How far is St. Petersburg, FL from Kathleen, FL?
The driving distance from St. Petersburg, FL to Kathleen, FL is about 58.4 miles (94 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 46.8 miles (75.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 27m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Hillsborough County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between St. Petersburg and Kathleen.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between St. Petersburg and Kathleen.
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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
21.4 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 4 East: Orlando
2472 ft · 42 sec
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Continue straight
29.7 mi · 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 539: Kathleen, Lakeland
2775 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Kathleen Road
4.3 mi · 8 min · Kathleen Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Kathleen Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between St. Petersburg and Kathleen.
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 4 East
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29.7 mi · 00h 33m
Route Summary
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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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from St. Petersburg to Kathleen?
The road trip is about 58.4 miles (94 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?
Temple Terrace is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.2 miles from St. Petersburg and 29.2 miles from Kathleen.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 46.8 miles (75.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 4:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.54 one way or $17.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.3 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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Kathleen.
Stop Ideas Near Temple Terrace
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between St. Petersburg and Kathleen. Straight-line distance: 46.78 mi (75.29 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 Kathleen
Census designated place
| Population | 6,332 |
| Coordinates | 28.1208500, -82.0231400 |
| Altitude | 44 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kathleen (-82.02314, 28.12085)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 94 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 43m |
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 | $8.54 | $17.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $9.47 | $18.94 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $10.09 | $20.17 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $8.96 | $17.92 |
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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