How far is Tampa, FL from Leisure City, FL?
The driving distance from Tampa, FL to Leisure City, FL is about 290.3 miles (467.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 210.6 miles (339 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 45m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 22m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Lee County, Florida.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tampa and Leisure City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tampa and Leisure City.
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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
29.5 mi · 35 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Southwest 288th Street, Biscayne Drive
1465 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right onto Southwest 288th Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Southwest 288th Street
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Turn left onto Southwest 147th Avenue
1628 ft · 50 sec · Southwest 147th Avenue
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Turn right onto Harding Lane
49 m · 5 sec · Harding Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Harding Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tampa and Leisure City.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Tampa and Partly Sunny near Leisure City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tampa to Leisure City?
The road trip is about 290.3 miles (467.2 km) and usually takes 05h 22m 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?
Bonita Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 145.3 miles from Tampa and 145 miles from Leisure City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 210.6 miles (339 km), while the road route adds roughly 79.7 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 6:14 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.48 one way or $84.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Tampa and Partly Sunny near Leisure City.
Stop Ideas Near Bonita Springs
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 Bonita Springs.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tampa and Leisure City. Straight-line distance: 210.68 mi (339.05 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 Leisure City
Census-designated place in Miami-Dade County, Florida
| Population | 22,655 |
| Coordinates | 25.4953900, -80.4292200 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Leisure City (-80.42922, 25.49539)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 467 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 37m |
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 | $42.48 | $84.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $47.06 | $94.13 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $50.14 | $100.27 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $44.54 | $89.09 |
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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