kennedy Boulevard, Downtown - East

    1212 ft · 31 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto East Kennedy Boulevard

    1885 ft · 1 min · East Kennedy Boulevard

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Kennedy Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Frostproof and Tampa.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West H Street
17.6 mi · 23%
Main Street
6.19 mi · 8%
Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
5.24 mi · 7%
East Adamo Drive
2.1 mi · 3%
North Scenic Highway
0.68 mi · 1%
Flamingo Drive
0.48 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

25.8 mi · 00h 34m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.1 mi
58.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mulberry
00h 42m from Frostproof
Leave By
3:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Frostproof and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tampa.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Frostproof to Tampa?

The road trip is about 76.4 miles (122.9 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?

Mulberry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.7 miles from Frostproof and 41.6 miles from Tampa.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 58.3 miles (93.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.1 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 3:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.16 one way or $22.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Frostproof and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tampa.

Stop Ideas Near Mulberry

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Mulberry, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mulberry.

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Lakeland

17 mi away
600 East Main Street
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Lakeland

17 mi away
600 East Main Street
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Winter Haven

26 mi away
1800 7th St SW
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Union Station

47 mi away
601 North Nebraska Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Frostproof and Tampa. Straight-line distance: 58.37 mi (93.94 km).

Frostproof

#1 Frostproof

City in Polk County, Florida, United States of America

Population3,273
Coordinates27.7458600, -81.5306300
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Tampa

#2 Tampa

The third most populous city in Florida and the center of the Tampa metropolitan area.

Population407,599
Coordinates27.9475200, -82.4584300
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: North Scenic Highway (-81.530564, 27.745861)
End: Kennedy Boulevard (-82.458429, 27.947518)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 123 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.69 gal
10.2 L · about $11.16
Round trip
$22.32
5.38 gal · 20.4 L
Estimated CO2
23.9 kg one way
Round trip: 47.8 kg / 105 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $11.16 $22.32
Mid-grade $4.60 $12.36 $24.73
Premium $4.90 $13.17 $26.34
Diesel $4.35 $11.70 $23.40

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Florida · May 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Frostproof and Tampa. The current time is 12:24:06.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.