How far is Miami, FL from Key West, FL?
The driving distance from Miami, FL to Key West, FL is about 160.1 miles (257.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 130.2 miles (209.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 06m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 03m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Municipality in Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Miami and Key West.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Miami and Key West.
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Start on North Miami Avenue
152 m · 17 sec · North Miami Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95
144 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South
1794 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight right
3.6 mi · 6 min
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Continue on Dixie Highway
1.4 km · 2 min · Dixie Highway
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Continue on South Dixie Highway
4.3 mi · 8 min · South Dixie Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Snapper Creek Expressway
3.3 mi · 5 min · Snapper Creek Expressway
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Merge slight left onto Don Shula Expressway
4.1 mi · 5 min · Don Shula Expressway
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Merge slight right onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
16.7 mi · 20 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
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Keep slight left
2930 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Dixie Highway
19.2 mi · 27 min · Dixie Highway
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Continue on Overseas Highway
104.2 mi · 2 hr 43 min · Overseas Highway
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Turn right onto North Roosevelt Boulevard
2.4 mi · 6 min · North Roosevelt Boulevard
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Turn left onto George Street
1845 ft · 1 min · George Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · George Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Miami and Key West.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Overseas Highway
Continue on Overseas Highway
104 mi · 02h 43m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Miami and Chance Rain Showers near Key West.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Miami to Key West?
The road trip is about 160.1 miles (257.6 km) and usually takes 04h 03m 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?
Islamorada is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80 miles from Miami and 80 miles from Key West.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 130.2 miles (209.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.9 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 8:54 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.44 one way or $46.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Miami and Chance Rain Showers near Key West.
Stop Ideas Near Islamorada
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Cafe & Wine bar
Layton City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Islamorada.
Miami Intermodal Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Miami and Key West. Straight-line distance: 130.21 mi (209.55 km).
#1 Miami
The most populous city in Florida, Miami is a major center for tourism, finance, and culture.
| Population | 471,525 |
| Coordinates | 25.7742700, -80.1936600 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Key West
County seat city of Monroe County, Florida, United States; island in Florida Keys
| Population | 23,767 |
| Coordinates | 24.5552400, -81.7816300 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Key West (-81.78163, 24.55524)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 258 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 59m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.15 | $23.44 | $46.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $25.97 | $51.93 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $27.66 | $55.32 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $24.58 | $49.16 |
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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