How far is St. Petersburg, FL from Wauchula, FL?
The driving distance from St. Petersburg, FL to Wauchula, FL is about 68.4 miles (110.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 55.3 miles (89 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 58m 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 29m.
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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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between St. Petersburg and Wauchula.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between St. Petersburg and Wauchula.
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Start on 34th Street South
15 m · 5 sec · 34th Street South
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Turn right onto Central Avenue
1304 ft · 51 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn right onto 31st Street South
1.1 km · 1 min · 31st Street South
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Take the ramp slight right
2760 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right
4.9 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left
1406 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight right onto Sunshine Skyway Bridge
13.4 mi · 15 min · Sunshine Skyway Bridge
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Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Tampa
1.4 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
1760 ft · 21 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 683: Parrish
2124 ft · 52 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on to US 301
1249 ft · 30 sec
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Turn straight onto Moccasin Wallow Road
4.6 mi · 7 min · Moccasin Wallow Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
6 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2488 ft · 53 sec
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Turn left onto SR 62
23.3 mi · 29 min · SR 62
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Continue on State Road 62
14.2 mi · 18 min · State Road 62
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Turn right
3.4 mi · 5 min
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Turn left
26 m · 6 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 Wauchula.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
SR 62
Turn left onto SR 62
23.3 mi · 00h 29m
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 then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving St. Petersburg and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Wauchula.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from St. Petersburg to Wauchula?
The road trip is about 68.4 miles (110.1 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?
Wimauma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.2 miles from St. Petersburg and 34.2 miles from Wauchula.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 55.3 miles (89 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 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 3:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.00 one way or $19.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around St. Petersburg and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Wauchula.
Stop Ideas Near Wimauma
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 Wimauma.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between St. Petersburg and Wauchula. Straight-line distance: 55.31 mi (89.01 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 Wauchula
City and county seat of Hardee County, Florida, United States
| Population | 4,771 |
| Coordinates | 27.5472600, -81.8114700 |
| Altitude | 34 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wauchula (-81.81147, 27.54726)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 110 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 51m |
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 | $10.00 | $19.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $11.08 | $22.15 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $11.80 | $23.60 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $10.48 | $20.97 |
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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