How far is Port Saint Lucie, FL from Cheval, FL?

The driving distance from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Cheval, FL is about 177.4 miles (285.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 145 miles (233.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 28m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
177.42 mi
03h 44m
Flight
144.94 mi
233.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
144.94 mi
Kilometers
233.26 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
177.42 mi
Kilometers
285.53 km
Drive Time
03h 44m

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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 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cheval
Sat, May 30, 3:11 PM EDT
Return by in Port Saint Lucie
Sat, May 30, 6:55 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Port Saint Lucie
2026-05-30T11:26
Arrive Cheval
Sat, May 30, 3:11 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:32 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Port Saint Lucie
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Babson Park
FL

Census designated place in Florida, USA

From Port Saint Lucie
88.7 mi
01h 52m
To Cheval
88.7 mi
01h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph W
Destination
88°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Port Saint Lucie and Cheval.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Port Saint Lucie and Cheval.

  1. 1

    Start on Southwest Carter Avenue

    66 m · 11 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Southeast Airoso Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Southeast Airoso Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard

    1.3 km · 1 min · Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Southwest Bayshore Boulevard

    560 ft · 22 sec · Southwest Bayshore Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward Florida's Turnpike Toll

    2787 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North

    1842 ft · 45 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    49.6 mi · 53 min · Florida's Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 441, FL 60: Yeehaw Junction

    1.1 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    75 m · 7 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    61.6 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Van Fleet Drive

    3253 ft · 1 min · Van Fleet Drive

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Broadway Avenue

    3184 ft · 1 min · Broadway Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Bartow Road

    7 mi · 10 min · Bartow Road

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight right toward FL 570 Toll West: Polk Parkway West

    1520 ft · 37 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Polk Parkway

    9.9 mi · 11 min · Polk Parkway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 4 West: Tampa

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight right

    16.9 mi · 18 min

  18. 18

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

    1759 ft · 43 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Ocala

    1.6 km · 2 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    11.1 mi · 12 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 56: Land O Lakes, Tarpon Springs

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on FL 56 West

    559 ft · 18 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto State Road 56

    1.5 km · 1 min · State Road 56

  24. 24

    Continue on State Road 54

    4.4 mi · 7 min · State Road 54

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Land O' Lakes Boulevard

    1810 ft · 41 sec · Land O' Lakes Boulevard

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on North Dale Mabry Highway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · North Dale Mabry Highway

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Cheval Boulevard

    2040 ft · 2 min · Cheval Boulevard

  28. 28

    Continue on Cheval Boulevard

    1.5 km · 4 min · Cheval Boulevard

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Biarritz Avenue

    1281 ft · 1 min · Biarritz Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Place Marquette

    81 m · 12 sec · Place Marquette

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Place Marquette

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Port Saint Lucie and Cheval.

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
31 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 441
62.4 mi · 35%
Florida's Turnpike
49.6 mi · 28%
I 4 West
17.9 mi · 10%
I 75 North
12.1 mi · 7%
Polk Parkway
9.86 mi · 6%
Bartow Road
7.02 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

US 441

Merge slight left

61.6 mi · 01h 19m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 44m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.4 mi
145 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Babson Park
01h 52m from Port Saint Lucie
Leave By
9:32 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Port Saint Lucie and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Cheval.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Port Saint Lucie to Cheval?

The road trip is about 177.4 miles (285.5 km) and usually takes 03h 44m 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?

Babson Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.7 miles from Port Saint Lucie and 88.7 miles from Cheval.

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

The direct path is about 145 miles (233.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.4 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 9:32 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.97 one way or $51.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Port Saint Lucie and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Cheval.

Stop Ideas Near Babson Park

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Babson Park, 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 Babson Park.

RAIL

Winter Haven

28 mi away
1800 7th St SW
RAIL

Sebring

38 mi away
601 East Center St
RAIL

Lakeland

48 mi away
600 East Main Street
RAIL

Lakeland

48 mi away
600 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Port Saint Lucie and Cheval. Straight-line distance: 144.94 mi (233.26 km).

Port Saint Lucie

#1 Port Saint Lucie

The second most populous city in St.

Population209,715
Coordinates27.2939300, -80.3503300
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Cheval

#2 Cheval

Census-designated place in Hillsborough County, Florida

Population10,702
Coordinates28.1486200, -82.5145400
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Start: Port Saint Lucie (-80.35033, 27.29393)
End: Cheval (-82.51454, 28.14862)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 286 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.26 gal
23.7 L · about $25.97
Round trip
$51.93
12.52 gal · 47.4 L
Estimated CO2
55.6 kg one way
Round trip: 111.3 kg / 245 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $25.97 $51.93
Mid-grade $4.60 $28.77 $57.54
Premium $4.90 $30.65 $61.30
Diesel $4.35 $27.23 $54.46

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Port Saint Lucie and Cheval. The current time is 11:26:48.

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.