How far is Midway, FL from Clearwater, FL?

The driving distance from Midway, FL to Clearwater, FL is about 454.2 miles (730.9 km), with a travel time of about 07h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 304.6 miles (490.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
454.13 mi
07h 25m
Flight
304.57 mi
490.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
304.57 mi
Kilometers
490.16 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
454.13 mi
Kilometers
730.85 km
Drive Time
07h 25m

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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 07h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clearwater
Wed, Apr 29, 11:52 AM EDT
Return by in Midway
Wed, Apr 29, 6:17 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Midway
2026-04-29T03:26
Arrive Clearwater
Wed, Apr 29, 10:52 AM CDT
Route Timing
07h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:25 PM to 3:55 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
9:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Midway
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Monticello
FL

City in Jefferson County, Florida, United States

From Midway
219 mi
03h 42m
To Clearwater
235.1 mi
03h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
71°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Midway and Clearwater.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Midway and Clearwater.

  1. 1

    Start on Cedar Street

    118 m · 19 sec · Cedar Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Keystone Drive

    146 m · 25 sec · Keystone Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Wheeler Road

    2173 ft · 2 min · Wheeler Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Gulf Breeze Parkway

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Gulf Breeze Parkway

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Avalon Boulevard

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Avalon Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on Garcon Point Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Garcon Point Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Avalon Boulevard

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Avalon Boulevard

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 East: Tallahassee

    1713 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    202.7 mi · 3 hr 37 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 19: Florida-Georgia Parkway, Monticello, Perry

    1531 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Florida Georgia Parkway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Florida Georgia Parkway

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Florida Georgia Parkway

    32.5 mi · 42 min · Florida Georgia Parkway

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    55.1 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    121.2 mi · 2 hr 47 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 590: Northeast Coachman Road, Sunset Point Road

    963 ft · 24 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto US 19 Southbound Frontage Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · US 19 Southbound Frontage Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Northeast Coachman Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Northeast Coachman Road

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto Drew Street

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Drew Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North Fort Harrison Avenue

    840 ft · 23 sec · North Fort Harrison Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Fort Harrison Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Midway and Clearwater.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida Georgia Parkway
213 mi · 47%
I 10 East
203 mi · 45%
Avalon Boulevard
9.36 mi · 2%
Gulf Breeze Parkway
3.76 mi · 1%
Drew Street
2.89 mi · 1%
Northeast Coachman Road
1.72 mi
Longest Stretch

I 10 East

Merge slight left

203 mi · 03h 37m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
07h 25m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+149.6 mi
304.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monticello
03h 42m from Midway
Leave By
9:10 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Midway and Mostly Clear near Clearwater.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Midway to Clearwater?

The road trip is about 454.2 miles (730.9 km) and usually takes 07h 25m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Monticello is a useful midpoint, sitting about 219 miles from Midway and 235.1 miles from Clearwater.

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

The direct path is about 304.6 miles (490.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 149.6 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $66.45 one way or $132.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 142.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Midway and Clearwater, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Midway and Mostly Clear near Clearwater.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Midway and Clearwater. Straight-line distance: 304.57 mi (490.16 km).

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#1 Midway

This small community in Santa Rosa County, Florida, is situated in the western Florida Panhandle, near the city of Milton.

Population0
Coordinates30.4064800, -87.0055300
Altitude-
CountryUnited States
Clearwater

#2 Clearwater

The second most populous city in Pinellas County, Florida.

Population116,552
Coordinates27.9658500, -82.8001000
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Cedar Street (-87.004781, 30.406568)
End: North Fort Harrison Avenue (-82.799962, 27.965851)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 731 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)15h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
16.02 gal
60.66 L · about $66.45
Round trip
$132.90
32.04 gal · 121.32 L
Estimated CO2
142.4 kg one way
Round trip: 284.7 kg / 628 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $66.45 $132.90
Mid-grade $4.60 $73.63 $147.26
Premium $4.90 $78.43 $156.87
Diesel $4.35 $69.69 $139.37

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 29, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Midway, FL and Clearwater, FL. The current time in Midway is 03:26:55, although it is 04:26:55 in Clearwater.

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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.