How far is Midway, FL from Tampa, FL?
The driving distance from Midway, FL to Tampa, FL is about 118.3 miles (190.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 94.6 miles (152.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight 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 02h 01m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Polk County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Midway and Tampa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Midway and Tampa.
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Start on Sipes Avenue
1277 ft · 37 sec · Sipes Avenue
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Turn right
2 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Sanford Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · Sanford Avenue
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4
Continue on Ronald Reagan Boulevard
2603 ft · 1 min · Ronald Reagan Boulevard
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Turn left onto FL 417 Toll South
1722 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Seminole Expressway
11.1 mi · 12 min · Seminole Expressway
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Continue on Central Florida GreeneWay
3.9 mi · 4 min · Central Florida GreeneWay
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 408 Toll: Orlando, Titusville
1.3 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on FL 408 Toll West: Orlando
113 m · 9 sec
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Continue on FL 408 West: Orlando
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto East-West Expressway
6.2 mi · 7 min · East-West Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 4: Tampa, Daytona Beach
52 m · 4 sec
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Continue on I 4: Tampa, Daytona Beach
1149 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 4 West: Tampa
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left
79.6 mi · 1 hr 29 min
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Take the exit slight left toward FL 618 Toll: Port of Tampa, West Selmon Expressway Toll
1.1 km · 59 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Downtown, West Selmonm Expressway Toll
1161 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Downtown, West Selmon Expressway Toll
2296 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
1.5 mi · 2 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 Midway 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 4 West
Merge slight left
79.6 mi · 01h 29m
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Midway and Sunny near Tampa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Midway to Tampa?
The road trip is about 118.3 miles (190.4 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?
Loughman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56 miles from Midway and 62.3 miles from Tampa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 94.6 miles (152.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.7 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:28 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.95 one way or $31.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Midway and Sunny near Tampa.
Stop Ideas Near Loughman
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall
Haines City Municipal Government
Celebration Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Loughman.
Kissimmee
Winter Haven
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Lakeland
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Midway and Tampa. Straight-line distance: 94.65 mi (152.33 km).
#1 Midway
Midway is a place in Florida, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 28.7902700, -81.2309000 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| 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: 190 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 28m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.82 | $15.95 | $31.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.30 | $17.98 | $35.96 |
| Premium | $4.64 | $19.41 | $38.82 |
| Diesel | $5.91 | $24.71 | $49.42 |
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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