How far is Tampa, FL from Clermont, FL?

The driving distance from Tampa, FL to Clermont, FL is about 73.2 miles (117.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.9 miles (94.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 04m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
73.22 mi
01h 32m
Flight
58.91 mi
94.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.91 mi
Kilometers
94.81 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.22 mi
Kilometers
117.84 km
Drive Time
01h 32m

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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 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clermont
Thu, Apr 23, 12:02 PM EDT
Return by in Tampa
Thu, Apr 23, 1:35 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tampa
2026-04-23T10:30
Arrive Clermont
Thu, Apr 23, 12:02 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tampa
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
Gibsonia
FL

Unincorporated community in Florida

From Tampa
36.7 mi
00h 46m
To Clermont
36.6 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph ESE
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Tampa and Clermont.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tampa and Clermont.

  1. 1

    Start on East Kennedy Boulevard

    122 m · 17 sec · East Kennedy Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Ashley Drive

    1748 ft · 49 sec · North Ashley Drive

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward I 275

    1164 ft · 29 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on I 275 North

    843 ft · 21 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    1.1 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 4 East: Orlando

    2472 ft · 42 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    37.1 mi · 41 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 33: Polk City

    1396 ft · 38 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Lakeland Hills Boulevard

    114 m · 5 sec · Lakeland Hills Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on Commonwealth Avenue

    11.3 mi · 15 min · Commonwealth Avenue

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Commonwealth Avenue North

    40 m · 2 sec · Commonwealth Avenue North

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Commonwealth Avenue North

    10.8 mi · 14 min · Commonwealth Avenue North

  13. 13

    Turn slight right

    11.3 mi · 18 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto 12th Street

    1007 ft · 24 sec · 12th Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Linden Street

    883 ft · 39 sec · Linden Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tampa and Clermont.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 4 East
37.6 mi · 51%
Commonwealth Avenue
11.3 mi · 15%
Commonwealth Avenue North
10.8 mi · 15%
I 275 North
0.86 mi · 1%
North Ashley Drive
0.33 mi
FL 33
0.26 mi
Longest Stretch

I 4 East

Continue straight

37.1 mi · 00h 41m

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
01h 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.3 mi
58.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gibsonia
00h 46m from Tampa
Leave By
3:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Tampa and Mostly Sunny near Clermont.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tampa to Clermont?

The road trip is about 73.2 miles (117.8 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?

Gibsonia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.7 miles from Tampa and 36.6 miles from Clermont.

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

The direct path is about 58.9 miles (94.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 3:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.70 one way or $21.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Tampa and Mostly Sunny near Clermont.

Stop Ideas Near Gibsonia

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Gibsonia, 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 Gibsonia.

RAIL

Lakeland

8 mi away
600 East Main Street
RAIL

Lakeland

8 mi away
600 East Main Street
RAIL

Winter Haven

27 mi away
1800 7th St SW
OTHER

Dade City, Florida

35 mi away
14218 US Highway 98

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tampa and Clermont. Straight-line distance: 58.91 mi (94.81 km).

Tampa

#1 Tampa

The third most populous city in Florida and the center of the Tampa metropolitan area.

Population407,599
Coordinates27.9475200, -82.4584300
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Clermont

#2 Clermont

A city in Lake County, Florida.

Population39,850
Coordinates28.5494400, -81.7728500
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
Start: Tampa (-82.45843, 27.94752)
End: Clermont (-81.77285, 28.54944)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 118 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.58 gal
9.78 L · about $10.70
Round trip
$21.40
5.16 gal · 19.56 L
Estimated CO2
22.9 kg one way
Round trip: 45.9 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $10.70 $21.40
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.86 $23.72
Premium $4.90 $12.63 $25.26
Diesel $4.35 $11.22 $22.45

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Tampa and Clermont. The current time is 10:30:15.

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.