How far is St. Petersburg, FL from Bagdad, FL?

The driving distance from St. Petersburg, FL to Bagdad, FL is about 472.6 miles (760.5 km), with a travel time of about 08h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 327.3 miles (526.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
472.55 mi
08h 37m
Flight
327.25 mi
526.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
327.25 mi
Kilometers
526.65 km
Flight Time
00h 39m

Driving Distance

Road route
472.55 mi
Kilometers
760.5 km
Drive Time
08h 37m

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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 08h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bagdad
Wed, Apr 15, 3:30 PM CDT
Return by in St. Petersburg
Thu, Apr 16, 1:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave St. Petersburg
2026-04-15T07:53
Arrive Bagdad
Wed, Apr 15, 4:30 PM EDT
Route Timing
08h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:37 PM to 3:07 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
6:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in St. Petersburg
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Lee
FL

Town in Madison County, Florida, United States

From St. Petersburg
236.3 mi
04h 18m
To Bagdad
236.2 mi
04h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph ESE
Destination
61°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between St. Petersburg and Bagdad.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between St. Petersburg and Bagdad.

  1. 1

    Start on 34th Street South

    2326 ft · 1 min · 34th Street South

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 5th Avenue North

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 5th Avenue North

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward I 275 North

    1811 ft · 50 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    37.7 mi · 47 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    160.3 mi · 2 hr 52 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee

    820 ft · 16 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee

    1569 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    269.9 mi · 4 hr 49 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 191: Milton, Bagdad

    1476 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Garcon Point Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Garcon Point Road

  11. 11

    Turn slight left onto Church Street

    831 ft · 28 sec · Church Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Church Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between St. Petersburg and Bagdad.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
2.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
270 mi · 57%
I 275 North
198 mi · 42%
Garcon Point Road
1.8 mi
5th Avenue North
1.16 mi
34th Street South
0.44 mi
CR 191
0.28 mi
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Merge slight right

270 mi · 04h 49m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
08h 37m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
17h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+145.3 mi
327.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lee
04h 18m from St. Petersburg
Leave By
6:46 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Clear leaving St. Petersburg and Patchy Fog near Bagdad.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from St. Petersburg to Bagdad?

The road trip is about 472.6 miles (760.5 km) and usually takes 08h 37m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 236.3 miles from St. Petersburg and 236.2 miles from Bagdad.

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

The direct path is about 327.3 miles (526.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 145.3 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $69.15 one way or $138.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 148.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between St. Petersburg and Bagdad, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around St. Petersburg and Patchy Fog near Bagdad.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between St. Petersburg and Bagdad. Straight-line distance: 327.25 mi (526.65 km).

St. Petersburg

#1 St. Petersburg

The second most populous city in Florida.

Population253,693
Coordinates27.7708600, -82.6792700
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
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#2 Bagdad

Bagdad is a place in Florida, United States.

Population0
Coordinates30.5988000, -87.0322300
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: St. Petersburg (-82.67927, 27.77086)
End: Bagdad (-87.03223, 30.5988)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 761 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)15h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
16.67 gal
63.12 L · about $69.15
Round trip
$138.29
33.34 gal · 126.24 L
Estimated CO2
148.1 kg one way
Round trip: 296.3 kg / 653 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $69.15 $138.29
Mid-grade $4.60 $76.62 $153.23
Premium $4.90 $81.62 $163.23
Diesel $4.35 $72.51 $145.03

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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Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between St. Petersburg, FL and Bagdad, FL. The current time in St. Petersburg is 07:53:14, although it is 06:53:14 in Bagdad.

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.