How far is Tampa, FL from Kendale Lakes, FL?
The driving distance from Tampa, FL to Kendale Lakes, FL is about 274.1 miles (441.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 199.8 miles (321.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 11m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 05m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tampa and Kendale Lakes.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tampa and Kendale Lakes.
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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
175.7 mi · 3 hr 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 27: Miami, South Bay
1118 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 27 South: Miami
2407 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
9.2 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight right
8.6 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit right toward Florida's Turnpike South: Homestead, Key West
1324 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
11 mi · 12 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 976: Southwest 40th Street, Bird Road
2811 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Southwest 40th Street
1463 ft · 33 sec · Southwest 40th Street
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Continue on Southwest 42nd Street
3210 ft · 1 min · Southwest 42nd Street
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Turn left onto Southwest 127th Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Southwest 127th Avenue
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Turn right onto Southwest 62nd Street
670 ft · 18 sec · Southwest 62nd Street
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Turn left onto Southwest 128th Avenue
1678 ft · 50 sec · Southwest 128th Avenue
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Continue on Southwest 68th Street
1125 ft · 33 sec · Southwest 68th Street
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Turn right onto Southwest 132nd Avenue
712 ft · 21 sec · Southwest 132nd Avenue
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Continue on Southwest 132nd Avenue
105 m · 12 sec · Southwest 132nd Avenue
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Turn right onto Southwest 64th Terrace
40 m · 11 sec · Southwest 64th Terrace
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Turn left onto Southwest 131st Path
74 m · 17 sec · Southwest 131st Path
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Southwest 130th Place
9 m · 1 sec · Southwest 130th Place
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 130th Place
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tampa and Kendale Lakes.
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
176 mi · 03h 08m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Tampa and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Kendale Lakes.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tampa to Kendale Lakes?
The road trip is about 274.1 miles (441.2 km) and usually takes 05h 05m 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?
Three Oaks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 137.2 miles from Tampa and 137 miles from Kendale Lakes.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 199.8 miles (321.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 74.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:48 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.11 one way or $80.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Tampa and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Kendale Lakes.
Stop Ideas Near Three Oaks
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 Three Oaks.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tampa and Kendale Lakes. Straight-line distance: 199.83 mi (321.6 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 Kendale Lakes
Census-designated place in Miami-Dade County, Florida
| Population | 56,148 |
| Coordinates | 25.7081600, -80.4070000 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kendale Lakes (-80.407, 25.70816)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 441 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 25m |
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 | $40.11 | $80.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $44.44 | $88.89 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $47.34 | $94.69 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $42.06 | $84.13 |
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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