How far is Orlando, FL from Clewiston, FL?
The driving distance from Orlando, FL to Clewiston, FL is about 162.2 miles (261.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 126.3 miles (203.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 48m 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.
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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 24m.
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.
City in Indian River County, Florida, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Orlando and Clewiston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orlando and Clewiston.
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Start on the route
35 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto South Orange Avenue
140 m · 19 sec · South Orange Avenue
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Turn right onto West Anderson Street
146 m · 17 sec · West Anderson Street
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Turn right onto Boone Avenue
616 ft · 24 sec · Boone Avenue
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Turn left onto West South Street
937 ft · 36 sec · West South Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 4 West
1477 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
5.6 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Miami, Ocala
1 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
640 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike South, Miami
2743 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
65.6 mi · 1 hr 10 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 441, FL 60: Yeehaw Junction
2275 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right
75 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left
1903 ft · 46 sec
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Turn sharp left onto Kenansville Road
31.2 mi · 40 min · Kenansville Road
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Continue straight
4.8 mi · 10 min
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Turn right
4.4 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
29.9 mi · 40 min
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Turn right
1342 ft · 23 sec
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Continue straight
2184 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
1177 ft · 18 sec
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Turn slight right
103 m · 4 sec
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Continue straight
16.7 mi · 23 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Sugarland Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Orlando and Clewiston.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Florida's Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
65.6 mi · 01h 10m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Orlando and Partly Sunny near Clewiston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Orlando to Clewiston?
The road trip is about 162.2 miles (261.1 km) and usually takes 03h 24m 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?
Fellsmere is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.3 miles from Orlando and 81 miles from Clewiston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 126.3 miles (203.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.9 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:12 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.73 one way or $47.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Orlando and Partly Sunny near Clewiston.
Stop Ideas Near Fellsmere
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fellsmere.
Okeechobee
Sebring
Kissimmee
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Orlando and Clewiston. Straight-line distance: 126.25 mi (203.18 km).
#1 Orlando
The most populous city in Florida and the center of the Orlando metropolitan area.
| Population | 289,457 |
| Coordinates | 28.5383400, -81.3792400 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Clewiston
City in Florida
| Population | 8,099 |
| Coordinates | 26.7542300, -80.9336800 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clewiston (-80.93368, 26.75423)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 261 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 01m |
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 | $4.15 | $23.73 | $47.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $26.29 | $52.58 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $28.01 | $56.01 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $24.88 | $49.76 |
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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