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

The driving distance from St. Petersburg, FL to Clewiston, FL is about 164.3 miles (264.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 128.2 miles (206.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 33m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
164.31 mi
03h 16m
Flight
128.17 mi
206.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
128.17 mi
Kilometers
206.27 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
164.31 mi
Kilometers
264.43 km
Drive Time
03h 16m

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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 03h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clewiston
Tue, May 12, 9:33 PM EDT
Return by in St. Petersburg
Wed, May 13, 12:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave St. Petersburg
2026-05-12T18:16
Arrive Clewiston
Tue, May 12, 9:33 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:26 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in St. Petersburg
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Harbour Heights
FL

Census designated place

From St. Petersburg
82.2 mi
01h 38m
To Clewiston
82.1 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph NNW
Destination
89°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 34th Street South

    15 m · 5 sec · 34th Street South

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Central Avenue

    1304 ft · 51 sec · Central Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 31st Street South

    1.1 km · 1 min · 31st Street South

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    2760 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight right

    4.9 mi · 6 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    1406 ft · 17 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight right onto Sunshine Skyway Bridge

    13.4 mi · 15 min · Sunshine Skyway Bridge

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Naples

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    28 mi · 30 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    58.9 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 80: Fort Myers, La Belle

    2129 ft · 52 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on FL 80 East

    64 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Palm Beach Boulevard

    40.5 mi · 56 min · Palm Beach Boulevard

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    6 mi · 8 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on US 27 South, FL 80 East: Clewiston

    9.4 mi · 13 min

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Sugarland Highway

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
88 mi · 54%
Palm Beach Boulevard
46.5 mi · 28%
Sunshine Skyway Bridge
13.4 mi · 8%
US 27 South
9.36 mi · 6%
31st Street South
6.4 mi · 4%
FL 80
0.4 mi
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Keep slight left

58.9 mi · 01h 03m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.1 mi
128.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Harbour Heights
01h 38m from St. Petersburg
Leave By
10:26 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving St. Petersburg and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Clewiston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 164.3 miles (264.4 km) and usually takes 03h 16m 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?

Harbour Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.2 miles from St. Petersburg and 82.1 miles from Clewiston.

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

The direct path is about 128.2 miles (206.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.1 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 10:26 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.06 one way or $48.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around St. Petersburg and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Clewiston.

Stop Ideas Near Harbour Heights

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

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

BUS

Port Charlotte, Florida

6 mi away
909 King Highway
BUS

Fort Myers, Florida

36 mi away
6050 Plaza Drive
BUS

Sarasota, Florida

65 mi away
1993 Main Street
BUS

Bradenton, Florida

72 mi away
1115 Manatee Avenue West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between St. Petersburg and Clewiston. Straight-line distance: 128.17 mi (206.27 km).

St. Petersburg

#1 St. Petersburg

The second most populous city in Florida.

Population253,693
Coordinates27.7708600, -82.6792700
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Clewiston

#2 Clewiston

City in Florida

Population8,099
Coordinates26.7542300, -80.9336800
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: St. Petersburg (-82.67927, 27.77086)
End: Clewiston (-80.93368, 26.75423)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 264 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.8 gal
21.95 L · about $24.06
Round trip
$48.12
11.6 gal · 43.9 L
Estimated CO2
51.5 kg one way
Round trip: 103.1 kg / 227 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $24.06 $48.12
Mid-grade $4.60 $26.66 $53.31
Premium $4.90 $28.40 $56.79
Diesel $4.35 $25.23 $50.46

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between St. Petersburg and Clewiston. The current time is 18:16:49.

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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.