How far is Plant City, FL from Wimauma, FL?

The driving distance from Plant City, FL to Wimauma, FL is about 40.5 miles (65.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24 miles (38.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
40.44 mi
00h 51m
Flight
23.97 mi
38.58 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.97 mi
Kilometers
38.58 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.44 mi
Kilometers
65.08 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wimauma
Sun, Apr 19, 5:04 AM EDT
Return by in Plant City
Sun, Apr 19, 5:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plant City
2026-04-19T04:12
Arrive Wimauma
Sun, Apr 19, 5:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Plant City
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Progress Village
FL

Census-designated place in Hillsborough County, Florida

From Plant City
20.3 mi
00h 25m
To Wimauma
20.2 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph NW
Destination
90°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Plant City and Wimauma.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Plant City and Wimauma.

  1. 1

    Start on North Warnell Street

    60 m · 13 sec · North Warnell Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Baker Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · East Baker Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Baker Street

    1909 ft · 40 sec · Baker Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Thonotosassa Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Thonotosassa Road

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Thonotosassa Road

    1109 ft · 27 sec · Thonotosassa Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left

    2263 ft · 55 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    9.9 mi · 11 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Ocala, Naples

    1759 ft · 43 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Naples

    1.3 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    20.5 mi · 22 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 674 East: Sun City Center

    1862 ft · 45 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto College Avenue

    92 m · 5 sec · College Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Sun City Center Boulevard

    3 mi · 5 min · Sun City Center Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on State Highway 674

    2.2 mi · 4 min · State Highway 674

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Highway 674

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Plant City and Wimauma.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
21.3 mi · 53%
Thonotosassa Road
11.3 mi · 28%
Sun City Center Boulevard
3.03 mi · 8%
State Highway 674
2.23 mi · 6%
East Baker Street
1.46 mi · 4%
Baker Street
0.36 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Merge slight left

20.5 mi · 00h 22m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.5 mi
24 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Progress Village
00h 25m from Plant City
Leave By
4:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Plant City and Partly Sunny near Wimauma.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Plant City to Wimauma?

The road trip is about 40.5 miles (65.1 km) and usually takes 00h 51m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Progress Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.3 miles from Plant City and 20.2 miles from Wimauma.

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

The direct path is about 24 miles (38.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.93 one way or $11.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Plant City and Partly Sunny near Wimauma.

Stop Ideas Near Progress Village

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Progress Village, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Progress Village.

RAIL

Union Station

10 mi away
601 North Nebraska Ave
BUS

St Petersburg-Pinellas Park-Clearwater, Florida

32 mi away
5251 110th Avenue North
RAIL

Lakeland

44 mi away
600 East Main Street
RAIL

Lakeland

44 mi away
600 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plant City and Wimauma. Straight-line distance: 23.97 mi (38.58 km).

Plant City

#1 Plant City

A city in Hillsborough County, Florida.

Population39,744
Coordinates28.0188800, -82.1146900
Altitude39
CountryUnited States
Wimauma

#2 Wimauma

Census-designated place in Hillsborough County, Florida

Population6,373
Coordinates27.7125300, -82.2989800
Altitude31
CountryUnited States
Start: Plant City (-82.11469, 28.01888)
End: Wimauma (-82.29898, 27.71253)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 65 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.43 gal
5.4 L · about $5.93
Round trip
$11.86
2.86 gal · 10.8 L
Estimated CO2
12.7 kg one way
Round trip: 25.4 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $5.93 $11.86
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.57 $13.14
Premium $4.90 $7.00 $14.00
Diesel $4.35 $6.22 $12.44

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Plant City and Wimauma. The current time is 04:12:38.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.