How far is Tampa, FL from Molino, FL?

The driving distance from Tampa, FL to Molino, FL is about 482.8 miles (777 km), with a travel time of about 08h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 349.7 miles (562.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 43m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
482.77 mi
08h 51m
Flight
349.71 mi
562.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
349.71 mi
Kilometers
562.81 km
Flight Time
00h 42m

Driving Distance

Road route
482.77 mi
Kilometers
776.95 km
Drive Time
08h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Molino
Thu, Apr 23, 3:36 PM CDT
Return by in Tampa
Fri, Apr 24, 1:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tampa
2026-04-23T07:44
Arrive Molino
Thu, Apr 23, 4:36 PM EDT
Route Timing
08h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:52 PM to 3:22 PM CDT

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

Leave by
6:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tampa
8:00 PM EDT
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
241.4 mi
04h 25m
To Molino
241.4 mi
04h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph ESE
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    285.8 mi · 5 hr 7 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 29: Pensacola, Cantonment,

    800 ft · 15 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 29 North: Cantonment, Pensacola Boulevard

    1700 ft · 32 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Pensacola Boulevard

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Pensacola Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue on South Highway 29

    11.8 mi · 17 min · South Highway 29

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Molino Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Molino Road

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Palafox Highway

    7 m · 2 sec · Old Palafox Highway

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Molino Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Molino Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Brickyard Road

    154 m · 22 sec · Brickyard Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Brickyard Road

Car Route Details

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

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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
286 mi · 59%
I 275 North
177 mi · 37%
South Highway 29
11.8 mi · 2%
Pensacola Boulevard
3.91 mi · 1%
Molino Road
2.2 mi
North Ashley Drive
0.33 mi
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Merge slight right

286 mi · 05h 07m

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 51m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
17h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+133.1 mi
349.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greenville
04h 25m from Tampa
Leave By
6:16 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Tampa and Sunny near Molino.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 482.8 miles (777 km) and usually takes 08h 51m 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 241.4 miles from Tampa and 241.4 miles from Molino.

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

The direct path is about 349.7 miles (562.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 133.1 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 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 $70.68 one way or $141.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 151.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Tampa and Sunny near Molino.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tampa and Molino. Straight-line distance: 349.71 mi (562.81 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
Molino

#2 Molino

Census-designated place in Escambia County, Florida

Population1,277
Coordinates30.7240800, -87.3141400
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Start: Tampa (-82.45843, 27.94752)
End: Molino (-87.31414, 30.72408)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 777 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)16h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)12h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
17.04 gal
64.49 L · about $70.68
Round trip
$141.36
34.08 gal · 128.98 L
Estimated CO2
151.4 kg one way
Round trip: 302.9 kg / 668 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $70.68 $141.36
Mid-grade $4.60 $78.32 $156.63
Premium $4.90 $83.43 $166.86
Diesel $4.35 $74.12 $148.25

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 · Apr 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Tampa, FL and Molino, FL. The current time in Tampa is 07:44:16, although it is 06:44:16 in Molino.

Distance to Other Cities

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