How far is Tampa, FL from Villas, FL?
The driving distance from Tampa, FL to Villas, FL is about 136.6 miles (219.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 103.1 miles (165.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 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 02h 34m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tampa and Villas.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tampa and Villas.
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Start on East Kennedy Boulevard
36 m · 11 sec · East Kennedy Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Tampa Street
90 m · 13 sec · North Tampa Street
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Turn left onto East Jackson Street
2823 ft · 2 min · East Jackson Street
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Keep slight left to continue on East Jackson Street
21 m · 4 sec · East Jackson Street
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Turn left onto North Nebraska Avenue
123 m · 10 sec · North Nebraska Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward FL 618 Toll East: Brandon
853 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
7.8 mi · 9 min · Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 75 South: Naples
2585 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
55.8 mi · 1 hr
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Keep slight left
63.9 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 884: Fort Myers, Lehigh Acres
1217 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 884: Colonial Blvd
155 m · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Colonial Boulevard
113 m · 7 sec · Colonial Boulevard
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Take the exit slight left toward Ben C Pratt Six Mile Cypress Parkway
1613 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left onto Ben C Pratt Six Mile Cypress Parkway
5 mi · 8 min · Ben C Pratt Six Mile Cypress Parkway
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Turn right onto Daniels Parkway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Daniels Parkway
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Turn right onto Bell Tower Drive
1560 ft · 1 min · Bell Tower Drive
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Continue on Bell Tower Drive
25 m · 9 sec · Bell Tower Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bell Tower Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tampa and Villas.
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 75 South
Keep slight left
63.9 mi · 01h 08m
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.
Sunny leaving Tampa and Sunny near Villas.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tampa to Villas?
The road trip is about 136.6 miles (219.8 km) and usually takes 02h 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?
Nokomis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.4 miles from Tampa and 68.2 miles from Villas.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 103.1 miles (165.9 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 1:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.99 one way or $39.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tampa and Sunny near Villas.
Stop Ideas Near Nokomis
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 Nokomis.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tampa and Villas. Straight-line distance: 103.11 mi (165.94 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 Villas
Census-designated place in Lee County, Florida
| Population | 11,569 |
| Coordinates | 26.5503500, -81.8687000 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Villas (-81.8687, 26.55035)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 220 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 42m |
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 | $19.99 | $39.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $22.15 | $44.31 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $23.60 | $47.20 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $20.97 | $41.93 |
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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