How far is The Villages, FL from Clearwater, FL?
The driving distance from The Villages, FL to Clearwater, FL is about 108.2 miles (174.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 84.1 miles (135.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 44m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between The Villages and Clearwater.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between The Villages and Clearwater.
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Start on Morse Boulevard
1.4 mi · 3 min · Morse Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Morse Boulevard
54 m · 4 sec · Morse Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Morse Boulevard
3218 ft · 1 min · Morse Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Morse Boulevard
67 m · 4 sec · Morse Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Morse Boulevard
854 ft · 17 sec · Morse Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Stillwater Trail
11 m · 1 sec · Stillwater Trail
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Exit the roundabout onto Stillwater Trail
1878 ft · 38 sec · Stillwater Trail
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Stillwater Trail
57 m · 4 sec · Stillwater Trail
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Exit the roundabout onto Stillwater Trail
1729 ft · 49 sec · Stillwater Trail
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Buena Vista Boulevard
95 m · 6 sec · Buena Vista Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Buena Vista Boulevard
3011 ft · 1 min · Buena Vista Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Buena Vista Boulevard
51 m · 3 sec · Buena Vista Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Buena Vista Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · Buena Vista Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Buena Vista Boulevard
55 m · 4 sec · Buena Vista Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Buena Vista Boulevard
1 km · 1 min · Buena Vista Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Buena Vista Boulevard
48 m · 3 sec · South Buena Vista Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto South Buena Vista Boulevard
2046 ft · 58 sec · South Buena Vista Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Buena Vista Boulevard
58 m · 11 sec · South Buena Vista Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto South Buena Vista Boulevard
2119 ft · 1 min · South Buena Vista Boulevard
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Turn right onto County Road 466A
1.9 mi · 3 min · County Road 466A
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Continue on Cleveland Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Cleveland Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Turn right
3.6 mi · 5 min
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Take the ramp slight left
1.2 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Tampa
1690 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto I 75 South: Tampa
53.2 mi · 57 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 275 South: Tampa, Saint Petersburg
11 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 580: Busch Boulevard
1613 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right onto East Busch Boulevard
989 ft · 23 sec · East Busch Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Florida Avenue
2827 ft · 1 min · North Florida Avenue
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Turn right onto West Waters Avenue
5.1 mi · 9 min · West Waters Avenue
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Take the ramp straight
2594 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Expressway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Veterans Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 60 West: Clearwater
2141 ft · 52 sec
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Continue on Clearwater
9.1 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 · 3 min · Court Street
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Turn right onto South Ft Harrison Avenue
1297 ft · 40 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 The Villages and Clearwater.
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 75 South
Merge slight left onto I 75 South: Tampa
53.2 mi · 00h 57m
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.
Sunny leaving The Villages and Sunny near Clearwater.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from The Villages to Clearwater?
The road trip is about 108.2 miles (174.1 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?
San Antonio is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.4 miles from The Villages and 55.8 miles from Clearwater.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 84.1 miles (135.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.1 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 2:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.85 one way or $31.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around The Villages and Sunny near Clearwater.
Stop Ideas Near San Antonio
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 San Antonio.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between The Villages and Clearwater. Straight-line distance: 84.15 mi (135.42 km).
#1 The Villages
A census-designated place in Sumter County, Florida.
| Population | 51,442 |
| Coordinates | 28.9340800, -81.9599400 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| 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: 174 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 20m |
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 | $15.85 | $31.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $17.56 | $35.11 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $18.70 | $37.41 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $16.62 | $33.23 |
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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