How far is Saint Leo, FL from Tampa, FL?
The driving distance from Saint Leo, FL to Tampa, FL is about 34.1 miles (54.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.6 miles (47.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Hillsborough County, Florida
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Leo and Tampa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Leo and Tampa.
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Start on the route
85 m · 24 sec
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Turn left
64 m · 17 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
17 m · 5 sec
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Exit the roundabout
85 m · 23 sec
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Turn right onto Old State Road 52
1.3 km · 1 min · Old State Road 52
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Old State Road 52
56 m · 5 sec · Old State Road 52
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Exit the roundabout onto Old State Road 52
2.3 mi · 4 min · Old State Road 52
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Turn right onto McCabe Road
144 m · 9 sec · McCabe Road
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Continue on State Road 52
1.4 mi · 3 min · State Road 52
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Take the ramp sharp left toward FL 52: Dade City, New Port Richey
33 m · 3 sec
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Turn slight left onto State Road 52
95 m · 6 sec · State Road 52
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 South: Tampa, Saint Petersburg
3038 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
10.9 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 275 South: Tampa, Saint Petersburg
15.9 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown East-West
2767 ft · 49 sec
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Keep slight right
77 m · 6 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Downtown East, Jefferson Street
856 ft · 23 sec
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Continue on North Orange Avenue
1531 ft · 47 sec · North Orange Avenue
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Turn straight onto Pierce Street
1364 ft · 41 sec · Pierce Street
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Turn right onto East Kennedy Boulevard
1336 ft · 46 sec · 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 Saint Leo and Tampa.
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.
I 275 South
Keep slight right to continue on I 275 South: Tampa, Saint Petersburg
15.9 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Saint Leo and Mostly Sunny near Tampa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Leo to Tampa?
The road trip is about 34.1 miles (54.8 km) and usually takes 00h 38m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Pebble Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17 miles from Saint Leo and 17.1 miles from Tampa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.6 miles (47.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.98 one way or $9.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Saint Leo and Mostly Sunny near Tampa.
Stop Ideas Near Pebble Creek
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 Pebble Creek.
Union Station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Leo and Tampa. Straight-line distance: 29.55 mi (47.56 km).
#1 Saint Leo
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,372 |
| Coordinates | 28.3372300, -82.2584200 |
| Altitude | 57 |
| 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: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.98 | $9.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.52 | $11.03 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $5.88 | $11.75 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $5.22 | $10.44 |
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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