How far is Haines City, FL from Clearwater, FL?
The driving distance from Haines City, FL to Clearwater, FL is about 83.1 miles (133.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72.7 miles (117 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 15m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.
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
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A city in Hillsborough County, Florida.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Haines City and Clearwater.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Haines City and Clearwater.
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Start on East Johnson Avenue
100 m · 14 sec · East Johnson Avenue
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Continue on North 13th Street
138 m · 22 sec · North 13th Street
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Turn right onto Summit Avenue
78 m · 13 sec · Summit Avenue
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Turn right onto North 12th Street
1560 ft · 46 sec · North 12th Street
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Turn left onto Dr Martin Luther King Jr Way
72 m · 7 sec · Dr Martin Luther King Jr Way
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Turn left onto Citrus Avenue
861 ft · 29 sec · Citrus Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North 8th Street
1391 ft · 38 sec · North 8th Street
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Continue on East Johnson Avenue
2046 ft · 58 sec · East Johnson Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Polk City Road
8.8 mi · 16 min · Polk City Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Turn left
56 m · 3 sec
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Take the ramp straight
2093 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
47.3 mi · 52 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 275 South: Tampa International Airport, Saint Petersburg
2249 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
4.8 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 60 West: Tampa International Airport, Clearwater
1665 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Memorial Highway
2060 ft · 35 sec · Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Expressway
1.5 km · 1 min · Veterans Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 60 West: Clearwater
2031 ft · 50 sec
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Continue on FL 60: Clearwater
9.3 mi · 12 min
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Continue on Gulf to Bay Boulevard
4.7 mi · 9 min · Gulf to Bay Boulevard
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Continue on Court Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Court Street
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Turn right onto South Ft Harrison Avenue
1297 ft · 40 sec · South Ft Harrison Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Fort Harrison Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Haines City and Clearwater.
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.
Polk City Road
Merge slight left
47.3 mi · 00h 52m
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.
Sunny leaving Haines City and Sunny near Clearwater.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Haines City to Clearwater?
The road trip is about 83.1 miles (133.8 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?
Plant City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.1 miles from Haines City and 42 miles from Clearwater.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72.7 miles (117 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 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 3:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.15 one way or $24.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Haines City and Sunny near Clearwater.
Stop Ideas Near Plant City
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 Plant City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Haines City and Clearwater. Straight-line distance: 72.69 mi (116.98 km).
#1 Haines City
City in Polk County, Florida, United States of America
| Population | 26,009 |
| Coordinates | 28.1145000, -81.6200900 |
| Altitude | 51 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Clearwater
The second most populous city in Pinellas County, Florida.
| Population | 116,552 |
| Coordinates | 27.9658500, -82.8001000 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Fort Harrison Avenue (-82.799962, 27.965851)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 134 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 02m |
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 | $12.15 | $24.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $13.47 | $26.93 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $14.35 | $28.69 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $12.75 | $25.49 |
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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