How far is St. Petersburg, FL from Cheval, FL?
The driving distance from St. Petersburg, FL to Cheval, FL is about 37.7 miles (60.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28 miles (45 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The third most populous city in Florida and the center of the Tampa metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between St. Petersburg and Cheval.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between St. Petersburg and Cheval.
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Start on 34th Street South
2326 ft · 1 min · 34th Street South
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Turn right onto 5th Avenue North
1.2 mi · 2 min · 5th Avenue North
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Take the ramp left toward I 275 North
1811 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
15.2 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 60: Clearwater, Tampa International Airport, Kennedy Boulevard, West Shore Boulevard
2708 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on FL 60 East: Kennedy Boulevard, West Shore Boulevard
1762 ft · 42 sec
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Continue on West Kennedy Boulevard
1581 ft · 32 sec · West Kennedy Boulevard
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Turn left onto Memorial Highway
1.1 km · 1 min · Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Expressway
4.5 mi · 6 min · Veterans Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on FL 589 Toll Express Lane
3.2 mi · 4 min · FL 589 Toll Express Lane
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Expressway
1 km · 48 sec · Veterans Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Expressway
4.9 mi · 6 min · Veterans Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Expressway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Veterans Expressway
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Turn left onto North Dale Mabry Highway
1.1 km · 1 min · North Dale Mabry Highway
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Turn left onto Cheval Boulevard
2123 ft · 2 min · Cheval Boulevard
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Continue on Cheval Boulevard
1.5 km · 4 min · Cheval Boulevard
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Turn right onto Biarritz Avenue
1281 ft · 1 min · Biarritz Avenue
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Turn left onto Place Marquette
81 m · 12 sec · Place Marquette
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Place Marquette
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between St. Petersburg and Cheval.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 275 North
Merge slight left
15.2 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving St. Petersburg 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 St. Petersburg to Cheval?
The road trip is about 37.7 miles (60.7 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?
Tampa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.9 miles from St. Petersburg and 18.8 miles from Cheval.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28 miles (45 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 4:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.52 one way or $11.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around St. Petersburg and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Cheval.
Stop Ideas Near Tampa
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Pinellas Park
Clearwater Water System Maintenance
City of Tampa
56th St @ Temple Terrace City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tampa.
Union Station
St Petersburg-Pinellas Park-Clearwater, Florida
Lakeland
Lakeland
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between St. Petersburg and Cheval. Straight-line distance: 27.97 mi (45.01 km).
#1 St. Petersburg
The second most populous city in Florida.
| Population | 253,693 |
| Coordinates | 27.7708600, -82.6792700 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cheval
Census-designated place in Hillsborough County, Florida
| Population | 10,702 |
| Coordinates | 28.1486200, -82.5145400 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cheval (-82.51454, 28.14862)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 61 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $5.52 | $11.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $6.11 | $12.23 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $6.51 | $13.02 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $5.79 | $11.57 |
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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