How far is Gretna, FL from Tampa, FL?
The driving distance from Gretna, FL to Tampa, FL is about 305.3 miles (491.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 227.2 miles (365.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Alachua County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gretna and Tampa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gretna and Tampa.
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Start on 2nd Street
99 m · 26 sec · 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Church Street
802 ft · 30 sec · Church Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Blue Star Highway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Blue Star Highway
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Continue on West Jefferson Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Jefferson Street
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Turn right onto South Pat Thomas Parkway
3.5 mi · 6 min · South Pat Thomas Parkway
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Take the ramp left toward I 10 East: Tallahassee
2044 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
114.6 mi · 2 hr 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I-75 South: Tampa
1959 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
160.5 mi · 2 hr 52 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 275 South: Tampa, Saint Petersburg
15.9 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown East-West
2767 ft · 49 sec
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Keep slight right
77 m · 6 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Downtown East, Jefferson Street
856 ft · 23 sec
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Continue on North Orange Avenue
1531 ft · 47 sec · North Orange Avenue
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Turn straight onto Pierce Street
1364 ft · 41 sec · Pierce Street
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Turn right onto East Kennedy Boulevard
1336 ft · 46 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 Gretna and Tampa.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I-75 South
Merge slight left
161 mi · 02h 52m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Gretna and Mostly Cloudy then 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 Gretna to Tampa?
The road trip is about 305.3 miles (491.3 km) and usually takes 04h 34m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
High Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 151.3 miles from Gretna and 154 miles from Tampa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 227.2 miles (365.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 78.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:50 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.67 one way or $89.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Gretna and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tampa.
Stop Ideas Near High Springs
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 High Springs.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gretna and Tampa. Straight-line distance: 227.2 mi (365.64 km).
#1 Gretna
Human settlement in Gadsden County, Florida, United States of America
| Population | 1,430 |
| Coordinates | 30.6171400, -84.6599100 |
| Altitude | 90 |
| 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: 491 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 48m |
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 | $44.67 | $89.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $49.50 | $99.00 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $52.73 | $105.46 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $46.85 | $93.70 |
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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