How far is Midway, FL from Tampa, FL?
The driving distance from Midway, FL to Tampa, FL is about 469.5 miles (755.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 322.6 miles (519.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 06h 59m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Town in Madison County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Cloudy
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 Cedar Street
118 m · 19 sec · Cedar Street
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Turn right onto Keystone Drive
146 m · 25 sec · Keystone Drive
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Turn left onto Wheeler Road
2173 ft · 2 min · Wheeler Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Gulf Breeze Parkway
3.8 mi · 6 min · Gulf Breeze Parkway
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Turn right onto Avalon Boulevard
5.5 mi · 8 min · Avalon Boulevard
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Continue on Garcon Point Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Garcon Point Road
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Continue on Avalon Boulevard
3.8 mi · 5 min · Avalon Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 East: Tallahassee
1713 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
274 mi · 4 hr 54 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I-75 South: Tampa
1959 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
160.5 mi · 2 hr 52 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 275 South: Tampa, Saint Petersburg
15.9 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown East-West
2767 ft · 49 sec
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Keep slight right
77 m · 6 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Downtown East, Jefferson Street
856 ft · 23 sec
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Continue on North Orange Avenue
1531 ft · 47 sec · North Orange Avenue
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Turn straight onto Pierce Street
1364 ft · 41 sec · Pierce Street
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Turn right onto East Kennedy Boulevard
1336 ft · 46 sec · 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.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 10 East
Merge slight left
274 mi · 04h 54m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Midway and Partly Cloudy 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 469.5 miles (755.6 km) and usually takes 06h 59m 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?
Greenville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 233.9 miles from Midway and 235.6 miles from Tampa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 322.6 miles (519.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 146.9 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 7:30 AM CST. 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 $63.53 one way or $127.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 147.3 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Midway and Tampa, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Midway and Partly Cloudy near Tampa.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Midway and Tampa. Straight-line distance: 322.62 mi (519.2 km).
#1 Midway
This small community in Santa Rosa County, Florida, is situated in the western Florida Panhandle, near the city of Milton.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.4064800, -87.0055300 |
| Altitude | - |
| 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: 756 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 51m |
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 | $3.83 | $63.53 | $127.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.32 | $71.58 | $143.16 |
| Premium | $4.66 | $77.27 | $154.53 |
| Diesel | $5.94 | $98.44 | $196.88 |
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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