How far is Tampa, FL from Parker, FL?
The driving distance from Tampa, FL to Parker, FL is about 376.4 miles (605.7 km), with a travel time of about 07h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 242.6 miles (390.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 23m 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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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 07h 11m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
County seat of Suwannee County, Florida, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tampa and Parker.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tampa and Parker.
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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
17 mi · 21 min
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Merge slight left
160.3 mi · 2 hr 52 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee
820 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee
1569 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight right
121.8 mi · 2 hr 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 12: Gretna, Greensboro
1341 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on FL `12 South: Greensboro
112 m · 11 sec
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Turn straight onto Greensboro Highway
2.4 mi · 4 min · Greensboro Highway
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Continue on Selman Street
3018 ft · 1 min · Selman Street
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Turn left onto Green Avenue
2342 ft · 57 sec · Green Avenue
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Continue on Bristol Highway
17.7 mi · 23 min · Bristol Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right
28.4 mi · 39 min
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Turn left
16.1 mi · 20 min
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Turn left onto Star Avenue
5 mi · 7 min · Star Avenue
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Turn right onto Gulf Coast Parkway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Gulf Coast Parkway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Tyndall Parkway
2.7 mi · 5 min · North Tyndall Parkway
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Turn right onto Boat Race Road
1876 ft · 47 sec · Boat Race Road
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Turn straight
1923 ft · 47 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 Parker.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 275 North
Merge slight left
160 mi · 02h 52m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Tampa and Sunny near Parker.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tampa to Parker?
The road trip is about 376.4 miles (605.7 km) and usually takes 07h 11m 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?
Live Oak is a useful midpoint, sitting about 188.3 miles from Tampa and 188.1 miles from Parker.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 242.6 miles (390.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 133.8 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 $55.09 one way or $110.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 118 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Tampa and Parker, 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 Parker.
Stop Ideas Near Live Oak
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 Live Oak.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tampa and Parker. Straight-line distance: 242.57 mi (390.38 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 Parker
Town in Bay County, Florida
| Population | 4,109 |
| Coordinates | 30.1310400, -85.6032600 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: Parker (-85.60326, 30.13104)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 606 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 41m |
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 | $55.09 | $110.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $61.03 | $122.07 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $65.02 | $130.04 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $57.77 | $115.54 |
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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