How far is St. Petersburg, FL from Plant City, FL?
The driving distance from St. Petersburg, FL to Plant City, FL is about 45.7 miles (73.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.5 miles (62 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.
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.
The third most populous city in Florida and the center of the Tampa metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between St. Petersburg and Plant City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between St. Petersburg and Plant City.
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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
18.6 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 566: Thonotosassa Road
2278 ft · 56 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on FL 566 East: Plant City, Festival Grounds
150 m · 12 sec
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Turn right onto Thonotosassa Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Thonotosassa Road
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Turn left onto Baker Street
674 ft · 13 sec · Baker Street
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Continue on Thonotosassa Road
2468 ft · 58 sec · Thonotosassa Road
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Continue on Reynolds Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Reynolds Street
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Turn left onto North Warnell Street
104 m · 17 sec · North Warnell Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Warnell Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between St. Petersburg and Plant City.
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
21.4 mi · 00h 27m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving St. Petersburg and Partly Sunny near Plant City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from St. Petersburg to Plant City?
The road trip is about 45.7 miles (73.5 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?
Tampa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.8 miles from St. Petersburg and 22.9 miles from Plant City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.5 miles (62 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 4:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.68 one way or $13.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around St. Petersburg and Partly Sunny near Plant City.
Stop Ideas Near Tampa
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 Tampa.
Union Station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between St. Petersburg and Plant City. Straight-line distance: 38.5 mi (61.96 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 Plant City
A city in Hillsborough County, Florida.
| Population | 39,744 |
| Coordinates | 28.0188800, -82.1146900 |
| Altitude | 39 |
| Country | United States |
End: Plant City (-82.11469, 28.01888)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 73 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $6.68 | $13.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $7.40 | $14.80 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $7.88 | $15.77 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $7.00 | $14.01 |
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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