How far is Oakleaf Plantation, FL from Tampa, FL?
The driving distance from Oakleaf Plantation, FL to Tampa, FL is about 178.5 miles (287.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 158.1 miles (254.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 21m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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 03h 10m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Marion County, Florida.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny
Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oakleaf Plantation and Tampa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakleaf Plantation and Tampa.
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Start on the route
141 m · 39 sec
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Turn left
31 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Oakleaf High School Entrance
721 ft · 58 sec · Oakleaf High School Entrance
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Turn left onto Plantation Oaks Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · Plantation Oaks Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Oakleaf Plantation Parkway
97 m · 6 sec · Oakleaf Plantation Parkway
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Exit the roundabout onto Oakleaf Plantation Parkway
2 mi · 3 min · Oakleaf Plantation Parkway
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Keep slight right
65 m · 9 sec
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Continue on Discovery Drive
1.1 mi · 1 min · Discovery Drive
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Take the ramp slight left toward FL 23 Toll South: Green Cove Springs, Palatka
2133 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto First Coast Expressway
2.2 mi · 3 min · First Coast Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 21: Orange Park, Middleburg
3088 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Middleburg
42 m · 3 sec
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Turn straight onto Blanding Boulevard
33.1 mi · 48 min · Blanding Boulevard
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Turn right onto Pensacola-St. Augustine Highway
1.4 mi · 3 min · Pensacola-St. Augustine Highway
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Turn left onto County Road 219A
6.5 mi · 9 min · County Road 219A
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Sid Martin Highway
26.1 mi · 33 min · Sid Martin Highway
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Turn right onto Northwest 70th Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Northwest 70th Street
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Continue on Northwest 77th Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Northwest 77th Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 75 South: Tampa
2914 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
82.7 mi · 1 hr 29 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 Oakleaf Plantation 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 75 South
Merge slight left
82.7 mi · 01h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Oakleaf Plantation and Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Tampa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oakleaf Plantation to Tampa?
The road trip is about 178.5 miles (287.3 km) and usually takes 03h 10m 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?
Ocala is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.1 miles from Oakleaf Plantation and 89.4 miles from Tampa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 158.1 miles (254.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.4 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 10:38 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.47 one way or $52.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny around Oakleaf Plantation and Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Tampa.
Stop Ideas Near Ocala
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Belleview City Hall Park
Ocala Citizens' Circle
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ocala.
Ocala, Florida
The Villages-Lady Lake, FL
Wildwood, Florida
Gainesville, Florida
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oakleaf Plantation and Tampa. Straight-line distance: 158.16 mi (254.53 km).
#1 Oakleaf Plantation
This Clay County, Florida, community is situated inland, southwest of Jacksonville.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.1708300, -81.8354900 |
| 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: 287 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 13m |
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 | $4.20 | $26.47 | $52.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.68 | $29.49 | $58.98 |
| Premium | $5.01 | $31.56 | $63.13 |
| Diesel | $6.07 | $38.24 | $76.48 |
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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