How far is Tampa, FL from Midway, FL?

The driving distance from Tampa, FL to Midway, FL is about 467.6 miles (752.5 km), with a travel time of about 08h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 322.6 miles (519.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
467.57 mi
08h 33m
Flight
322.62 mi
519.2 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
322.62 mi
Kilometers
519.2 km
Flight Time
00h 38m

Driving Distance

Road route
467.57 mi
Kilometers
752.48 km
Drive Time
08h 33m

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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 08h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Midway
Fri, Nov 6, 11:54 PM CST
Return by in Tampa
Sat, Nov 7, 9:28 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tampa
2026-11-06T16:20
Arrive Midway
Sat, Nov 7, 12:54 AM EST
Route Timing
08h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:34 PM to 3:04 PM CST

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
6:52 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tampa
8:00 PM EST
Overnight-style route

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
Greenville
FL

Town in Madison County, Florida, United States

From Tampa
233.7 mi
04h 16m
To Midway
233.9 mi
04h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 1:00 AM EST
Wind
3 mph NE
Destination
78°F
Today

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 9:00 AM CST
Wind
10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tampa and Midway.

  1. 1

    Start on East Kennedy Boulevard

    122 m · 17 sec · East Kennedy Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Ashley Drive

    1748 ft · 49 sec · North Ashley Drive

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward I 275

    1164 ft · 29 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on I 275 North

    843 ft · 21 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    17 mi · 21 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    160.3 mi · 2 hr 52 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee

    820 ft · 16 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee

    1569 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    269.9 mi · 4 hr 49 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 191: Milton, Bagdad

    1724 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Garcon Point Road

    7.2 mi · 10 min · Garcon Point Road

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Garcon Point Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Garcon Point Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Avalon Boulevard

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Avalon Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Gulf Breeze Parkway

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Gulf Breeze Parkway

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Abercrombie Road

    2496 ft · 2 min · Abercrombie Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Keystone Drive

    127 m · 20 sec · Keystone Drive

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Cedar Street

    118 m · 17 sec · Cedar Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cedar Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
270 mi · 58%
I 275 North
177 mi · 38%
Garcon Point Road
8.79 mi · 2%
Avalon Boulevard
5.52 mi · 1%
Gulf Breeze Parkway
3.87 mi · 1%
Abercrombie Road
0.47 mi
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Merge slight right

270 mi · 04h 49m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
08h 33m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
17h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+145 mi
322.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greenville
04h 16m from Tampa
Leave By
6:52 PM EST
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Tampa and Mostly Cloudy near Midway.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tampa to Midway?

The road trip is about 467.6 miles (752.5 km) and usually takes 08h 33m 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?

Greenville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 233.7 miles from Tampa and 233.9 miles from Midway.

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

The direct path is about 322.6 miles (519.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 145 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 EST. 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 $63.26 one way or $126.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 146.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Tampa and Midway, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Tampa and Mostly Cloudy near Midway.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tampa and Midway. Straight-line distance: 322.62 mi (519.2 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
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#2 Midway

This small community in Santa Rosa County, Florida, is situated in the western Florida Panhandle, near the city of Milton.

Population0
Coordinates30.4064800, -87.0055300
Altitude-
CountryUnited States
Start: Tampa (-82.45843, 27.94752)
End: Midway (-87.00553, 30.40648)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 752 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)15h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
16.5 gal
62.46 L · about $63.26
Round trip
$126.52
33 gal · 124.92 L
Estimated CO2
146.6 kg one way
Round trip: 293.3 kg / 647 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.83 $63.26 $126.52
Mid-grade $4.32 $71.28 $142.56
Premium $4.66 $76.94 $153.88
Diesel $5.94 $98.03 $196.05

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 · Nov 06, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Tampa, FL and Midway, FL. The current time in Tampa is 16:20:37, although it is 15:20:37 in Midway.

Distance to Other Cities

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