How far is Leesburg, FL from Tampa, FL?
The driving distance from Leesburg, FL to Tampa, FL is about 82 miles (132 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 69.3 miles (111.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 00m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.
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.
Census-designated place in Hernando County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Leesburg and Tampa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Leesburg and Tampa.
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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
15.7 mi · 19 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 Leesburg and Tampa.
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 Tampa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Leesburg to Tampa?
The road trip is about 82 miles (132 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?
Hill 'n Dale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.3 miles from Leesburg and 40.8 miles from Tampa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 69.3 miles (111.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 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 3:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.99 one way or $23.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.7 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 Tampa.
Stop Ideas Near Hill 'n Dale
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 Hill 'n Dale.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Leesburg and Tampa. Straight-line distance: 69.31 mi (111.54 km).
#1 Leesburg
City in Florida, United States
| Population | 24,060 |
| Coordinates | 28.8108200, -81.8778600 |
| Altitude | 29 |
| 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: 132 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 01m |
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 | $11.99 | $23.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $13.28 | $26.56 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $14.15 | $28.30 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $12.57 | $25.14 |
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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