How far is Miami, FL from Saint Leo, FL?

The driving distance from Miami, FL to Saint Leo, FL is about 266.5 miles (428.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 217.9 miles (350.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 55m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
266.53 mi
05h 27m
Flight
217.93 mi
350.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
217.93 mi
Kilometers
350.73 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
266.53 mi
Kilometers
428.94 km
Drive Time
05h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Leo
Thu, Apr 23, 8:38 AM EDT
Return by in Miami
Thu, Apr 23, 2:06 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Miami
2026-04-23T03:10
Arrive Saint Leo
Thu, Apr 23, 8:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:28 AM to 1:28 PM EDT

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

Leave by
6:04 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Miami
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
West Vero Corridor
FL

Census-designated place in Indian River County, Florida

From Miami
133.4 mi
02h 43m
To Saint Leo
133.1 mi
02h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph E
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Miami and Saint Leo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Miami and Saint Leo.

  1. 1

    Start on North Miami Avenue

    152 m · 17 sec · North Miami Avenue

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95

    144 m · 11 sec

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North

    2593 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight right

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    7.8 mi · 10 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left toward SR 826 West: Florida's Turnpike Toll

    1.3 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike

    2242 ft · 55 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto Florida's Turnpike

    148.7 mi · 2 hr 44 min · Florida's Turnpike

  9. 9

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

    1.1 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    75 m · 7 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    61.6 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Van Fleet Drive

    3253 ft · 1 min · Van Fleet Drive

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Broadway Avenue

    3184 ft · 1 min · Broadway Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Bartow Road

    11.9 mi · 18 min · Bartow Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Florida Avenue

    25.5 mi · 36 min · North Florida Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Dade City

    1589 ft · 29 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Clinton Avenue

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Clinton Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Prospect Road

    1440 ft · 49 sec · Prospect Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Old State Road 52

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Old State Road 52

  20. 20

    Turn right

    83 m · 21 sec

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    73 m · 19 sec

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout

    64 m · 16 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right

    85 m · 21 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Miami and Saint Leo.

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
24 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
149 mi · 56%
US 441
62.4 mi · 23%
North Florida Avenue
25.5 mi · 10%
Bartow Road
11.9 mi · 4%
I 95 North
10.3 mi · 4%
Clinton Avenue
3.12 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight right onto Florida's Turnpike

149 mi · 02h 44m

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
05h 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.6 mi
217.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Vero Corridor
02h 43m from Miami
Leave By
6:04 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Miami and Mostly Sunny near Saint Leo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Miami to Saint Leo?

The road trip is about 266.5 miles (428.9 km) and usually takes 05h 27m 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?

West Vero Corridor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 133.4 miles from Miami and 133.1 miles from Saint Leo.

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

The direct path is about 217.9 miles (350.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.6 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 6:04 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.99 one way or $77.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Miami and Mostly Sunny near Saint Leo.

Stop Ideas Near West Vero Corridor

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around West Vero Corridor, 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 West Vero Corridor.

RAIL

Okeechobee

55 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
RAIL

Sebring

95 mi away
601 East Center St
RAIL

West Palm Beach

111 mi away
201 South Tamarind Ave
RAIL

Kissimmee

116 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Miami and Saint Leo. Straight-line distance: 217.93 mi (350.73 km).

Miami

#1 Miami

The most populous city in Florida, Miami is a major center for tourism, finance, and culture.

Population471,525
Coordinates25.7742700, -80.1936600
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Saint Leo

#2 Saint Leo

Town of the United States

Population1,372
Coordinates28.3372300, -82.2584200
Altitude57
CountryUnited States
Start: Miami (-80.19366, 25.77427)
End: Saint Leo (-82.25842, 28.33723)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 429 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.4 gal
35.6 L · about $38.99
Round trip
$77.98
18.8 gal · 71.2 L
Estimated CO2
83.5 kg one way
Round trip: 167.1 kg / 368 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $38.99 $77.98
Mid-grade $4.60 $43.20 $86.40
Premium $4.90 $46.02 $92.04
Diesel $4.35 $40.89 $81.78

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Miami and Saint Leo. The current time is 03:10:55.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.