How far is Tampa, FL from Lake Lorraine, FL?
The driving distance from Tampa, FL to Lake Lorraine, FL is about 433.2 miles (697.1 km), with a travel time of about 08h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 301.7 miles (485.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 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 08h 01m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Town in Madison County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tampa and Lake Lorraine.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tampa and Lake Lorraine.
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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
160.3 mi · 2 hr 52 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee
820 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee
1569 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight right
226.4 mi · 4 hr 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 285: Niceville, Eglin AFB
1694 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left
17.6 mi · 23 min
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Turn right onto East John Sims Parkway
1.2 km · 2 min · East John Sims Parkway
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Continue on John Sims Parkway
1 km · 1 min · John Sims Parkway
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Keep slight right
7.9 mi · 12 min
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Turn left onto 9th Avenue
1.4 km · 3 min · 9th Avenue
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Turn right onto 11th Street
1096 ft · 48 sec · 11th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 11th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tampa and Lake Lorraine.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 10 West
Merge slight right
226 mi · 04h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Partly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Tampa and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lake Lorraine.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tampa to Lake Lorraine?
The road trip is about 433.2 miles (697.1 km) and usually takes 08h 01m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 216.7 miles from Tampa and 216.5 miles from Lake Lorraine.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 301.7 miles (485.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 131.5 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $63.42 one way or $126.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 135.9 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Tampa and Lake Lorraine, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms around Tampa and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lake Lorraine.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tampa and Lake Lorraine. Straight-line distance: 301.71 mi (485.56 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 Lake Lorraine
Census-designated place in Okaloosa County, Florida
| Population | 7,010 |
| Coordinates | 30.4415900, -86.5652300 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Lorraine (-86.56523, 30.44159)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 697 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 24m |
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 | $63.42 | $126.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $70.27 | $140.55 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $74.86 | $149.72 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $66.51 | $133.02 |
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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