How far is Kendall, FL from Tampa, FL?
The driving distance from Kendall, FL to Tampa, FL is about 282.2 miles (454.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 204.9 miles (329.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 31m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 15m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kendall and Tampa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kendall and Tampa.
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Start on South Dixie Highway
4 m · 2 sec · South Dixie Highway
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Turn right
35 m · 11 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Southwest 98th Street
33 m · 5 sec · Southwest 98th Street
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Turn left onto South Dixie Highway
2468 ft · 57 sec · South Dixie Highway
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Turn left onto Dadeland Boulevard
1424 ft · 51 sec · Dadeland Boulevard
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Turn left onto Southwest 88th Street
821 ft · 23 sec · Southwest 88th Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward SR 826 North
2502 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Palmetto Expressway
5.8 mi · 8 min · Palmetto Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Express Lanes
10.9 mi · 12 min · Express Lanes
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 860: Northwest 186th Street, Miami Gardens Drive
1120 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight right
13.6 mi · 15 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Alligator Alley, Naples
237.7 mi · 4 hr 16 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 Kendall 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
Keep slight left to continue on Alligator Alley, Naples
238 mi · 04h 16m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Kendall and Mostly Sunny near Tampa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kendall to Tampa?
The road trip is about 282.2 miles (454.2 km) and usually takes 04h 15m 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 140.4 miles from Kendall and 141.9 miles from Tampa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 204.9 miles (329.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 77.3 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 8:28 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.31 one way or $82.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Kendall and Mostly Sunny 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 Kendall and Tampa. Straight-line distance: 204.92 mi (329.78 km).
#1 Kendall
A census-designated place in Miami-Dade County, Florida.
| Population | 75,371 |
| Coordinates | 25.6792700, -80.3172700 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| 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: 454 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 31m |
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 | $41.31 | $82.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $45.78 | $91.55 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $48.76 | $97.53 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $43.33 | $86.65 |
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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