How far is Memphis, FL from Tampa, FL?
The driving distance from Memphis, FL to Tampa, FL is about 42.4 miles (68.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.1 miles (46.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Memphis and Tampa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Memphis and Tampa.
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Start on 25th Street East
98 m · 14 sec · 25th Street East
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Merge slight left onto Tamiami Trail
1.5 km · 1 min · Tamiami Trail
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Continue on Tamiami Trail
2.9 mi · 4 min · Tamiami Trail
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Take the ramp right
1989 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
1745 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Tampa
1.4 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
25.5 mi · 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 618 Toll West, Selmon Expressway West: Tampa, Port of Tampa
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Continue on Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
7.8 mi · 9 min · Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 60: Kennedy Boulevard, Downtown - East
1212 ft · 31 sec
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Turn straight onto East Kennedy Boulevard
1885 ft · 1 min · 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 Memphis 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 North
Merge slight left
25.5 mi · 00h 28m
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 Memphis and Sunny near Tampa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Memphis to Tampa?
The road trip is about 42.4 miles (68.3 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?
Apollo Beach is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.2 miles from Memphis and 21.3 miles from Tampa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.1 miles (46.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.75 one way or $11.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Memphis and Sunny near Tampa.
Stop Ideas Near Apollo Beach
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 Apollo Beach.
Union Station
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Bradenton, Florida
Sarasota, Florida
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Memphis and Tampa. Straight-line distance: 29.13 mi (46.88 km).
#1 Memphis
Memphis is a place in Florida, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 27.5358700, -82.5612100 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| 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: 68 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $3.84 | $5.75 | $11.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.32 | $6.48 | $12.97 |
| Premium | $4.66 | $6.99 | $13.99 |
| Diesel | $5.92 | $8.88 | $17.77 |
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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