How far is Richmond West, FL from Tampa, FL?
The driving distance from Richmond West, FL to Tampa, FL is about 285.6 miles (459.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 204.3 miles (328.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 51m 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
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 25m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Census-designated place in Lee County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Richmond West and Tampa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richmond West and Tampa.
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Start on Southwest 168th Terrace
35 m · 10 sec · Southwest 168th Terrace
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Turn left onto Southwest 146th Court
76 m · 12 sec · Southwest 146th Court
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Turn right onto Southwest 168th Street
2066 ft · 1 min · Southwest 168th Street
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Turn left onto Southwest 142nd Avenue
2766 ft · 1 min · Southwest 142nd Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Southwest 160th Street
2643 ft · 1 min · Southwest 160th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Southwest 137th Avenue
2702 ft · 1 min · Southwest 137th Avenue
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Turn right onto Southwest 152nd Street
2 mi · 4 min · Southwest 152nd Street
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Turn left onto Southwest 117th Avenue
1303 ft · 38 sec · Southwest 117th Avenue
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Turn left onto State Road 821 Access Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · State Road 821 Access Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Florida's Turnpike North: Miami International Airport, Orlando
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
1.6 mi · 2 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
15.5 mi · 18 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 27: Okeechobee Road
1140 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 27: Okeechobee Road
633 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left onto Okeechobee Road
17.6 mi · 23 min · Okeechobee Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Naples
1360 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Naples
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Alligator Alley
230.3 mi · 4 hr 8 min · Alligator Alley
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 618 Toll West, Selmon Expressway West: Tampa, Port of Tampa
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Continue on Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
7.8 mi · 9 min · Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 60: Kennedy Boulevard, Downtown - East
1212 ft · 31 sec
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Turn straight onto East Kennedy Boulevard
1885 ft · 1 min · 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 Richmond West and Tampa.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Alligator Alley
Merge slight left onto Alligator Alley
230 mi · 04h 08m
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 Richmond West and Partly Sunny near Tampa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Richmond West to Tampa?
The road trip is about 285.6 miles (459.7 km) and usually takes 04h 25m 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?
Estero is a useful midpoint, sitting about 141.8 miles from Richmond West and 143.9 miles from Tampa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 204.3 miles (328.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 81.3 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 8:08 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.81 one way or $83.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Richmond West and Partly Sunny near Tampa.
Stop Ideas Near Estero
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 Estero.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Richmond West and Tampa. Straight-line distance: 204.28 mi (328.75 km).
#1 Richmond West
Location in Florida, United States
| Population | 31,973 |
| Coordinates | 25.6105000, -80.4297100 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| 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: 460 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 33m |
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 | $41.81 | $83.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $46.33 | $92.66 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $49.35 | $98.70 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $43.85 | $87.70 |
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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