How far is Island Walk, FL from Tampa, FL?
The driving distance from Island Walk, FL to Tampa, FL is about 158.3 miles (254.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 125.9 miles (202.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 57m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 28m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Sarasota County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Island Walk and Tampa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Island Walk and Tampa.
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Start on Towncenter Circle
1046 ft · 46 sec · Towncenter Circle
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Continue on Guadeloupe Way
1695 ft · 1 min · Guadeloupe Way
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Turn right onto Island Walk Circle
2975 ft · 2 min · Island Walk Circle
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At the end of the road, turn left
18 m · 3 sec
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Keep slight right
18 m · 3 sec
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Turn right onto Logan Boulevard North
1.6 km · 2 min · Logan Boulevard North
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Turn left onto Immokalee Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Immokalee Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 North: Tampa
1916 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
142.5 mi · 2 hr 34 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 618 Toll West, Selmon Expressway West: Tampa, Port of Tampa
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Continue on Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
7.8 mi · 9 min · Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 60: Kennedy Boulevard, Downtown - East
1212 ft · 31 sec
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Turn straight onto East Kennedy Boulevard
1885 ft · 1 min · 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 Island Walk and Tampa.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 75 North
Merge slight left
142 mi · 02h 34m
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 then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Island Walk and Sunny near Tampa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Island Walk to Tampa?
The road trip is about 158.3 miles (254.8 km) and usually takes 02h 28m 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?
Warm Mineral Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.6 miles from Island Walk and 79.7 miles from Tampa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 125.9 miles (202.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.4 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 1:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.44 one way or $46.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Island Walk and Sunny near Tampa.
Stop Ideas Near Warm Mineral 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 Warm Mineral Springs.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Island Walk and Tampa. Straight-line distance: 125.91 mi (202.63 km).
#1 Island Walk
This census-designated place in Collier County, Florida, is situated on the Gulf Coast.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 26.2509900, -81.7110100 |
| Altitude | - |
| 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: 255 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 58m |
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 | $4.20 | $23.44 | $46.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.68 | $26.12 | $52.24 |
| Premium | $5.01 | $27.96 | $55.91 |
| Diesel | $6.07 | $33.87 | $67.74 |
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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