How far is Tampa, FL from Cross City, FL?
The driving distance from Tampa, FL to Cross City, FL is about 147.8 miles (237.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 123.4 miles (198.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 04m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tampa and Cross City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tampa and Cross City.
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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 left to continue on I 275 South
2434 ft · 60 sec
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Merge slight left
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 60 West: Tampa International Airport, Clearwater
1665 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Memorial Highway
2060 ft · 35 sec · Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Expressway
4.5 mi · 6 min · Veterans Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on FL 589 Toll Express Lane
3.2 mi · 4 min · FL 589 Toll Express Lane
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Expressway
1 km · 48 sec · Veterans Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on FL 589 Toll Express Lane
4.6 mi · 6 min · FL 589 Toll Express Lane
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Merge slight right onto Veterans Expressway
1938 ft · 28 sec · Veterans Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Suncoast Parkway
54.2 mi · 59 min · Suncoast Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 44: Gulf to Lake Highway
1944 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left onto Gulf to Lake Highway
4.8 mi · 8 min · Gulf to Lake Highway
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Continue on Northeast 5th Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Northeast 5th Street
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Turn right onto Suncoast Boulevard
47 mi · 59 min · Suncoast Boulevard
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Continue on Young Boulevard
21.4 mi · 30 min · Young Boulevard
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Turn left onto Southeast 14th Avenue
64 m · 9 sec · Southeast 14th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southeast 14th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tampa and Cross City.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Suncoast Parkway
Keep slight left to continue on Suncoast Parkway
54.2 mi · 00h 59m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Tampa and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cross City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tampa to Cross City?
The road trip is about 147.8 miles (237.9 km) and usually takes 03h 04m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lecanto is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.1 miles from Tampa and 73.8 miles from Cross City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 123.4 miles (198.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:50 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.65 one way or $43.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Tampa and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cross City.
Stop Ideas Near Lecanto
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Inverness Government Center
Dunnellon City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lecanto.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tampa and Cross City. Straight-line distance: 123.4 mi (198.59 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 Cross City
Town in Florida, United States
| Population | 1,741 |
| Coordinates | 29.6346500, -83.1269400 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cross City (-83.12694, 29.63465)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 238 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 50m |
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 | $21.65 | $43.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $23.99 | $47.98 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $25.56 | $51.11 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $22.71 | $45.41 |
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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