How far is Land O' Lakes, FL from Tampa, FL?
The driving distance from Land O' Lakes, FL to Tampa, FL is about 19.8 miles (31.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Hillsborough County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Land O' Lakes and Tampa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Land O' Lakes and Tampa.
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Start on the route
63 m · 19 sec
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Turn right onto Bell Lake Road
88 m · 10 sec · Bell Lake Road
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Turn left onto Land O' Lakes Boulevard
2.3 mi · 4 min · Land O' Lakes Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on Land O' Lakes Boulevard
5.4 mi · 8 min · Land O' Lakes Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on North Florida Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · North Florida Avenue
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Turn left onto East Bearss Avenue
1374 ft · 36 sec · East Bearss Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right
1225 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
8.2 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown East-West
2767 ft · 49 sec
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Keep slight right
77 m · 6 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Downtown East, Jefferson Street
856 ft · 23 sec
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Continue on North Orange Avenue
1531 ft · 47 sec · North Orange Avenue
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Turn straight onto Pierce Street
1364 ft · 41 sec · Pierce Street
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Turn right onto East Kennedy Boulevard
1336 ft · 46 sec · 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 Land O' Lakes and Tampa.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
East Bearss Avenue
Merge slight left
8.18 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Land O' Lakes and Sunny near Tampa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Land O' Lakes to Tampa?
The road trip is about 19.8 miles (31.9 km) and usually takes 00h 29m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lake Magdalene is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.8 miles from Land O' Lakes and 10 miles from Tampa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.90 one way or $5.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Land O' Lakes and Sunny near Tampa.
Stop Ideas Near Lake Magdalene
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 Lake Magdalene.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Land O' Lakes and Tampa. Straight-line distance: 18.75 mi (30.18 km).
#1 Land O' Lakes
Census-designated place in Pasco County, Florida
| Population | 31,996 |
| Coordinates | 28.2189000, -82.4575900 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| 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: 32 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $2.90 | $5.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.22 | $6.43 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $3.43 | $6.85 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $3.04 | $6.09 |
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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