How far is Tampa, FL from Oakleaf Plantation, FL?
The driving distance from Tampa, FL to Oakleaf Plantation, FL is about 177.6 miles (285.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 158.1 miles (254.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 25m 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
Driving Distance
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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 03h 42m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
The most populous city in Marion County, Florida.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tampa and Oakleaf Plantation.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tampa and Oakleaf Plantation.
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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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4
Keep slight right to continue on I 275 North
843 ft · 21 sec
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5
Merge slight left
17 mi · 21 min
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Merge slight left
82.3 mi · 1 hr 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 326
1315 ft · 32 sec
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Turn slight right
44 m · 5 sec
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9
Turn slight right
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Northwest 70th Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Northwest 70th Street
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Turn left
5.5 mi · 7 min
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Turn straight onto North US 301: Starke
20.5 mi · 26 min
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Turn straight onto County Road 219A
6.5 mi · 9 min · County Road 219A
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At the end of the road, turn right
1.4 mi · 3 min
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Turn left
33.7 mi · 49 min
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Turn left onto Branan Field Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Branan Field Road
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Continue on Challenger Drive
3.1 mi · 4 min · Challenger Drive
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Keep slight left
120 m · 17 sec
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Keep slight right
80 m · 13 sec
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Continue on Oakleaf Plantation Parkway
2 mi · 4 min · Oakleaf Plantation Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Plantation Oaks Boulevard
12 m · 1 sec · Plantation Oaks Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Plantation Oaks Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · Plantation Oaks Boulevard
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Turn right onto Oakleaf High School Entrance
721 ft · 53 sec · Oakleaf High School Entrance
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Turn right
31 m · 9 sec
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Turn right
141 m · 34 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tampa and Oakleaf Plantation.
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 275 North
Merge slight left
82.3 mi · 01h 28m
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.
Sunny leaving Tampa and Sunny near Oakleaf Plantation.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tampa to Oakleaf Plantation?
The road trip is about 177.6 miles (285.8 km) and usually takes 03h 42m 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?
Ocala is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89 miles from Tampa and 88.6 miles from Oakleaf Plantation.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 158.1 miles (254.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.5 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:34 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.34 one way or $52.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tampa and Sunny near Oakleaf Plantation.
Stop Ideas Near Ocala
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Belleview City Hall Park
Ocala Citizens' Circle
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ocala.
Ocala, Florida
The Villages-Lady Lake, FL
Wildwood, Florida
Gainesville, Florida
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tampa and Oakleaf Plantation. Straight-line distance: 158.16 mi (254.53 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 Oakleaf Plantation
This Clay County, Florida, community is situated inland, southwest of Jacksonville.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.1708300, -81.8354900 |
| Altitude | - |
| Country | United States |
End: Oakleaf Plantation (-81.83549, 30.17083)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 286 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 12m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.20 | $26.34 | $52.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.68 | $29.35 | $58.70 |
| Premium | $5.01 | $31.41 | $62.83 |
| Diesel | $6.07 | $38.06 | $76.12 |
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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