How far is Key West, FL from Clearwater, FL?
The driving distance from Key West, FL to Clearwater, FL is about 427.6 miles (688.2 km), with a travel time of about 07h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 244 miles (392.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 24m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Collier County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Key West and Clearwater.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Key West and Clearwater.
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Start on George Street
112 m · 21 sec · George Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Flagler Avenue
2.1 mi · 5 min · Flagler Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Roosevelt Boulevard
1367 ft · 41 sec · South Roosevelt Boulevard
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Turn right onto Overseas Highway
36.1 mi · 57 min · Overseas Highway
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Continue on New Seven Mile Bridge
68.1 mi · 1 hr 46 min · New Seven Mile Bridge
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Continue on Dixie Highway
19.4 mi · 27 min · Dixie Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Miami, Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North
1785 ft · 38 sec
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Continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
13.2 mi · 16 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
3.6 mi · 5 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
2.5 mi · 3 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
15.5 mi · 18 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
203.5 mi · 3 hr 38 min · Alligator Alley
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Take the exit slight right toward I 275 North: Saint Petersburg
5.7 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left
1610 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight right onto Sunshine Skyway Bridge
19.5 mi · 23 min · Sunshine Skyway Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward 54th Avenue North Westbound
1483 ft · 36 sec
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Turn straight onto 54th Avenue North
1.5 km · 2 min · 54th Avenue North
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Turn right onto 34th Street North
2972 ft · 1 min · 34th Street North
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Continue on US Highway 19 North
9.1 mi · 13 min · US Highway 19 North
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 60: Seville Boulevard, Gulf To Bay
556 ft · 14 sec
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Continue on US 19 Northbound Frontage Road
2125 ft · 54 sec · US 19 Northbound Frontage Road
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Continue on Northbound Frontage Road
1034 ft · 25 sec · Northbound Frontage Road
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Take the exit slight left
635 ft · 20 sec
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Continue on Gulf to Bay Boulevard
2.7 mi · 5 min · Gulf to Bay Boulevard
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Continue on Court Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · Court Street
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Turn right onto South Ft Harrison Avenue
1297 ft · 44 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 Key West and Clearwater.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Alligator Alley
Merge slight left onto Alligator Alley
203 mi · 03h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Key West and Mostly Sunny near Clearwater.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Key West to Clearwater?
The road trip is about 427.6 miles (688.2 km) and usually takes 07h 24m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Immokalee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 212.9 miles from Key West and 214.7 miles from Clearwater.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 244 miles (392.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 183.6 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $62.59 one way or $125.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 134.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Key West and Mostly Sunny near Clearwater.
Stop Ideas Near Immokalee
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 Immokalee.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Key West and Clearwater. Straight-line distance: 243.95 mi (392.6 km).
#1 Key West
County seat city of Monroe County, Florida, United States; island in Florida Keys
| Population | 23,767 |
| Coordinates | 24.5552400, -81.7816300 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| 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: 688 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 20m |
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 | $62.59 | $125.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $69.35 | $138.71 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $73.88 | $147.76 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $65.64 | $131.28 |
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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