How far is Taylor Creek, FL from Tampa, FL?
The driving distance from Taylor Creek, FL to Tampa, FL is about 141.2 miles (227.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 114 miles (183.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 21m 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 40m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census designated place in Florida, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Taylor Creek and Tampa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Taylor Creek and Tampa.
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Start on Southeast 38th Avenue
549 ft · 29 sec · Southeast 38th Avenue
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Turn left onto Southeast 28th Street
1392 ft · 1 min · Southeast 28th Street
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Turn left onto Southeast 34th Avenue
2923 ft · 2 min · Southeast 34th Avenue
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Turn right
1.6 km · 2 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Royal Palm Drive
10 m · 1 sec · Royal Palm Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Royal Palm Drive
157 m · 14 sec · Royal Palm Drive
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Continue on Southeast 18th Terrace
2269 ft · 1 min · Southeast 18th Terrace
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Turn left onto Southeast 32nd Street
1 km · 2 min · Southeast 32nd Street
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Continue on Southeast 28th Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Southeast 28th Street
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Turn right onto Parrott Avenue
3.5 mi · 7 min · Parrott Avenue
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Continue straight
31.2 mi · 40 min
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Turn left
60.4 mi · 1 hr 17 min
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Take the exit left toward Flamingo Drive
2543 ft · 54 sec · Flamingo Drive
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Continue on Main Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Turn left
25.8 mi · 34 min
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Continue straight
4.5 mi · 8 min
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Turn straight onto Adamo Drive
1875 ft · 36 sec · Adamo Drive
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Continue on East Adamo Drive
2.1 mi · 3 min · East Adamo Drive
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Take the ramp left toward FL 618 Toll West
1502 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
5.2 mi · 6 min · Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 60: Kennedy Boulevard, Downtown - East
1212 ft · 31 sec
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Turn straight onto East Kennedy Boulevard
1885 ft · 1 min · East Kennedy Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Kennedy Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Taylor Creek and Tampa.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
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60.4 mi · 01h 17m
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 Taylor Creek and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tampa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Taylor Creek to Tampa?
The road trip is about 141.2 miles (227.2 km) and usually takes 02h 40m 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?
Babson Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.9 miles from Taylor Creek and 71.3 miles from Tampa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 114 miles (183.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.2 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 1:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.66 one way or $41.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Taylor Creek and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tampa.
Stop Ideas Near Babson Park
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Taylor Creek and Tampa. Straight-line distance: 114 mi (183.46 km).
#1 Taylor Creek
Census-designated place in Okeechobee County, Florida
| Population | 4,348 |
| Coordinates | 27.2167100, -80.7895000 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: Kennedy Boulevard (-82.458429, 27.947518)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 227 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 45m |
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 | $20.66 | $41.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $22.89 | $45.78 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $24.38 | $48.76 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $21.66 | $43.33 |
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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