How far is Tampa, FL from Auburndale, FL?
The driving distance from Tampa, FL to Auburndale, FL is about 44.5 miles (71.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41.6 miles (67 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m 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 00h 59m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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 Tampa and Auburndale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tampa and Auburndale.
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Start on East Kennedy Boulevard
122 m · 17 sec · East Kennedy Boulevard
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Turn right onto North Ashley Drive
1748 ft · 49 sec · North Ashley Drive
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Take the ramp straight toward I 275
1164 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 275 North
843 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left
1.1 km · 1 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
27.7 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Lakeland
2222 ft · 54 sec
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Turn straight onto Memorial Boulevard
3.4 mi · 6 min · Memorial Boulevard
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Continue on East Memorial Boulevard
10.6 mi · 17 min · East Memorial Boulevard
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Turn left onto Main Street
2371 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Bartow Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tampa and Auburndale.
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
27.7 mi · 00h 31m
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 Tampa and Sunny near Auburndale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tampa to Auburndale?
The road trip is about 44.5 miles (71.6 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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 22.2 miles from Tampa and 22.3 miles from Auburndale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41.6 miles (67 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 $6.51 one way or $13.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tampa and Sunny near Auburndale.
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.
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Lakeland
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tampa and Auburndale. Straight-line distance: 41.66 mi (67.04 km).
#1 Tampa
The third most populous city in Florida and the center of the Tampa metropolitan area.
| Population | 407,599 |
| Coordinates | 27.9475200, -82.4584300 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Auburndale
City in Polk County, Florida, United States
| Population | 17,204 |
| Coordinates | 28.0653000, -81.7886900 |
| Altitude | 50 |
| Country | United States |
End: Auburndale (-81.78869, 28.0653)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 72 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $6.51 | $13.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $7.22 | $14.43 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $7.69 | $15.37 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $6.83 | $13.66 |
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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