How far is Tampa, FL from Windermere, FL?

The driving distance from Tampa, FL to Windermere, FL is about 79.7 miles (128.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 67.8 miles (109.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 17m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
79.73 mi
01h 38m
Flight
67.79 mi
109.1 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
67.79 mi
Kilometers
109.1 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.73 mi
Kilometers
128.31 km
Drive Time
01h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Windermere
Sun, Apr 19, 8:28 AM EDT
Return by in Tampa
Sun, Apr 19, 10:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tampa
2026-04-19T06:50
Arrive Windermere
Sun, Apr 19, 8:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tampa
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Polk City
FL

City in Polk County, Florida, United States

From Tampa
39.8 mi
00h 49m
To Windermere
39.9 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph NNW
Destination
91°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Tampa and Windermere.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tampa and Windermere.

  1. 1

    Start on East Kennedy Boulevard

    122 m · 17 sec · East Kennedy Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Ashley Drive

    1748 ft · 49 sec · North Ashley Drive

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward I 275

    1164 ft · 29 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on I 275 North

    843 ft · 21 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    1.1 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 4 East: Orlando

    2472 ft · 42 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    60.9 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    6.2 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 535: Lake Buena Vista

    2047 ft · 50 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on FL 535 North: Vineland Avenue

    84 m · 9 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Kissimmee Vineland Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Kissimmee Vineland Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Apopka Vineland Road

    7.8 mi · 14 min · Apopka Vineland Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Conroy Windermere Road

    820 ft · 32 sec · Conroy Windermere Road

  14. 14

    Continue on East 6th Avenue

    1.5 mi · 4 min · East 6th Avenue

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street

    9 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    112 m · 7 sec · Main Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tampa and Windermere.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 4 East
67.6 mi · 85%
Apopka Vineland Road
7.81 mi · 10%
East 6th Avenue
1.49 mi · 2%
I 275 North
0.86 mi · 1%
Kissimmee Vineland Road
0.7 mi · 1%
FL 535
0.39 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.9 mi
67.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Polk City
00h 49m from Tampa
Leave By
3:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Tampa and Mostly Sunny near Windermere.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tampa to Windermere?

The road trip is about 79.7 miles (128.3 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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 39.8 miles from Tampa and 39.9 miles from Windermere.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 67.8 miles (109.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.9 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 3:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.66 one way or $23.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Tampa and Mostly Sunny near Windermere.

Stop Ideas Near Polk City

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Polk City, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Polk City.

RAIL

Lakeland

20 mi away
600 East Main Street
RAIL

Lakeland

20 mi away
600 East Main Street
RAIL

Winter Haven

22 mi away
1800 7th St SW
OTHER

Dade City, Florida

41 mi away
14218 US Highway 98

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tampa and Windermere. Straight-line distance: 67.79 mi (109.1 km).

Tampa

#1 Tampa

The third most populous city in Florida and the center of the Tampa metropolitan area.

Population407,599
Coordinates27.9475200, -82.4584300
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Windermere

#2 Windermere

In the US state of Florida, Windermere is a town located in Orange County.

Population3,571
Coordinates28.4955600, -81.5348000
Altitude37
CountryUnited States
Start: Tampa (-82.45843, 27.94752)
End: Windermere (-81.5348, 28.49556)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 128 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.81 gal
10.65 L · about $11.66
Round trip
$23.31
5.62 gal · 21.3 L
Estimated CO2
25 kg one way
Round trip: 49.9 kg / 110 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $11.66 $23.31
Mid-grade $4.60 $12.91 $25.83
Premium $4.90 $13.76 $27.52
Diesel $4.35 $12.22 $24.45

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Florida · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Tampa and Windermere. The current time is 06:50:06.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.