How far is Tampa, FL from Ensley, FL?
The driving distance from Tampa, FL to Ensley, FL is about 465.7 miles (749.5 km), with a travel time of about 08h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 340.3 miles (547.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 25m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Madison County, Florida, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tampa and Ensley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tampa and Ensley.
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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
17 mi · 21 min
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Merge slight left
160.3 mi · 2 hr 52 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee
820 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee
1569 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight right
285.8 mi · 5 hr 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 29: Pensacola, Cantonment,
800 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 29 North: Cantonment, Pensacola Boulevard
1700 ft · 32 sec
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Turn straight onto Pensacola Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · Pensacola Boulevard
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Turn right onto West Johnson Avenue
70 m · 10 sec · West Johnson Avenue
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Turn right onto Mayflower Avenue
132 m · 17 sec · Mayflower Avenue
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Turn right onto West Detroit Boulevard
44 m · 5 sec · West Detroit Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Detroit Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tampa and Ensley.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 10 West
Merge slight right
286 mi · 05h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny leaving Tampa and Sunny near Ensley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tampa to Ensley?
The road trip is about 465.7 miles (749.5 km) and usually takes 08h 25m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Greenville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 232.9 miles from Tampa and 232.9 miles from Ensley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 340.3 miles (547.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 125.4 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $68.15 one way or $136.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 146 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Tampa and Ensley, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Tampa and Sunny near Ensley.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tampa and Ensley. Straight-line distance: 340.27 mi (547.61 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 Ensley
Census designated place
| Population | 20,602 |
| Coordinates | 30.5188100, -87.2727500 |
| Altitude | 41 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ensley (-87.27275, 30.51881)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 750 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 48m |
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 | $68.15 | $136.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $75.51 | $151.02 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $80.44 | $160.88 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $71.47 | $142.94 |
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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