How far is Leesburg, FL from Clearwater, FL?
The driving distance from Leesburg, FL to Clearwater, FL is about 103.4 miles (166.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 81 miles (130.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 47m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Pasco County, Florida, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Leesburg and Clearwater.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Leesburg and Clearwater.
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Start on South 6th Street
52 m · 10 sec · South 6th Street
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Turn right onto West Magnolia Street
125 m · 20 sec · West Magnolia Street
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Turn right onto South 9th Street
86 m · 20 sec · South 9th Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · West Main Street
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Continue straight
3.6 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto Morse Boulevard
1.4 mi · 2 min · Morse Boulevard
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Turn straight onto Warm Springs Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · Warm Springs Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Warm Springs Avenue
50 m · 3 sec · Warm Springs Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Warm Springs Avenue
2.2 mi · 4 min · Warm Springs Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.5 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto South Commercial Street
3.6 mi · 5 min · South Commercial Street
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Turn right
2.6 mi · 4 min
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 75 South: Tampa
2822 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
45.1 mi · 48 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 275 South: Tampa, Saint Petersburg
799 ft · 10 sec
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Continue on I 275 South: Airport, Tampa, Saint Petersburg
10.8 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 580: Busch Boulevard
1613 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right onto East Busch Boulevard
989 ft · 23 sec · East Busch Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Florida Avenue
2827 ft · 1 min · North Florida Avenue
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Turn right onto West Waters Avenue
5.1 mi · 9 min · West Waters Avenue
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Take the ramp straight
2594 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Expressway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Veterans Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 60 West: Clearwater
2141 ft · 52 sec
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Continue on Clearwater
9.1 mi · 12 min
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Continue on Gulf to Bay Boulevard
4.7 mi · 9 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 Leesburg and Clearwater.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 75 South
Merge slight left
45.1 mi · 00h 48m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Leesburg and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Clearwater.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Leesburg to Clearwater?
The road trip is about 103.4 miles (166.4 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?
San Antonio is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51 miles from Leesburg and 52.4 miles from Clearwater.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 81 miles (130.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.4 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 2:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.14 one way or $30.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Leesburg and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Clearwater.
Stop Ideas Near San Antonio
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 San Antonio.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Leesburg and Clearwater. Straight-line distance: 80.94 mi (130.26 km).
#1 Leesburg
City in Florida, United States
| Population | 24,060 |
| Coordinates | 28.8108200, -81.8778600 |
| Altitude | 29 |
| 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: 166 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 17m |
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 | $15.14 | $30.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $16.78 | $33.55 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $17.87 | $35.74 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $15.88 | $31.75 |
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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