How far is Tampa, FL from Lady Lake, FL?
The driving distance from Tampa, FL to Lady Lake, FL is about 87.4 miles (140.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 74.5 miles (119.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Flight 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 01h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Hernando County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tampa and Lady Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tampa and Lady Lake.
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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
52.9 mi · 57 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 44: Inverness, Wildwood
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Turn right
40 m · 5 sec
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Turn right
5.3 mi · 8 min
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Turn left onto Buena Vista Boulevard
1346 ft · 36 sec · Buena Vista Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Buena Vista Boulevard
65 m · 4 sec · Buena Vista Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Buena Vista Boulevard
692 ft · 14 sec · Buena Vista Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Buena Vista Boulevard
54 m · 4 sec · Buena Vista Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Buena Vista Boulevard
1711 ft · 34 sec · Buena Vista Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Buena Vista Boulevard
48 m · 3 sec · Buena Vista Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Buena Vista Boulevard
1995 ft · 40 sec · Buena Vista Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Buena Vista Boulevard
60 m · 4 sec · Buena Vista Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Buena Vista Boulevard
2431 ft · 48 sec · Buena Vista Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Buena Vista Boulevard
65 m · 4 sec · Buena Vista Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Buena Vista Boulevard
2436 ft · 49 sec · Buena Vista Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Buena Vista Boulevard
61 m · 4 sec · South Buena Vista Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto South Buena Vista Boulevard
1.2 km · 2 min · South Buena Vista Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Buena Vista Boulevard
56 m · 10 sec · South Buena Vista Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto South Buena Vista Boulevard
2052 ft · 58 sec · South Buena Vista Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Buena Vista Boulevard
52 m · 3 sec · Buena Vista Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Buena Vista Boulevard
1 km · 1 min · Buena Vista Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Buena Vista Boulevard
63 m · 4 sec · Buena Vista Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Buena Vista Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · Buena Vista Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Buena Vista Boulevard
55 m · 3 sec · Buena Vista Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Buena Vista Boulevard
3020 ft · 1 min · Buena Vista Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Stillwater Trail
6 m · 1 sec · Stillwater Trail
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Exit the roundabout onto Stillwater Trail
1722 ft · 49 sec · Stillwater Trail
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Stillwater Trail
51 m · 3 sec · Stillwater Trail
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Exit the roundabout onto Stillwater Trail
1885 ft · 38 sec · Stillwater Trail
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Morse Boulevard
89 m · 6 sec · Morse Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Morse Boulevard
148 m · 10 sec · Morse Boulevard
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Continue on Morse Boulevard
1.1 km · 1 min · Morse Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Morse Boulevard
51 m · 3 sec · Morse Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Morse Boulevard
608 ft · 16 sec · Morse Boulevard
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Turn right onto County Road 466
2.9 mi · 5 min · County Road 466
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Arrive at your destination
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Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tampa and Lady Lake.
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 275 North
Merge slight left
52.9 mi · 00h 57m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Partly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Tampa and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lady Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tampa to Lady Lake?
The road trip is about 87.4 miles (140.6 km) and usually takes 01h 48m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hill 'n Dale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.8 miles from Tampa and 43.6 miles from Lady Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 74.5 miles (119.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.78 one way or $25.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms around Tampa and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lady Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Hill 'n Dale
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 Hill 'n Dale.
Dade City, Florida
Wildwood, Florida
The Villages-Lady Lake, FL
Lakeland
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tampa and Lady Lake. Straight-line distance: 74.5 mi (119.9 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 Lady Lake
Town in Florida
| Population | 16,179 |
| Coordinates | 28.9174900, -81.9228600 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lady Lake (-81.92286, 28.91749)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 141 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 05m |
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 | $12.78 | $25.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $14.16 | $28.31 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $15.08 | $30.16 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $13.40 | $26.80 |
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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