How far is Tampa, FL from Kenneth City, FL?

The driving distance from Tampa, FL to Kenneth City, FL is about 20.8 miles (33.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.4 miles (29.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
20.84 mi
00h 30m
Flight
18.4 mi
29.61 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.4 mi
Kilometers
29.61 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.84 mi
Kilometers
33.54 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kenneth City
Tue, May 12, 9:08 PM EDT
Return by in Tampa
Tue, May 12, 9:39 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tampa
2026-05-12T20:38
Arrive Kenneth City
Tue, May 12, 9:08 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Tampa
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Gandy
FL

City in Logan County, Nebraska, United States of America

From Tampa
10.4 mi
00h 15m
To Kenneth City
10.4 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph N
Destination
85°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Tampa and Kenneth City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tampa and Kenneth City.

  1. 1

    Start on East Kennedy Boulevard

    36 m · 11 sec · East Kennedy Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Tampa Street

    1031 ft · 22 sec · North Tampa Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left toward FL 618 Toll: Saint Petersburg

    825 ft · 20 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Lee Roy Selmon Expressway

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Lee Roy Selmon Expressway

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Lee Roy Selmon Expressway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Lee Roy Selmon Expressway

  6. 6

    Continue on West Gandy Boulevard

    5.9 mi · 8 min · West Gandy Boulevard

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Gandy Boulevard

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Gandy Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on Gandy Boulevard

    2533 ft · 50 sec · Gandy Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on Park Boulevard

    1.2 km · 1 min · Park Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn left onto 49th Street North

    1.3 mi · 3 min · 49th Street North

  11. 11

    Turn right onto 54th Avenue North

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 54th Avenue North

  12. 12

    Turn left onto 62nd Street North

    1968 ft · 54 sec · 62nd Street North

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 62nd Street North

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tampa and Kenneth City.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
62.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
6.72 mi · 32%
West Gandy Boulevard
5.94 mi · 29%
Gandy Boulevard
4.18 mi · 20%
49th Street North
1.27 mi · 6%
54th Avenue North
1.25 mi · 6%
Park Boulevard
0.74 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

West Gandy Boulevard

Continue on West Gandy Boulevard

5.94 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.4 mi
18.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gandy
00h 15m from Tampa
Leave By
7:28 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Tampa and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Kenneth City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tampa to Kenneth City?

The road trip is about 20.8 miles (33.5 km) and usually takes 00h 30m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Gandy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.4 miles from Tampa and 10.4 miles from Kenneth City.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 18.4 miles (29.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.03 one way or $6.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Tampa and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Kenneth City.

Stop Ideas Near Gandy

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Gandy and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of Pinellas Park
Scenic stop 7 mi away

City of Pinellas Park

Pinellas Park , FL
4100 66th Ave N, Pinellas Park, FL 33781
Rating 3.9/5 16 reviews Park,City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 12.7 mi away

Clearwater Water System Maintenance

Clearwater , FL
1650 N Arcturas Ave, Clearwater, FL 33765
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews City government office,Water damage restoration service
City Of Treasure Island
Meeting point 13.3 mi away

City Of Treasure Island

Treasure Island , FL
120 108th Ave, Treasure Island, FL 33706
Rating 4.7/5 36 reviews City Hall
Belleair Bluffs City Hall
Scenic stop 14.2 mi away

Belleair Bluffs City Hall

Belleair Bluffs , FL
2747 Sunset Blvd, Belleair Bluffs, FL 33770, United States
Rating 4.4/5 9 reviews City or town hall,City administration,City government office,City park,Community center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gandy.

BUS

St Petersburg-Pinellas Park-Clearwater, Florida

7 mi away
5251 110th Avenue North
RAIL

Union Station

19 mi away
601 North Nebraska Ave
BUS

Bradenton, Florida

44 mi away
1115 Manatee Avenue West
BUS

Sarasota, Florida

60 mi away
1993 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tampa and Kenneth City. Straight-line distance: 18.4 mi (29.61 km).

Tampa

#1 Tampa

The third most populous city in Florida and the center of the Tampa metropolitan area.

Population407,599
Coordinates27.9475200, -82.4584300
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Kenneth City

#2 Kenneth City

City in Pinellas County, Florida, United States of America

Population5,089
Coordinates27.8155800, -82.7201000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Tampa (-82.45843, 27.94752)
End: Kenneth City (-82.7201, 27.81558)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 34 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.73 gal
2.78 L · about $3.03
Round trip
$6.06
1.46 gal · 5.56 L
Estimated CO2
6.5 kg one way
Round trip: 13 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $3.03 $6.06
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.36 $6.71
Premium $4.90 $3.57 $7.15
Diesel $4.35 $3.18 $6.35

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Florida · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Tampa and Kenneth City. The current time is 20:38:01.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.