How far is Lake City, FL from Tampa, FL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Lake City and Tampa is 155.3 miles (249.94 km).
Flight distance from Lake City, FL to Tampa, FL is 155.3 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 20 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 18 minutes to travel from Lake City to Tampa with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Lake City, Florida to Tampa, Florida is: 172.05 miles (276.89 km) by car.
Driving from Lake City to Tampa will take approximately 02 hours 34 minutes.
#1 Lake City
County seat of Columbia County, Florida, United States
| Population | 12352 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 30°11'23"N 82°38'21"W |
| Latitude | 30.1896800 |
| Longitude | -82.6392900 |
| Altitude | 59 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tampa
The third most populous city in Florida and the center of the Tampa metropolitan area. It is located on the Gulf Coast of Florida. Tampa is known for its beaches, its Busch Gardens amusement park, and its many attractions, such as the Florida Aquarium and the Museum of Science and Industry.
| Population | 407599 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 27°56'51"N 82°27'30"W |
| Latitude | 27.9475200 |
| Longitude | -82.4584300 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Tampa: Kennedy Boulevard (-82.458429,27.947518)
Estimated Travel Time Between Lake City and Tampa
The distance between Lake City and Tampa is 277 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 04 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Lake City and Tampa. The current time is 20:03:59.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 43 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 18 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 26 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 52 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 27 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 17 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 08 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 22.98 liters (6.07 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Lake City and Tampa.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Lake City to Tampa is $20.18 (diesel $26.41).
Florida gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.32 | $3.74 | $4.07 | $4.35 |
| Total | $20.18 | $22.72 | $24.69 | $26.41 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Florida ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.324 (Diesel $4.350) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 26, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Lake City and Tampa (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
