How far is Tavares, FL from Clearwater, FL?
The driving distance from Tavares, FL to Clearwater, FL is about 113.6 miles (182.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 87.3 miles (140.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 15m 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.
Flight 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 02h 07m.
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.
Unincorporated community in Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tavares and Clearwater.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tavares and Clearwater.
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Start on East Alfred Street
91 m · 8 sec · East Alfred Street
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Turn right onto North Disston Avenue
665 ft · 29 sec · North Disston Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Main Street
6 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Main Street
2015 ft · 55 sec · East Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Main Street
36 m · 5 sec · West Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street
2124 ft · 1 min · West Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Duncan Drive
6.1 mi · 9 min · Duncan Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Palm Avenue
13.4 mi · 20 min · Palm Avenue
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Turn left onto West Orange Street
1782 ft · 48 sec · West Orange Street
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Continue straight
21.2 mi · 27 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Commonwealth Avenue North
41 m · 2 sec · Commonwealth Avenue North
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Exit the roundabout onto Commonwealth Avenue North
5.5 mi · 7 min · Commonwealth Avenue North
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Continue on Commonwealth Avenue Southwest
5.7 mi · 7 min · Commonwealth Avenue Southwest
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 4 West
2148 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
37.3 mi · 41 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 275 South: Tampa International Airport, Saint Petersburg
2249 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
4.8 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 60 West: Tampa International Airport, Clearwater
1665 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Memorial Highway
2060 ft · 35 sec · Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Expressway
1.5 km · 1 min · Veterans Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 60 West: Clearwater
2031 ft · 50 sec
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Continue on FL 60: Clearwater
9.3 mi · 12 min
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Continue on Gulf to Bay Boulevard
4.7 mi · 9 min · Gulf to Bay Boulevard
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Continue on Court Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · Court Street
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Turn right onto South Ft Harrison Avenue
1297 ft · 44 sec · South Ft Harrison Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Fort Harrison Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tavares and Clearwater.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 4 West
Merge slight left
37.3 mi · 00h 41m
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 leaving Tavares and Mostly Sunny near Clearwater.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tavares to Clearwater?
The road trip is about 113.6 miles (182.9 km) and usually takes 02h 07m 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?
Gibsonia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57 miles from Tavares and 56.6 miles from Clearwater.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 87.3 miles (140.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.3 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 2:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.63 one way or $33.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Tavares and Mostly Sunny near Clearwater.
Stop Ideas Near Gibsonia
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 Gibsonia.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tavares and Clearwater. Straight-line distance: 87.3 mi (140.49 km).
#1 Tavares
City in Florida, United States
| Population | 17,832 |
| Coordinates | 28.8041600, -81.7256300 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Clearwater
The second most populous city in Pinellas County, Florida.
| Population | 116,552 |
| Coordinates | 27.9658500, -82.8001000 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Fort Harrison Avenue (-82.799962, 27.965851)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 183 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 25m |
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 | $16.63 | $33.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $18.43 | $36.86 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $19.63 | $39.27 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $17.44 | $34.89 |
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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