How far is Tampa, FL from Olympia Heights, FL?
The driving distance from Tampa, FL to Olympia Heights, FL is about 273.2 miles (439.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 200.9 miles (323.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 08m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 04m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tampa and Olympia Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tampa and Olympia Heights.
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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
11 mi · 12 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 976: Southwest 40th Street, Bird Road
2811 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Southwest 40th Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · Southwest 40th Street
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Turn right onto Southwest 99th Avenue
2073 ft · 2 min · Southwest 99th Avenue
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Turn left onto Southwest 44th Street
13 m · 1 sec · Southwest 44th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 44th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tampa and Olympia Heights.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Tampa and Mostly Sunny near Olympia Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tampa to Olympia Heights?
The road trip is about 273.2 miles (439.7 km) and usually takes 05h 04m 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?
Three Oaks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 136.8 miles from Tampa and 136.5 miles from Olympia Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 200.9 miles (323.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 72.3 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 6:52 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.99 one way or $79.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Tampa and Mostly Sunny near Olympia Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Three Oaks
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 Three Oaks.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tampa and Olympia Heights. Straight-line distance: 200.88 mi (323.28 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 Olympia Heights
Census designated place
| Population | 13,488 |
| Coordinates | 25.7267700, -80.3553300 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Olympia Heights (-80.35533, 25.72677)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 440 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 24m |
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 | $39.99 | $79.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $44.31 | $88.61 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $47.20 | $94.39 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $41.93 | $83.87 |
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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