How far is Tampa, FL from Medulla, FL?
The driving distance from Tampa, FL to Medulla, FL is about 35.7 miles (57.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.6 miles (47.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community in Hillsborough County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tampa and Medulla.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tampa and Medulla.
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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
1.1 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 4 East: Orlando
2472 ft · 42 sec
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Continue straight
25.8 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 570 Toll East: Lakeland, Winter Haven
2270 ft · 55 sec
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Continue on Polk Parkway
4.3 mi · 5 min · Polk Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 563: Harden Boulevard
2751 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Parkway Frontage Road South
1793 ft · 30 sec · Parkway Frontage Road South
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Turn slight right
774 ft · 28 sec
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Turn straight onto Harden Boulevard
1.5 mi · 3 min · Harden Boulevard
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Turn right onto West Pipkin Road
1281 ft · 42 sec · West Pipkin Road
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Turn left onto Old Road 37
2770 ft · 1 min · Old Road 37
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old Road 37
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tampa and Medulla.
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 4 East
Continue straight
25.8 mi · 00h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Tampa and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Medulla.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tampa to Medulla?
The road trip is about 35.7 miles (57.4 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?
Seffner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.8 miles from Tampa and 17.8 miles from Medulla.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.6 miles (47.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 7:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.23 one way or $10.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Tampa and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Medulla.
Stop Ideas Near Seffner
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 Seffner.
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Lakeland
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tampa and Medulla. Straight-line distance: 29.63 mi (47.69 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 Medulla
Census-designated place in Polk County, Florida
| Population | 8,892 |
| Coordinates | 27.9678000, -81.9734200 |
| Altitude | 49 |
| Country | United States |
End: Medulla (-81.97342, 27.9678)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $5.23 | $10.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.79 | $11.58 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $6.17 | $12.34 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $5.48 | $10.96 |
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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