How far is Taft, FL from St. Petersburg, FL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Taft and St. Petersburg is 92.13 miles (148.27 km).
Flight distance from Taft, FL to St. Petersburg, FL is 92.13 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 12 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 11 minutes to travel from Taft to St. Petersburg with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Taft, Florida to St. Petersburg, Florida is: 104.7 miles (168.49 km) by car.
Driving from Taft to St. Petersburg will take approximately 01 hours 55 minutes.
#1 Taft
| Population | |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 28°25'47"N 81°21'54"W |
| Latitude | 28.4297300 |
| Longitude | -81.3650700 |
| Altitude | 29 |
| Country | United States |
#2 St. Petersburg
The second most populous city in Florida. It is located on the Gulf Coast of Florida. St. Petersburg is known for its beaches, its many museums, and its many attractions, such as the Salvador Dali Museum and the St. Petersburg Museum of Fine Arts.
| Population | 253693 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 27°46'15"N 82°40'45"W |
| Latitude | 27.7708600 |
| Longitude | -82.6792700 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in St. Petersburg: US 19 (-82.679372,27.77086)
Estimated Travel Time Between Taft and St. Petersburg
The distance between Taft and St. Petersburg is 168 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 52 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Taft and St. Petersburg. The current time is 23:32:53.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03 hours 29 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02 hours 37 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 05 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 44 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 29 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 23 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 18 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 13.98 liters (3.69 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Taft and St. Petersburg.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Taft to St. Petersburg is $12.28 (diesel $16.07).
Florida gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.32 | $3.74 | $4.07 | $4.35 |
| Total | $12.28 | $13.82 | $15.02 | $16.07 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Florida ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.324 (Diesel $4.350) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 20, 2025.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Taft and St. Petersburg (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
