How far is Tampa, FL from West DeLand, FL?
The driving distance from Tampa, FL to West DeLand, FL is about 122.9 miles (197.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 100.6 miles (161.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 52m 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 26m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Polk County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tampa and West DeLand.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tampa and West DeLand.
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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
38.6 mi · 45 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 472: Deltona, DeLand
1599 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on FL 472 West: Cassadaga, De Land, Orange City Historic District, Blue Springs State Park
137 m · 17 sec
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Continue straight
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 17 North, US 92 East: DeLand
1940 ft · 53 sec
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Continue on South Woodland Boulevard
1.5 mi · 3 min · South Woodland Boulevard
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Turn left onto West Taylor Road
2066 ft · 41 sec · West Taylor Road
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Continue on South State Road 15a
1.4 mi · 2 min · South State Road 15a
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Turn left onto West Beresford Avenue
2781 ft · 1 min · West Beresford Avenue
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Turn right onto South Woodward Avenue
1211 ft · 38 sec · South Woodward Avenue
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Turn left onto West Winnemissett Avenue
557 ft · 30 sec · West Winnemissett Avenue
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Turn left onto Mockingbird Lane
995 ft · 44 sec · Mockingbird Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mockingbird Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tampa and West DeLand.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Tampa and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near West DeLand.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tampa to West DeLand?
The road trip is about 122.9 miles (197.8 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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?
Loughman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.5 miles from Tampa and 61.4 miles from West DeLand.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 100.6 miles (161.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.00 one way or $36.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Tampa and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near West DeLand.
Stop Ideas Near Loughman
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Windermere Town Hall
Kissimmee City Hall
Celebration Town Hall
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Loughman.
Kissimmee
Winter Haven
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Lakeland
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tampa and West DeLand. Straight-line distance: 100.59 mi (161.89 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 West DeLand
Census-designated place in Volusia County, Florida
| Population | 3,535 |
| Coordinates | 29.0158200, -81.3331200 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| Country | United States |
End: West DeLand (-81.33312, 29.01582)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 198 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 31m |
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 | $18.00 | $36.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $19.95 | $39.89 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $21.25 | $42.50 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $18.88 | $37.76 |
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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