How far is Tampa, FL from Hendry County, FL?
The driving distance from Tampa, FL to Hendry County, FL is about 181.7 miles (292.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 124.8 miles (200.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 18m 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
Driving Distance
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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 03h 39m.
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.
A city in Charlotte County, Florida.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tampa and Hendry County.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tampa and Hendry County.
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Start on East Kennedy Boulevard
36 m · 11 sec · East Kennedy Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Tampa Street
90 m · 13 sec · North Tampa Street
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Turn left onto East Jackson Street
2823 ft · 2 min · East Jackson Street
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Keep slight left to continue on East Jackson Street
21 m · 4 sec · East Jackson Street
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Turn left onto North Nebraska Avenue
123 m · 10 sec · North Nebraska Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward FL 618 Toll East: Brandon
853 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
7.8 mi · 9 min · Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 75 South: Naples
2585 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
55.8 mi · 1 hr
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Keep slight left
58.9 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 80: Fort Myers, La Belle
2129 ft · 52 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on FL 80 East
64 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Palm Beach Boulevard
40.5 mi · 56 min · Palm Beach Boulevard
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Keep slight right
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto Sam Jones Trail
6.1 mi · 10 min · Sam Jones Trail
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Continue on North Devil's Garden Road
3.9 mi · 7 min · North Devil's Garden Road
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Continue on Sam Jones Trail
3.7 mi · 6 min · Sam Jones Trail
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Sam Jones Trail
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tampa and Hendry County.
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 75 South
Keep slight left
58.9 mi · 01h 03m
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.
Sunny leaving Tampa and Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Hendry County.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tampa to Hendry County?
The road trip is about 181.7 miles (292.4 km) and usually takes 03h 39m 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?
Port Charlotte is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.9 miles from Tampa and 90.8 miles from Hendry County.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 124.8 miles (200.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:42 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.93 one way or $53.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tampa and Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Hendry County.
Stop Ideas Near Port Charlotte
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 Port Charlotte.
Port Charlotte, Florida
Fort Myers, Florida
Sarasota, Florida
Bradenton, Florida
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tampa and Hendry County. Straight-line distance: 124.82 mi (200.88 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 Hendry County
County in Florida, United States of America
| Population | 42,813 |
| Coordinates | 26.5534900, -81.1659000 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hendry County (-81.1659, 26.55349)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 292 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 15m |
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 | $4.20 | $26.93 | $53.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.68 | $30.01 | $60.01 |
| Premium | $5.01 | $32.11 | $64.23 |
| Diesel | $6.07 | $38.91 | $77.82 |
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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