How far is Tampa, FL from Wellborn, FL?
The driving distance from Tampa, FL to Wellborn, FL is about 180.8 miles (291 km), with a travel time of about 03h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 159.3 miles (256.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 21m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
The most populous city in Marion County, Florida.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tampa and Wellborn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tampa and Wellborn.
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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
17 mi · 21 min
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Merge slight left
153.1 mi · 2 hr 44 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 90: Lake City, Live Oak
1298 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 90 West
66 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto West US Highway 90
9 mi · 13 min · West US Highway 90
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Turn right
1 km · 57 sec
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Turn right onto 6th Avenue
64 m · 9 sec · 6th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 6th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tampa and Wellborn.
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 275 North
Merge slight left
153 mi · 02h 44m
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.
Sunny leaving Tampa and Sunny near Wellborn.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tampa to Wellborn?
The road trip is about 180.8 miles (291 km) and usually takes 03h 21m 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?
Ocala is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.6 miles from Tampa and 90.2 miles from Wellborn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 159.3 miles (256.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:18 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.46 one way or $48.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tampa and Sunny near Wellborn.
Stop Ideas Near Ocala
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Belleview City Hall Park
Ocala Citizens' Circle
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ocala.
Ocala, Florida
The Villages-Lady Lake, FL
Wildwood, Florida
Gainesville, Florida
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tampa and Wellborn. Straight-line distance: 159.28 mi (256.33 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 Wellborn
Wellborn is a place in Florida, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.2310600, -82.8195700 |
| Altitude | 58 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wellborn (-82.81957, 30.23106)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 291 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 15m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.83 | $24.46 | $48.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.32 | $27.56 | $55.12 |
| Premium | $4.66 | $29.75 | $59.50 |
| Diesel | $5.94 | $37.90 | $75.81 |
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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