How far is Tampa, FL from Ives Estates, FL?
The driving distance from Tampa, FL to Ives Estates, FL is about 268 miles (431.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 196.4 miles (316 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 48m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 54m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Lee County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tampa and Ives Estates.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tampa and Ives Estates.
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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
181.3 mi · 3 hr 14 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Port Everglades Expressway
12.4 mi · 14 min · Port Everglades Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Miami
1.3 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Miami
926 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
7 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Northeast 203rd Street, Ives Dairy Road
2163 ft · 53 sec
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Turn right onto Hard Rock Stadium, Calder Casino
57 m · 5 sec
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Continue on Ives Dairy Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Ives Dairy Road
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Turn left onto Northeast 12th Avenue
1002 ft · 35 sec · Northeast 12th Avenue
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Turn left onto Northeast 202nd Terrace
81 m · 17 sec · Northeast 202nd Terrace
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Turn left onto Northeast 12th Court
43 m · 8 sec · Northeast 12th Court
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Turn right onto Northeast 203rd Street
70 m · 10 sec · Northeast 203rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Northeast 203rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tampa and Ives Estates.
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
181 mi · 03h 14m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Tampa and Partly Sunny near Ives Estates.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tampa to Ives Estates?
The road trip is about 268 miles (431.3 km) and usually takes 04h 54m 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?
Gateway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 134.1 miles from Tampa and 133.9 miles from Ives Estates.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 196.4 miles (316 km), while the road route adds roughly 71.6 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 7:12 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.24 one way or $78.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Tampa and Partly Sunny near Ives Estates.
Stop Ideas Near Gateway
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 Gateway.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tampa and Ives Estates. Straight-line distance: 196.36 mi (316.01 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 Ives Estates
Census-designated place in Miami-Dade County, Florida
| Population | 19,525 |
| Coordinates | 25.9623100, -80.1767100 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ives Estates (-80.17671, 25.96231)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 431 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 20m |
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 | $39.24 | $78.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $43.48 | $86.96 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $46.32 | $92.63 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $41.15 | $82.30 |
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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