How far is Tampa, FL from Wekiwa Springs, FL?
The driving distance from Tampa, FL to Wekiwa Springs, FL is about 98.5 miles (158.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 81.5 miles (131.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 55m 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 57m.
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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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tampa and Wekiwa Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tampa and Wekiwa Springs.
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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
13.4 mi · 16 min
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Keep slight right
18.6 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 434: Longwood, Winter Springs
1481 ft · 26 sec
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Turn straight
1.5 km · 2 min
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Turn right onto Wekiva Springs Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Wekiva Springs Road
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Turn left onto Sweetwater Boulevard South
1851 ft · 1 min · Sweetwater Boulevard South
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Turn left onto Green Lake Drive
140 m · 22 sec · Green Lake Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Blue Lake Drive
113 m · 22 sec · Blue Lake Drive
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Turn left onto Green Lake Circle
538 ft · 24 sec · Green Lake Circle
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Green Lake Circle
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tampa and Wekiwa Springs.
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Tampa and Sunny near Wekiwa Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tampa to Wekiwa Springs?
The road trip is about 98.5 miles (158.6 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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 49.3 miles from Tampa and 49.3 miles from Wekiwa Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 81.5 miles (131.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 17 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 2:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.44 one way or $28.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Tampa and Sunny near Wekiwa Springs.
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 Wekiwa Springs. Straight-line distance: 81.48 mi (131.13 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 Wekiwa Springs
Census-designated place in Seminole County, Florida
| Population | 21,998 |
| Coordinates | 28.6986100, -81.4256300 |
| Altitude | 16 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wekiwa Springs (-81.42563, 28.69861)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 159 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 13m |
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 | $14.44 | $28.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $15.99 | $31.99 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $17.04 | $34.08 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $15.14 | $30.28 |
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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