How far is Myrtle Grove, FL from Clearwater, FL?

The driving distance from Myrtle Grove, FL to Clearwater, FL is about 457.1 miles (735.7 km), with a travel time of about 07h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 320.4 miles (515.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 58m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
457.12 mi
07h 29m
Flight
320.4 mi
515.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
320.4 mi
Kilometers
515.64 km
Flight Time
00h 38m

Driving Distance

Road route
457.12 mi
Kilometers
735.66 km
Drive Time
07h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clearwater
Thu, Apr 23, 4:54 AM EDT
Return by in Myrtle Grove
Thu, Apr 23, 11:23 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Myrtle Grove
2026-04-22T20:24
Arrive Clearwater
Thu, Apr 23, 3:54 AM CDT
Route Timing
07h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:29 PM to 3:59 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
9:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Myrtle Grove
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 Myrtle Grove
221 mi
03h 44m
To Clearwater
236.2 mi
03h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Myrtle Grove and Clearwater.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    37 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right

    16 m · 9 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Lillian Highway

    1.6 km · 2 min · Lillian Highway

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North 57th Avenue

    2274 ft · 1 min · North 57th Avenue

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Fairfield Drive

    3.8 mi · 7 min · West Fairfield Drive

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on West Fairfield Drive

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Fairfield Drive

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North Davis Highway

    597 ft · 12 sec · North Davis Highway

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right toward I 110 North

    993 ft · 24 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 10 East, FL 291: Tallahassee, Davis Highway

    1328 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 East: Tallahassee

    1.1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    211.6 mi · 3 hr 47 min

  13. 13

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

    1531 ft · 37 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Florida Georgia Parkway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Florida Georgia Parkway

  15. 15

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

    32.5 mi · 42 min · Florida Georgia Parkway

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    55.1 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    121.2 mi · 2 hr 47 min

  18. 18

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

    963 ft · 24 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto US 19 Southbound Frontage Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · US 19 Southbound Frontage Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Northeast Coachman Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Northeast Coachman Road

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto Drew Street

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Drew Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North Fort Harrison Avenue

    840 ft · 23 sec · North Fort Harrison Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Fort Harrison Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Myrtle Grove 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
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida Georgia Parkway
213 mi · 47%
I 10 East
213 mi · 47%
West Fairfield Drive
4.62 mi · 1%
Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
3.26 mi · 1%
Drew Street
2.89 mi · 1%
Northeast Coachman Road
1.72 mi
Longest Stretch

I 10 East

Merge slight left

212 mi · 03h 47m

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 29m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+136.7 mi
320.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monticello
03h 44m from Myrtle Grove
Leave By
9:02 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Myrtle Grove and Partly Sunny near Clearwater.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Myrtle Grove to Clearwater?

The road trip is about 457.1 miles (735.7 km) and usually takes 07h 29m 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 221 miles from Myrtle Grove and 236.2 miles from Clearwater.

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

The direct path is about 320.4 miles (515.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 136.7 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 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 $66.91 one way or $133.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 143.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Myrtle Grove 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 Myrtle Grove and Partly Sunny near Clearwater.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Myrtle Grove and Clearwater. Straight-line distance: 320.4 mi (515.64 km).

Myrtle Grove

#1 Myrtle Grove

Census-designated place in Escambia County, Florida

Population15,870
Coordinates30.4210300, -87.3074700
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Clearwater

#2 Clearwater

The second most populous city in Pinellas County, Florida.

Population116,552
Coordinates27.9658500, -82.8001000
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Lillian Highway (-87.307479, 30.420895)
End: North Fort Harrison Avenue (-82.799962, 27.965851)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 736 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)15h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
16.13 gal
61.06 L · about $66.91
Round trip
$133.81
32.26 gal · 122.12 L
Estimated CO2
143.3 kg one way
Round trip: 286.7 kg / 632 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $66.91 $133.81
Mid-grade $4.60 $74.13 $148.27
Premium $4.90 $78.97 $157.94
Diesel $4.35 $70.17 $140.33

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Myrtle Grove, FL and Clearwater, FL. The current time in Myrtle Grove is 20:24:53, although it is 21:24:53 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.