How far is Tampa, FL from Pierson, FL?
The driving distance from Tampa, FL to Pierson, FL is about 141.2 miles (227.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 107.7 miles (173.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Orange County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tampa and Pierson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tampa and Pierson.
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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
1.1 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 4 East: Orlando
2472 ft · 42 sec
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Continue straight
60.9 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Keep slight left
13.4 mi · 16 min
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Keep slight right
38.6 mi · 45 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 472: Deltona, DeLand
1599 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on FL 472 West: Cassadaga, De Land, Orange City Historic District, Blue Springs State Park
137 m · 17 sec
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Continue straight
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 17 North, US 92 East: DeLand
1940 ft · 53 sec
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Continue on South Woodland Boulevard
1.5 mi · 3 min · South Woodland Boulevard
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Turn left onto West Taylor Road
2066 ft · 41 sec · West Taylor Road
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Continue on South State Road 15a
1.4 mi · 2 min · South State Road 15a
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Continue on South Spring Garden Avenue
5.1 mi · 8 min · South Spring Garden Avenue
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Turn left onto North US Highway 17
3.9 mi · 6 min · North US Highway 17
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North US Highway 17
42 m · 2 sec · North US Highway 17
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Exit the roundabout onto North US Highway 17
10.1 mi · 13 min · North US Highway 17
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Turn left onto West 2nd Avenue
902 ft · 46 sec · West 2nd Avenue
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Turn left onto Fountain Drive North
14 m · 2 sec · Fountain Drive North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Fountain Drive North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tampa and Pierson.
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 4 East
Continue straight
60.9 mi · 01h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Tampa and Sunny near Pierson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tampa to Pierson?
The road trip is about 141.2 miles (227.2 km) and usually takes 02h 51m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lake Buena Vista is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.6 miles from Tampa and 70.5 miles from Pierson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 107.7 miles (173.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.66 one way or $41.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Tampa and Sunny near Pierson.
Stop Ideas Near Lake Buena Vista
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Windermere Town Hall
City of Orlando
Celebration Town Hall
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake Buena Vista.
Kissimmee
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Winter Park
Winter Haven
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tampa and Pierson. Straight-line distance: 107.68 mi (173.29 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 Pierson
City in Woodbury County, Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 1,910 |
| Coordinates | 29.2394200, -81.4656300 |
| Altitude | 24 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pierson (-81.46563, 29.23942)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 227 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 45m |
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 | $20.66 | $41.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $22.89 | $45.78 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $24.38 | $48.76 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $21.66 | $43.33 |
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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