How far is St. Petersburg, FL from Yalaha, FL?

The driving distance from St. Petersburg, FL to Yalaha, FL is about 105.1 miles (169.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 85.3 miles (137.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 32m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
105.06 mi
02h 16m
Flight
85.31 mi
137.3 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.31 mi
Kilometers
137.3 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
105.06 mi
Kilometers
169.08 km
Drive Time
02h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Yalaha
Sun, May 3, 4:48 AM EDT
Return by in St. Petersburg
Sun, May 3, 7:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave St. Petersburg
2026-05-03T02:32
Arrive Yalaha
Sun, May 3, 4:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in St. Petersburg
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
San Antonio
FL

City in Pasco County, Florida, USA

From St. Petersburg
52.6 mi
01h 08m
To Yalaha
52.4 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph NNE
Destination
76°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between St. Petersburg and Yalaha.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between St. Petersburg and Yalaha.

  1. 1

    Start on 34th Street South

    2326 ft · 1 min · 34th Street South

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 5th Avenue North

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 5th Avenue North

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward I 275 North

    1811 ft · 50 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    37.7 mi · 47 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    45.1 mi · 48 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 475: Sumterville, Lake Panasoffkee

    1087 ft · 35 sec

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1756 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2936 ft · 58 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Central Parkway

    57 m · 4 sec · Central Parkway

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Central Parkway

    1436 ft · 29 sec · Central Parkway

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Central Parkway

    60 m · 4 sec · Central Parkway

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Central Parkway

    3251 ft · 1 min · Central Parkway

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Central Parkway

    59 m · 4 sec · Central Parkway

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Central Parkway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Central Parkway

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Central Parkway

    57 m · 4 sec · Central Parkway

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Central Parkway

    1 mi · 2 min · Central Parkway

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Central Parkway

    47 m · 3 sec · Central Parkway

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Central Parkway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Central Parkway

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Central Parkway

    59 m · 4 sec · Central Parkway

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Central Parkway

    2044 ft · 41 sec · Central Parkway

  23. 23

    Turn right onto McNeill Drive

    526 ft · 12 sec · McNeill Drive

  24. 24

    Continue on McNeill Drive

    1.1 mi · 2 min · McNeill Drive

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    3.3 mi · 6 min

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    4.8 mi · 9 min

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    1.1 km · 1 min

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Yalaha Road

    1296 ft · 57 sec · Yalaha Road

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Yalaha Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between St. Petersburg and Yalaha.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
29 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
16
2 merges, 14 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 275 North
83.2 mi · 79%
McNeill Drive
9.93 mi · 9%
Central Parkway
3.98 mi · 4%
5th Avenue North
1.16 mi · 1%
34th Street South
0.44 mi
Yalaha Road
0.25 mi
Longest Stretch

I 275 North

Merge slight left

45.1 mi · 00h 48m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.8 mi
85.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
San Antonio
01h 08m from St. Petersburg
Leave By
1:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving St. Petersburg and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Yalaha.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from St. Petersburg to Yalaha?

The road trip is about 105.1 miles (169.1 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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?

San Antonio is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.6 miles from St. Petersburg and 52.4 miles from Yalaha.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 85.3 miles (137.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.8 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 1:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.39 one way or $30.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around St. Petersburg and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Yalaha.

Stop Ideas Near San Antonio

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around San Antonio, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to San Antonio.

OTHER

Dade City, Florida

9 mi away
14218 US Highway 98
RAIL

Lakeland

45 mi away
600 East Main Street
RAIL

Lakeland

45 mi away
600 East Main Street
RAIL

Union Station

46 mi away
601 North Nebraska Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between St. Petersburg and Yalaha. Straight-line distance: 85.31 mi (137.3 km).

St. Petersburg

#1 St. Petersburg

The second most populous city in Florida.

Population253,693
Coordinates27.7708600, -82.6792700
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Yalaha

#2 Yalaha

Census-designated place in Lake County, Florida

Population1,364
Coordinates28.7386000, -81.8086900
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: St. Petersburg (-82.67927, 27.77086)
End: Yalaha (-81.80869, 28.7386)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 169 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.71 gal
14.03 L · about $15.39
Round trip
$30.78
7.42 gal · 28.06 L
Estimated CO2
33 kg one way
Round trip: 65.9 kg / 145 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $15.39 $30.78
Mid-grade $4.60 $17.05 $34.10
Premium $4.90 $18.16 $36.33
Diesel $4.35 $16.14 $32.28

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Florida · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between St. Petersburg and Yalaha. The current time is 02:32:17.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.