How far is Tampa, FL from Stuart, FL?
The driving distance from Tampa, FL to Stuart, FL is about 169 miles (271.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 144.7 miles (232.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 31m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census designated place in Florida, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tampa and Stuart.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tampa and Stuart.
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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
25.8 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 570 Toll East: Lakeland, Winter Haven
2270 ft · 55 sec
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Continue on Polk Parkway
9.4 mi · 11 min · Polk Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 98: Lakeland, Bartow
2311 ft · 57 sec
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Turn right onto Bartow Road
6.9 mi · 10 min · Bartow Road
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Continue on Broadway Avenue
3183 ft · 1 min · Broadway Avenue
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Turn left onto Van Fleet Drive
2787 ft · 1 min · Van Fleet Drive
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Continue straight
1427 ft · 27 sec
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Continue straight
10.8 mi · 14 min
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Continue straight
4.3 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
46.4 mi · 59 min
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Take the exit left
784 ft · 19 sec
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Continue straight
90 m · 7 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Florida's Turnpike South: Miami
926 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
49.8 mi · 53 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Port Saint Lucie
1 mi · 3 min
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Continue on Southwest Bayshore Boulevard
147 m · 15 sec · Southwest Bayshore Boulevard
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Turn right onto Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
1.3 km · 1 min · Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
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Continue on Southeast Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
3.3 mi · 6 min · Southeast Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
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Turn right onto US Highway 1
2973 ft · 58 sec · US Highway 1
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Continue on Federal Highway
1.4 mi · 3 min · Federal Highway
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Continue on Northwest Federal Highway
2.4 mi · 4 min · Northwest Federal Highway
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Continue on Roosevelt Bridge
1.4 km · 1 min · Roosevelt Bridge
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Continue on Southwest Federal Highway
619 ft · 17 sec · Southwest Federal Highway
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Turn left onto Southwest Joan Jefferson Way
571 ft · 26 sec · Southwest Joan Jefferson Way
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Southwest Saint Lucie Avenue
45 m · 26 sec · Southwest Saint Lucie Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Southwest Saint Lucie Avenue
43 m · 8 sec · Southwest Saint Lucie Avenue
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Turn right onto Southwest Flagler Avenue
913 ft · 40 sec · Southwest Flagler Avenue
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Turn right onto South Colorado Avenue
21 m · 3 sec · South Colorado Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Colorado Avenue
3 m · 1 sec · South Colorado Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto South Colorado Avenue
7 m · 1 sec · South Colorado Avenue
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Continue on South Colorado Avenue
9 m · 1 sec · South Colorado Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Colorado Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tampa and Stuart.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Florida's Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
49.8 mi · 00h 53m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Tampa and Partly Sunny near Stuart.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tampa to Stuart?
The road trip is about 169 miles (271.9 km) and usually takes 03h 31m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Babson Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.4 miles from Tampa and 84.5 miles from Stuart.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 144.7 miles (232.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:56 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.72 one way or $49.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Tampa and Partly Sunny near Stuart.
Stop Ideas Near Babson Park
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 Babson Park.
Winter Haven
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Lakeland
Lakeland
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tampa and Stuart. Straight-line distance: 144.68 mi (232.84 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 Stuart
City in Florida
| Population | 16,652 |
| Coordinates | 27.1975500, -80.2528300 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Stuart (-80.25283, 27.19755)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 272 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 06m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.15 | $24.72 | $49.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $27.39 | $54.78 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $29.18 | $58.36 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $25.93 | $51.85 |
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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