How far is Saint Leo, FL from Orlando, FL?

The driving distance from Saint Leo, FL to Orlando, FL is about 75.1 miles (120.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.2 miles (88.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
75.06 mi
01h 30m
Flight
55.19 mi
88.82 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Saint Leo.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.19 mi
Kilometers
88.82 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
75.06 mi
Kilometers
120.79 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Orlando
Wed, Apr 22, 9:23 PM EDT
Return by in Saint Leo
Wed, Apr 22, 10:54 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Leo
2026-04-22T19:52
Arrive Orlando
Wed, Apr 22, 9:23 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint Leo
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
Mascotte
FL

City in Lake County, Florida, United States of America

From Saint Leo
33.9 mi
00h 45m
To Orlando
41.1 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 13 mph E
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Leo and Orlando.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Leo and Orlando.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    85 m · 24 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    64 m · 17 sec

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    17 m · 5 sec

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout

    85 m · 20 sec

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Old State Road 52

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Old State Road 52

  6. 6

    Continue on 21st Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · 21st Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Lock Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Lock Street

  8. 8

    Turn sharp left

    9.3 mi · 13 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Cortez Boulevard

    21 mi · 28 min · Cortez Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on Broad Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Broad Street

  11. 11

    Continue on West Orange Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · West Orange Street

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    4.6 mi · 7 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    2488 ft · 55 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    3 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    3.5 mi · 5 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Miami

    1233 ft · 30 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    2845 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    6 mi · 6 min · Florida's Turnpike

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 408 Toll East: Orlando, Titusville

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Spessard L. Holland East-West Expressway

  20. 20

    Continue on East-West Expressway

    7.1 mi · 8 min · East-West Expressway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward US 17, US 92, US 441: Orange Blossom Trail

    799 ft · 21 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on Carter Street

    3109 ft · 2 min · Carter Street

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Hicks Avenue

    62 m · 5 sec · Hicks Avenue

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto Hicks Avenue

    701 ft · 21 sec · Hicks Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto West Anderson Street

    2446 ft · 1 min · West Anderson Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Boone Avenue

    655 ft · 22 sec · Boone Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn right onto West South Street

    60 m · 5 sec · West South Street

  28. 28

    Turn slight right

    31 m · 4 sec

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Leo and Orlando.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
29 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cortez Boulevard
21 mi · 28%
West Orange Street
13.6 mi · 18%
East-West Expressway
7.11 mi · 9%
Florida's Turnpike
6.02 mi · 8%
Old State Road 52
3.65 mi · 5%
21st Street
1.49 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Cortez Boulevard

Turn right onto Cortez Boulevard

21 mi · 00h 28m

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
01h 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.9 mi
55.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mascotte
00h 45m from Saint Leo
Leave By
3:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Saint Leo and Partly Sunny near Orlando.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saint Leo to Orlando?

The road trip is about 75.1 miles (120.8 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?

Mascotte is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.9 miles from Saint Leo and 41.1 miles from Orlando.

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

The direct path is about 55.2 miles (88.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.99 one way or $21.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Saint Leo and Partly Sunny near Orlando.

Stop Ideas Near Mascotte

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

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

OTHER

Wildwood, Florida

35 mi away
601 North Main Street
OTHER

Dade City, Florida

38 mi away
14218 US Highway 98
BUS

The Villages-Lady Lake, FL

40 mi away
401 North US Highway 441
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

50 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Leo and Orlando. Straight-line distance: 55.19 mi (88.82 km).

Saint Leo

#1 Saint Leo

Town of the United States

Population1,372
Coordinates28.3372300, -82.2584200
Altitude57
CountryUnited States
Orlando

#2 Orlando

The most populous city in Florida and the center of the Orlando metropolitan area.

Population289,457
Coordinates28.5383400, -81.3792400
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: (-82.258014, 28.3372)
End: South Street (-81.379244, 28.538325)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 121 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.65 gal
10.03 L · about $10.99
Round trip
$21.98
5.3 gal · 20.06 L
Estimated CO2
23.6 kg one way
Round trip: 47.1 kg / 104 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $10.99 $21.98
Mid-grade $4.60 $12.18 $24.36
Premium $4.90 $12.97 $25.95
Diesel $4.35 $11.53 $23.05

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Leo and Orlando. The current time is 19:52:50.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.