How far is Loxahatchee Groves, FL from Tampa, FL?

The driving distance from Loxahatchee Groves, FL to Tampa, FL is about 200.8 miles (323.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 159.7 miles (257 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
200.75 mi
03h 39m
Flight
159.72 mi
257.05 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
159.72 mi
Kilometers
257.05 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
200.75 mi
Kilometers
323.07 km
Drive Time
03h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tampa
Sat, Apr 18, 10:42 PM EDT
Return by in Loxahatchee Groves
Sun, Apr 19, 2:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Loxahatchee Groves
2026-04-18T19:03
Arrive Tampa
Sat, Apr 18, 10:42 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:42 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Loxahatchee Groves
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Fellsmere
FL

City in Indian River County, Florida, United States of America

From Loxahatchee Groves
102.7 mi
01h 49m
To Tampa
98.1 mi
01h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph E
Destination
88°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Loxahatchee Groves and Tampa.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Loxahatchee Groves and Tampa.

  1. 1

    Start on Tangerine Drive

    1606 ft · 1 min · Tangerine Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto D Road

    553 ft · 26 sec · D Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Southern Boulevard

    6.9 mi · 11 min · Southern Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Florida's Turnpike Toll North, Orlando

    1814 ft · 44 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    95.2 mi · 1 hr 42 min · Florida's Turnpike

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 441, FL 60: Yeehaw Junction

    1.1 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    75 m · 7 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    60.7 mi · 1 hr 18 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit left toward Flamingo Drive

    2543 ft · 54 sec · Flamingo Drive

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn left

    25.8 mi · 34 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    4.5 mi · 8 min

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Adamo Drive

    1875 ft · 36 sec · Adamo Drive

  14. 14

    Continue on East Adamo Drive

    2.1 mi · 3 min · East Adamo Drive

  15. 15

    Take the ramp left toward FL 618 Toll West

    1502 ft · 41 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Lee Roy Selmon Expressway

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Lee Roy Selmon Expressway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 60: Kennedy Boulevard, Downtown - East

    1212 ft · 31 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto East Kennedy Boulevard

    1885 ft · 1 min · East Kennedy Boulevard

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Kennedy Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Loxahatchee Groves and Tampa.

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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
95.2 mi · 47%
US 441
61.5 mi · 31%
Southern Boulevard
6.9 mi · 3%
Main Street
6.19 mi · 3%
Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
5.24 mi · 3%
East Adamo Drive
2.1 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

95.2 mi · 01h 42m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 39m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.1 mi
159.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fellsmere
01h 49m from Loxahatchee Groves
Leave By
9:42 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Loxahatchee Groves and Sunny near Tampa.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Loxahatchee Groves to Tampa?

The road trip is about 200.8 miles (323.1 km) and usually takes 03h 39m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Fellsmere is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.7 miles from Loxahatchee Groves and 98.1 miles from Tampa.

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

The direct path is about 159.7 miles (257 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:42 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.37 one way or $58.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Loxahatchee Groves and Sunny near Tampa.

Stop Ideas Near Fellsmere

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Fellsmere, 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 Fellsmere.

RAIL

Okeechobee

62 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
RAIL

Sebring

87 mi away
601 East Center St
RAIL

Kissimmee

98 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

114 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Loxahatchee Groves and Tampa. Straight-line distance: 159.72 mi (257.05 km).

Loxahatchee Groves

#1 Loxahatchee Groves

Town in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States

Population3,623
Coordinates26.6836800, -80.2797700
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Tampa

#2 Tampa

The third most populous city in Florida and the center of the Tampa metropolitan area.

Population407,599
Coordinates27.9475200, -82.4584300
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Tangerine Drive (-80.279922, 26.684028)
End: Kennedy Boulevard (-82.458429, 27.947518)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 323 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.08 gal
26.81 L · about $29.37
Round trip
$58.74
14.16 gal · 53.62 L
Estimated CO2
62.9 kg one way
Round trip: 125.8 kg / 277 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $29.37 $58.74
Mid-grade $4.60 $32.54 $65.08
Premium $4.90 $34.66 $69.33
Diesel $4.35 $30.80 $61.60

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Loxahatchee Groves and Tampa. The current time is 19:03:20.

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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.