How far is Valrico, FL from Clearwater, FL?

The driving distance from Valrico, FL to Clearwater, FL is about 41.5 miles (66.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.5 miles (55.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
41.51 mi
00h 56m
Flight
34.46 mi
55.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.46 mi
Kilometers
55.45 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.51 mi
Kilometers
66.81 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clearwater
Wed, Apr 22, 11:47 PM EDT
Return by in Valrico
Thu, Apr 23, 12:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Valrico
2026-04-22T22:51
Arrive Clearwater
Wed, Apr 22, 11:47 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Valrico
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
Tampa
FL

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

From Valrico
18.6 mi
00h 28m
To Clearwater
22.9 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph ENE
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Valrico and Clearwater.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Valrico and Clearwater.

  1. 1

    Start on South Saint Cloud Avenue

    16 m · 31 sec · South Saint Cloud Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    4.5 mi · 8 min

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Adamo Drive

    1875 ft · 36 sec · Adamo Drive

  5. 5

    Continue on East Adamo Drive

    2.1 mi · 3 min · East Adamo Drive

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward FL 618 Toll West

    1502 ft · 40 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Lee Roy Selmon Expressway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Lee Roy Selmon Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 4 West: Tampa International Airport

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 275 South: Tampa International Airport, Saint Petersburg

    2249 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    4.8 mi · 7 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 60 West: Tampa International Airport, Clearwater

    1665 ft · 41 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Memorial Highway

    2060 ft · 35 sec · Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Expressway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Veterans Expressway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 60 West: Clearwater

    2031 ft · 50 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on FL 60: Clearwater

    9.3 mi · 12 min

  17. 17

    Continue on Gulf to Bay Boulevard

    4.7 mi · 9 min · Gulf to Bay Boulevard

  18. 18

    Continue on Court Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Court Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South Ft Harrison Avenue

    1297 ft · 44 sec · South Ft Harrison Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Fort Harrison Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Valrico and Clearwater.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
20 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
FL 60
9.3 mi · 22%
I 275 South
5.19 mi · 13%
Gulf to Bay Boulevard
4.72 mi · 11%
South Saint Cloud Avenue
4.52 mi · 11%
Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
3.08 mi · 7%
I 4 West
2.61 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

FL 60

Continue on FL 60: Clearwater

9.3 mi · 00h 12m

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
00h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7 mi
34.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tampa
00h 28m from Valrico
Leave By
4:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Valrico and Partly Sunny near Clearwater.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Valrico to Clearwater?

The road trip is about 41.5 miles (66.8 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?

Tampa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.6 miles from Valrico and 22.9 miles from Clearwater.

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

The direct path is about 34.5 miles (55.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7 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 4:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.10 one way or $12.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Valrico and Partly Sunny near Clearwater.

Stop Ideas Near Tampa

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Tampa and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of Pinellas Park
Scenic stop 13.5 mi away

City of Pinellas Park

Pinellas Park , FL
4100 66th Ave N, Pinellas Park, FL 33781
Rating 3.9/5 16 reviews Park,City Hall
City of Tampa
Meeting point 3.5 mi away

City of Tampa

Tampa , FL
306 E Jackson St, Tampa, FL 33602
Rating 3.7/5 19 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 10.1 mi away

56th St @ Temple Terrace City Hall

Temple Terrace , FL
Temple Terrace, FL 33617
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Bus stop

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tampa.

RAIL

Union Station

1 mi away
601 North Nebraska Ave
BUS

St Petersburg-Pinellas Park-Clearwater, Florida

25 mi away
5251 110th Avenue North
RAIL

Lakeland

51 mi away
600 East Main Street
RAIL

Lakeland

51 mi away
600 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Valrico and Clearwater. Straight-line distance: 34.46 mi (55.45 km).

Valrico

#1 Valrico

Census-designated place in Hillsborough County, Florida

Population35,545
Coordinates27.9378900, -82.2364400
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Clearwater

#2 Clearwater

The second most populous city in Pinellas County, Florida.

Population116,552
Coordinates27.9658500, -82.8001000
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: FL 60 (-82.23644, 27.937919)
End: North Fort Harrison Avenue (-82.799962, 27.965851)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 67 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.47 gal
5.55 L · about $6.10
Round trip
$12.20
2.94 gal · 11.1 L
Estimated CO2
13.1 kg one way
Round trip: 26.1 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $6.10 $12.20
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.76 $13.51
Premium $4.90 $7.20 $14.39
Diesel $4.35 $6.39 $12.79

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Valrico and Clearwater. The current time is 22:51:18.

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.