How far is Tampa, FL from Saint Leo, FL?

The driving distance from Tampa, FL to Saint Leo, FL is about 33.8 miles (54.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.6 miles (47.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m 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
33.78 mi
00h 44m
Flight
29.55 mi
47.56 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.55 mi
Kilometers
47.56 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.78 mi
Kilometers
54.36 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Leo
Wed, Apr 22, 11:28 PM EDT
Return by in Tampa
Thu, Apr 23, 12:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tampa
2026-04-22T22:44
Arrive Saint Leo
Wed, Apr 22, 11:28 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:02 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
Pebble Creek
FL

Census-designated place in Hillsborough County, Florida

From Tampa
16.9 mi
00h 22m
To Saint Leo
16.8 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph E
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 13 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tampa and Saint Leo.

  1. 1

    Start on East Kennedy Boulevard

    122 m · 17 sec · East Kennedy Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Ashley Drive

    1748 ft · 49 sec · North Ashley Drive

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward I 275

    1164 ft · 29 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on I 275 North

    843 ft · 21 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    17 mi · 21 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    11 mi · 12 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 52: Dade City, San Antonio

    1846 ft · 45 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on FL 52 East

    64 m · 6 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto State Road 52

    1.2 mi · 2 min · State Road 52

  10. 10

    Turn slight left

    103 m · 14 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Old State Road 52

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Old State Road 52

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Old State Road 52

    10 m · 1 sec · Old State Road 52

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Old State Road 52

    1.3 km · 1 min · Old State Road 52

  14. 14

    Turn left

    94 m · 24 sec

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    73 m · 19 sec

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout

    64 m · 16 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right

    85 m · 21 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 275 North
28.1 mi · 83%
Old State Road 52
3.22 mi · 10%
State Road 52
1.21 mi · 4%
FL 52
0.35 mi · 1%
North Ashley Drive
0.33 mi · 1%
I 275
0.22 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 275 North

Merge slight left

17 mi · 00h 21m

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 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.2 mi
29.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pebble Creek
00h 22m from Tampa
Leave By
7:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Tampa and Mostly Sunny near Saint Leo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tampa to Saint Leo?

The road trip is about 33.8 miles (54.4 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?

Pebble Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.9 miles from Tampa and 16.8 miles from Saint Leo.

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

The direct path is about 29.6 miles (47.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 7:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.94 one way or $9.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Tampa and Mostly Sunny near Saint Leo.

Stop Ideas Near Pebble Creek

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Pebble Creek, 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 Pebble Creek.

RAIL

Union Station

24 mi away
601 North Nebraska Ave
OTHER

Dade City, Florida

29 mi away
14218 US Highway 98
RAIL

Lakeland

40 mi away
600 East Main Street
RAIL

Lakeland

40 mi away
600 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tampa and Saint Leo. Straight-line distance: 29.55 mi (47.56 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
Saint Leo

#2 Saint Leo

Town of the United States

Population1,372
Coordinates28.3372300, -82.2584200
Altitude57
CountryUnited States
Start: Tampa (-82.45843, 27.94752)
End: Saint Leo (-82.25842, 28.33723)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 54 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.19 gal
4.51 L · about $4.94
Round trip
$9.87
2.38 gal · 9.02 L
Estimated CO2
10.6 kg one way
Round trip: 21.2 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $4.94 $9.87
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.47 $10.94
Premium $4.90 $5.83 $11.65
Diesel $4.35 $5.18 $10.35

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 Saint Leo. The current time is 22:44:26.

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.