How far is St. Petersburg, FL from Loughman, FL?
The driving distance from St. Petersburg, FL to Loughman, FL is about 85 miles (136.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 75.2 miles (121.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 24m 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 42m.
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.
A city in Hillsborough County, Florida.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between St. Petersburg and Loughman.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between St. Petersburg and Loughman.
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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
57 mi · 1 hr 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 532: Poinciana, Kissimmee
1245 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Poinciana, Kissimmee
614 ft · 15 sec
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Continue on Osceola Polk Line Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Osceola Polk Line Road
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Turn right onto Lake Wilson Road
1 mi · 2 min · Lake Wilson Road
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At the end of the road, turn slight left onto Ronald Reagan Parkway
1.5 mi · 3 min · Ronald Reagan Parkway
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Turn left onto Old Lake Wilson Road
114 m · 14 sec · Old Lake Wilson Road
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Turn right
89 m · 21 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between St. Petersburg and Loughman.
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
Continue straight
57 mi · 01h 02m
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.
Sunny leaving St. Petersburg and Sunny near Loughman.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from St. Petersburg to Loughman?
The road trip is about 85 miles (136.8 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?
Plant City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.5 miles from St. Petersburg and 42.5 miles from Loughman.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 75.2 miles (121.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 3:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.44 one way or $24.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around St. Petersburg and Sunny near Loughman.
Stop Ideas Near Plant City
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 Plant City.
Lakeland
Lakeland
Union Station
Winter Haven
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between St. Petersburg and Loughman. Straight-line distance: 75.27 mi (121.13 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 Loughman
Census-designated place in Polk County, Florida
| Population | 2,680 |
| Coordinates | 28.2419600, -81.5667400 |
| Altitude | 31 |
| Country | United States |
End: Loughman (-81.56674, 28.24196)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 137 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 03m |
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 | $12.44 | $24.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $13.79 | $27.58 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $14.69 | $29.38 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $13.05 | $26.10 |
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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