How far is Lacoochee, FL from St. Petersburg, FL?

The driving distance from Lacoochee, FL to St. Petersburg, FL is about 68.8 miles (110.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57.1 miles (91.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 31m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
68.79 mi
01h 15m
Flight
57.1 mi
91.9 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.1 mi
Kilometers
91.9 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.79 mi
Kilometers
110.71 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in St. Petersburg
Sun, May 24, 10:03 PM EDT
Return by in Lacoochee
Sun, May 24, 11:18 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lacoochee
2026-05-24T20:47
Arrive St. Petersburg
Sun, May 24, 10:03 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lacoochee
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Lutz
FL

Census-designated place in Hillsborough County, Florida

From Lacoochee
35.2 mi
00h 37m
To St. Petersburg
33.6 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Today

Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 24 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph SSE
Destination
75°F
Overnight

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 24 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lacoochee and St. Petersburg.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lacoochee and St. Petersburg.

  1. 1

    Start on Bower Road

    28 m · 9 sec · Bower Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.1 km · 1 min

  3. 3

    Turn left

    4.5 mi · 6 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Payne Road

    871 ft · 24 sec · Payne Road

  5. 5

    Continue on 14th Street

    541 ft · 20 sec · 14th Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Frazee Hill Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Frazee Hill Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Blanton Road

    5.2 mi · 8 min · Blanton Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto I 75 South: Tampa

    1087 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    18.5 mi · 20 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 275 South: Tampa, Saint Petersburg

    37.6 mi · 46 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 595: Treasure Island, Florida Orange Groves Winery

    1409 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto 5th Avenue North

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 5th Avenue North

  13. 13

    Turn left onto 34th Street North

    2693 ft · 1 min · 34th Street North

  14. 14

    Continue on 34th Street South

    99 m · 14 sec · 34th Street South

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 34th Street South

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lacoochee and St. Petersburg.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 275 South
37.6 mi · 55%
I 75 South
18.7 mi · 27%
Blanton Road
5.23 mi · 8%
Frazee Hill Road
1.39 mi · 2%
5th Avenue North
1.17 mi · 2%
34th Street North
0.51 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 275 South

Keep slight right to continue on I 275 South: Tampa, Saint Petersburg

37.6 mi · 00h 46m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.7 mi
57.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lutz
00h 37m from Lacoochee
Leave By
3:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lacoochee and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near St. Petersburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lacoochee to St. Petersburg?

The road trip is about 68.8 miles (110.7 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?

Lutz is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.2 miles from Lacoochee and 33.6 miles from St. Petersburg.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 57.1 miles (91.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 3:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.08 one way or $20.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Lacoochee and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near St. Petersburg.

Stop Ideas Near Lutz

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lutz, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lutz.

RAIL

Union Station

22 mi away
601 North Nebraska Ave
OTHER

Dade City, Florida

36 mi away
14218 US Highway 98
BUS

St Petersburg-Pinellas Park-Clearwater, Florida

41 mi away
5251 110th Avenue North
RAIL

Lakeland

51 mi away
600 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lacoochee and St. Petersburg. Straight-line distance: 57.1 mi (91.9 km).

Lacoochee

#1 Lacoochee

Census-designated place in Pasco County, Florida

Population1,714
Coordinates28.4658300, -82.1720300
Altitude22
CountryUnited States
St. Petersburg

#2 St. Petersburg

The second most populous city in Florida.

Population253,693
Coordinates27.7708600, -82.6792700
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: Bower Road (-82.172135, 28.46573)
End: US 19 (-82.679372, 27.77086)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 111 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.43 gal
9.19 L · about $10.08
Round trip
$20.16
4.86 gal · 18.38 L
Estimated CO2
21.6 kg one way
Round trip: 43.2 kg / 95 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $10.08 $20.16
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.17 $22.34
Premium $4.90 $11.90 $23.79
Diesel $4.35 $10.57 $21.14

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Florida · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Lacoochee and St. Petersburg. The current time is 20:47:21.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.