How far is St. Petersburg, FL from De Leon Springs, FL?

The driving distance from St. Petersburg, FL to De Leon Springs, FL is about 151.7 miles (244.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 123.2 miles (198.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 08m 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
151.71 mi
03h 04m
Flight
123.21 mi
198.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
123.21 mi
Kilometers
198.29 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
151.71 mi
Kilometers
244.16 km
Drive Time
03h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in De Leon Springs
Sun, May 31, 2:22 PM EDT
Return by in St. Petersburg
Sun, May 31, 5:26 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave St. Petersburg
2026-05-31T11:17
Arrive De Leon Springs
Sun, May 31, 2:22 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 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
10:52 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
Davenport
FL

City in Florida

From St. Petersburg
75.9 mi
01h 32m
To De Leon Springs
75.8 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph W
Destination
89°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between St. Petersburg and De Leon Springs.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between St. Petersburg and De Leon Springs.

  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

    21.4 mi · 27 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 4 East: Orlando

    2472 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    60.9 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    13.4 mi · 16 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    38.6 mi · 45 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 472: Deltona, DeLand

    1599 ft · 39 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on FL 472 West: Cassadaga, De Land, Orange City Historic District, Blue Springs State Park

    137 m · 17 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 17 North, US 92 East: DeLand

    1940 ft · 53 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on South Woodland Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 3 min · South Woodland Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Taylor Road

    2066 ft · 41 sec · West Taylor Road

  15. 15

    Continue on South State Road 15a

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South State Road 15a

  16. 16

    Continue on South Spring Garden Avenue

    5.1 mi · 8 min · South Spring Garden Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North US Highway 17

    2.8 mi · 4 min · North US Highway 17

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Wheeler Street

    110 m · 15 sec · Wheeler Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wheeler Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between St. Petersburg and De Leon Springs.

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
19 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 4 East
113 mi · 75%
I 275 North
21.8 mi · 14%
South Spring Garden Avenue
5.14 mi · 3%
FL 472 West
3.01 mi · 2%
North US Highway 17
2.79 mi · 2%
South Woodland Boulevard
1.55 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 4 East

Continue straight

60.9 mi · 01h 07m

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 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.5 mi
123.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Davenport
01h 32m from St. Petersburg
Leave By
10:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving St. Petersburg and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near De Leon Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from St. Petersburg to De Leon Springs?

The road trip is about 151.7 miles (244.2 km) and usually takes 03h 04m 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?

Davenport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.9 miles from St. Petersburg and 75.8 miles from De Leon Springs.

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

The direct path is about 123.2 miles (198.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:52 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.19 one way or $44.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around St. Petersburg and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near De Leon Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Davenport

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

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

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Winter Haven

22 mi away
1800 7th St SW
RAIL

Kissimmee

24 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
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Lakeland

37 mi away
600 East Main Street
RAIL

Lakeland

37 mi away
600 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between St. Petersburg and De Leon Springs. Straight-line distance: 123.21 mi (198.29 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 De Leon Springs

Census-designated place in Volusia County, Florida

Population2,614
Coordinates29.1198900, -81.3528600
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Start: St. Petersburg (-82.67927, 27.77086)
End: De Leon Springs (-81.35286, 29.11989)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 244 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.35 gal
20.27 L · about $22.19
Round trip
$44.38
10.7 gal · 40.54 L
Estimated CO2
47.5 kg one way
Round trip: 95.1 kg / 210 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $22.19 $44.38
Mid-grade $4.60 $24.59 $49.18
Premium $4.90 $26.19 $52.39
Diesel $4.35 $23.27 $46.54

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between St. Petersburg and De Leon Springs. The current time is 11:17:40.

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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.