How far is Tampa, FL from Sky Lake, FL?
The driving distance from Tampa, FL to Sky Lake, FL is about 80.3 miles (129.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 73.9 miles (118.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 09m 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 01h 34m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Polk 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 Sky Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tampa and Sky Lake.
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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
10.1 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 528 Toll East: International Airport, Cape Canaveral, Convention Center, International Drive
2422 ft · 59 sec
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Continue on Beachline Expressway
3.6 mi · 4 min · Beachline Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Florida's Turnpike
2038 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 17, US 92, US 441: Florida Mall
88 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Consulate Drive
1959 ft · 36 sec · Consulate Drive
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Turn left onto South Orange Blossom Trail
1.9 mi · 4 min · South Orange Blossom Trail
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Turn right onto Skyview Drive
1044 ft · 33 sec · Skyview Drive
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Turn left onto Evangeline Avenue
1216 ft · 53 sec · Evangeline Avenue
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Continue on Brockbank Drive
724 ft · 32 sec · Brockbank Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Brockbank Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tampa and Sky Lake.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Tampa and Mostly Sunny near Sky Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tampa to Sky Lake?
The road trip is about 80.3 miles (129.3 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?
Polk City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.1 miles from Tampa and 40.1 miles from Sky Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 73.9 miles (118.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 3:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.74 one way or $23.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Tampa and Mostly Sunny near Sky Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Polk City
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 Polk City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tampa and Sky Lake. Straight-line distance: 73.9 mi (118.93 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 Sky Lake
Census-designated place in Orange County, Florida
| Population | 6,153 |
| Coordinates | 28.4572300, -81.3914600 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sky Lake (-81.39146, 28.45723)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 129 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 00m |
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 | $11.74 | $23.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $13.01 | $26.01 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $13.86 | $27.71 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $12.31 | $24.62 |
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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