How far is Tampa, FL from Riverview, FL?

The driving distance from Tampa, FL to Riverview, FL is about 13.1 miles (21.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.8 miles (15.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
13.14 mi
00h 20m
Flight
9.82 mi
15.81 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.82 mi
Kilometers
15.81 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.14 mi
Kilometers
21.14 km
Drive Time
00h 20m

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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 00h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Riverview
Thu, Apr 23, 12:55 AM EDT
Return by in Tampa
Thu, Apr 23, 1:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tampa
2026-04-23T00:35
Arrive Riverview
Thu, Apr 23, 12:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:20 AM to 7:20 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Tampa
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Progress Village
FL

Census-designated place in Hillsborough County, Florida

From Tampa
6.6 mi
00h 10m
To Riverview
6.6 mi
00h 10m

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
85°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Kennedy Boulevard

    36 m · 11 sec · East Kennedy Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Tampa Street

    90 m · 13 sec · North Tampa Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Jackson Street

    2823 ft · 2 min · East Jackson Street

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on East Jackson Street

    21 m · 4 sec · East Jackson Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Nebraska Avenue

    123 m · 10 sec · North Nebraska Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward FL 618 Toll East: Brandon

    853 ft · 21 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Lee Roy Selmon Expressway

    6.7 mi · 8 min · Lee Roy Selmon Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 301

    1267 ft · 31 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    58 m · 7 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right

    4.2 mi · 7 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Balm Riverview Road

    729 ft · 20 sec · Balm Riverview Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Park Drive

    70 m · 9 sec · Park Drive

  14. 14

    Turn right

    57 m · 17 sec

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Balm Riverview Road

    919 ft · 26 sec · Balm Riverview Road

  16. 16

    Turn right

    44 m · 3 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
129.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
6.72 mi · 51%
US 301
0.94 mi · 7%
East Jackson Street
0.55 mi · 4%
Balm Riverview Road
0.31 mi · 2%
FL 618 Toll East
0.16 mi · 1%
North Nebraska Avenue
0.08 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Lee Roy Selmon Expressway

Merge slight left onto Lee Roy Selmon Expressway

6.72 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 20m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.3 mi
9.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Progress Village
00h 10m from Tampa
Leave By
7:50 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Tampa and Partly Sunny near Riverview.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 13.1 miles (21.1 km) and usually takes 00h 20m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Progress Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.6 miles from Tampa and 6.6 miles from Riverview.

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

The direct path is about 9.8 miles (15.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.91 one way or $3.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Progress Village

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Progress Village, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Progress Village.

RAIL

Union Station

10 mi away
601 North Nebraska Ave
BUS

St Petersburg-Pinellas Park-Clearwater, Florida

32 mi away
5251 110th Avenue North
RAIL

Lakeland

44 mi away
600 East Main Street
RAIL

Lakeland

44 mi away
600 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tampa and Riverview. Straight-line distance: 9.82 mi (15.81 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
Riverview

#2 Riverview

A city in Hillsborough County, Florida.

Population71,050
Coordinates27.8661400, -82.3264800
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Tampa (-82.45843, 27.94752)
End: Riverview (-82.32648, 27.86614)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 21 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.46 gal
1.75 L · about $1.91
Round trip
$3.82
0.92 gal · 3.5 L
Estimated CO2
4.1 kg one way
Round trip: 8.2 kg / 18 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $1.91 $3.82
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.11 $4.23
Premium $4.90 $2.25 $4.50
Diesel $4.35 $2.00 $4.00

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

There is no time difference between Tampa and Riverview. The current time is 00:35:34.

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.