How far is Indian Rocks Beach, FL from Tampa, FL?
The driving distance from Indian Rocks Beach, FL to Tampa, FL is about 28.7 miles (46.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.5 miles (39.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community in Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Indian Rocks Beach and Tampa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Indian Rocks Beach and Tampa.
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Start on Central Avenue
51 m · 19 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn left onto Gulf Boulevard
2893 ft · 1 min · Gulf Boulevard
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Turn right onto 5th Avenue North
1581 ft · 46 sec · 5th Avenue North
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Continue on Indian Rocks Causeway
141 m · 11 sec · Indian Rocks Causeway
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Continue on Walsingham Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Walsingham Road
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Continue on Ulmerton Road
10.6 mi · 18 min · Ulmerton Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 275 North: Tampa
1.4 km · 2 min · Ulmerton Road
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Merge slight left
11.7 mi · 15 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 Indian Rocks Beach and Tampa.
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.
Ulmerton Road
Merge slight left
11.7 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Indian Rocks Beach and Sunny near Tampa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Indian Rocks Beach to Tampa?
The road trip is about 28.7 miles (46.2 km) and usually takes 00h 45m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Feather Sound is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.4 miles from Indian Rocks Beach and 15.3 miles from Tampa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.5 miles (39.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.19 one way or $8.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Indian Rocks Beach and Sunny near Tampa.
Stop Ideas Near Feather Sound
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Pinellas Park
Clearwater Water System Maintenance
City Of Treasure Island
Belleair Bluffs City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Feather Sound.
St Petersburg-Pinellas Park-Clearwater, Florida
Union Station
Bradenton, Florida
Sarasota, Florida
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Indian Rocks Beach and Tampa. Straight-line distance: 24.49 mi (39.42 km).
#1 Indian Rocks Beach
City in Pinellas County, Florida, United States
| Population | 4,274 |
| Coordinates | 27.8753000, -82.8512200 |
| Altitude | 0 |
| 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: 46 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $4.19 | $8.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.64 | $9.28 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $4.94 | $9.89 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $4.39 | $8.79 |
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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