How far is Wallace, FL from Tampa, FL?

The driving distance from Wallace, FL to Tampa, FL is about 462.1 miles (743.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 341.3 miles (549.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
462.03 mi
06h 56m
Flight
341.25 mi
549.19 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
341.25 mi
Kilometers
549.19 km
Flight Time
00h 41m

Driving Distance

Road route
462.03 mi
Kilometers
743.56 km
Drive Time
06h 56m

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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 06h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tampa
Sat, Nov 7, 1:06 AM EST
Return by in Wallace
Sat, Nov 7, 7:02 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wallace
2026-11-06T17:09
Arrive Tampa
Sat, Nov 7, 12:06 AM CST
Route Timing
06h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:56 PM to 3:26 PM EST

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:08 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wallace
8:00 PM CST
Overnight-style route

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
Greenville
FL

Town in Madison County, Florida, United States

From Wallace
229.8 mi
03h 28m
To Tampa
232.2 mi
03h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Today

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 10:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
73°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 1:00 AM EST
Wind
3 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Chumuckla Highway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Chumuckla Highway

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Berryhill Road

    8.7 mi · 17 min · Berryhill Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Berryhill Street

    1948 ft · 1 min · Berryhill Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Willing Street

    144 m · 24 sec · Willing Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Caroline Street

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Caroline Street

  6. 6

    Turn right

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 East: Tallahassee

    2482 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    264.2 mi · 4 hr 43 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I-75 South: Tampa

    1959 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    160.5 mi · 2 hr 52 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 275 South: Tampa, Saint Petersburg

    15.9 mi · 19 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown East-West

    2767 ft · 49 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    77 m · 6 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Downtown East, Jefferson Street

    856 ft · 23 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on North Orange Avenue

    1531 ft · 47 sec · North Orange Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Pierce Street

    1364 ft · 41 sec · Pierce Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Kennedy Boulevard

    1336 ft · 46 sec · East Kennedy Boulevard

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Kennedy Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
265 mi · 57%
I-75 South
161 mi · 35%
I 275 South
15.9 mi · 3%
Berryhill Road
8.67 mi · 2%
Caroline Street
4.07 mi · 1%
Chumuckla Highway
2.24 mi
Longest Stretch

I 10 East

Merge slight left

264 mi · 04h 43m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 56m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+120.8 mi
341.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greenville
03h 28m from Wallace
Leave By
10:08 PM CST
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Wallace and Partly Cloudy near Tampa.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 462.1 miles (743.6 km) and usually takes 06h 56m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Greenville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 229.8 miles from Wallace and 232.2 miles from Tampa.

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

The direct path is about 341.3 miles (549.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 120.8 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $62.49 one way or $124.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 144.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Wallace and Tampa, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Wallace and Partly Cloudy near Tampa.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wallace and Tampa. Straight-line distance: 341.25 mi (549.19 km).

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#1 Wallace

Wallace is a place in Florida, United States.

Population0
Coordinates30.6774100, -87.1799700
Altitude55
CountryUnited States
Tampa

#2 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
Start: Chumuckla Highway (-87.180568, 30.677425)
End: Kennedy Boulevard (-82.458429, 27.947518)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 744 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)15h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
16.3 gal
61.72 L · about $62.49
Round trip
$124.99
32.6 gal · 123.44 L
Estimated CO2
144.9 kg one way
Round trip: 289.7 kg / 639 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.83 $62.49 $124.99
Mid-grade $4.32 $70.42 $140.83
Premium $4.66 $76.01 $152.01
Diesel $5.94 $96.84 $193.68

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 · Nov 06, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Wallace, FL and Tampa, FL. The current time in Wallace is 17:09:57, although it is 18:09:57 in Tampa.

Distance to Other Cities

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