How far is St. Petersburg, FL from Lacoochee, FL?
The driving distance from St. Petersburg, FL to Lacoochee, FL is about 70.4 miles (113.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 57.1 miles (91.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 02m 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 01h 31m.
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.
Census-designated place in Hillsborough County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between St. Petersburg and Lacoochee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between St. Petersburg and Lacoochee.
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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
37.7 mi · 47 min
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Merge slight left
18.8 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 41: Dade City
701 ft · 23 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Blanton Road
4.9 mi · 8 min · Blanton Road
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Turn left onto Frazee Hill Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Frazee Hill Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 14th Street
541 ft · 15 sec · 14th Street
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Continue on Payne Road
871 ft · 24 sec · Payne Road
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Turn left
4.5 mi · 6 min
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Turn right
1.1 km · 1 min
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Turn right onto Bower Road
28 m · 3 sec · Bower Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bower Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between St. Petersburg and Lacoochee.
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
37.7 mi · 00h 47m
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.
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving St. Petersburg and Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Lacoochee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from St. Petersburg to Lacoochee?
The road trip is about 70.4 miles (113.3 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?
Lutz is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.2 miles from St. Petersburg and 35.1 miles from Lacoochee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 57.1 miles (91.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.29 one way or $20.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around St. Petersburg and Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Lacoochee.
Stop Ideas Near Lutz
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lutz.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between St. Petersburg and Lacoochee. Straight-line distance: 57.1 mi (91.9 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 Lacoochee
Census-designated place in Pasco County, Florida
| Population | 1,714 |
| Coordinates | 28.4658300, -82.1720300 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lacoochee (-82.17203, 28.46583)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 113 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 52m |
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 | $10.29 | $20.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $11.40 | $22.80 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $12.14 | $24.28 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $10.79 | $21.58 |
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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