How far is Kendale Lakes, FL from Tampa, FL?
The driving distance from Kendale Lakes, FL to Tampa, FL is about 269.1 miles (433 km), with a travel time of about 04h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 199.8 miles (321.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 45m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 22m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kendale Lakes and Tampa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kendale Lakes and Tampa.
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Start on Southwest 130th Place
9 m · 4 sec · Southwest 130th Place
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Turn right onto Southwest 131st Path
62 m · 11 sec · Southwest 131st Path
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Turn right onto Southwest 64th Terrace
40 m · 8 sec · Southwest 64th Terrace
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Turn right onto Southwest 132nd Avenue
854 ft · 23 sec · Southwest 132nd Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Southwest 62nd Street
548 ft · 22 sec · Southwest 62nd Street
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Turn right onto Southwest 133rd Avenue
1359 ft · 42 sec · Southwest 133rd Avenue
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Turn right onto Southwest 59th Street
558 ft · 15 sec · Southwest 59th Street
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Turn left onto Southwest 132nd Avenue
152 m · 23 sec · Southwest 132nd Avenue
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Turn right onto Southwest 56th Street
2620 ft · 1 min · Southwest 56th Street
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Turn left onto Southwest 127th Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Southwest 127th Avenue
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Turn right onto Southwest 42nd Street
3228 ft · 59 sec · Southwest 42nd Street
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Continue on Southwest 40th Street
2343 ft · 56 sec · Southwest 40th Street
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Turn left onto Southwest 117th Avenue
1097 ft · 36 sec · Southwest 117th Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward Florida's Turnpike Toll North
3246 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
10.9 mi · 12 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 27: Okeechobee Road
1140 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 27: Okeechobee Road
633 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left onto Okeechobee Road
17.6 mi · 23 min · Okeechobee Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Naples
1360 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Naples
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Alligator Alley
230.3 mi · 4 hr 8 min · Alligator Alley
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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 Kendale Lakes and Tampa.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Alligator Alley
Merge slight left onto Alligator Alley
230 mi · 04h 08m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Kendale Lakes and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Tampa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kendale Lakes to Tampa?
The road trip is about 269.1 miles (433 km) and usually takes 04h 22m 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?
Three Oaks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 137.8 miles from Kendale Lakes and 131.3 miles from Tampa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 199.8 miles (321.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 69.3 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 8:14 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.36 one way or $78.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Kendale Lakes and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Tampa.
Stop Ideas Near Three Oaks
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 Three Oaks.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kendale Lakes and Tampa. Straight-line distance: 199.83 mi (321.6 km).
#1 Kendale Lakes
Census-designated place in Miami-Dade County, Florida
| Population | 56,148 |
| Coordinates | 25.7081600, -80.4070000 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| 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: 433 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 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 | $39.36 | $78.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $43.62 | $87.23 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $46.46 | $92.93 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $41.28 | $82.56 |
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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