How far is Wauchula, FL from Port Saint Lucie, FL?
The driving distance from Wauchula, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL is about 111.8 miles (180 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 91.3 miles (146.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 04m 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 02h 02m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Okeechobee County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wauchula and Port Saint Lucie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wauchula and Port Saint Lucie.
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Start on the route
26 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto 6th Avenue
3.9 mi · 6 min · 6th Avenue
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Turn left onto 6th Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · 6th Avenue
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Continue on Debank Street
23.8 mi · 30 min · Debank Street
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Continue straight
42.3 mi · 56 min
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Turn left
26 mi · 34 min
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Turn right onto West Midway Road
4.4 mi · 8 min · West Midway Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: West Palm Beach
2661 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
4.9 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Crosstown Parkway
1872 ft · 49 sec
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Turn left onto Crosstown Parkway
4.3 mi · 8 min · Crosstown Parkway
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Turn right onto Southeast Airoso Boulevard
916 ft · 21 sec · Southeast Airoso Boulevard
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Turn right onto Southwest Carter Avenue
66 m · 9 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wauchula and Port Saint Lucie.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Debank Street
Continue straight
42.3 mi · 00h 56m
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.
Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Wauchula and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Port Saint Lucie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wauchula to Port Saint Lucie?
The road trip is about 111.8 miles (180 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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?
Okeechobee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.9 miles from Wauchula and 56 miles from Port Saint Lucie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 91.3 miles (146.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.5 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 2:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.38 one way or $32.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Wauchula and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Port Saint Lucie.
Stop Ideas Near Okeechobee
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 Okeechobee.
Okeechobee
Sebring
West Palm Beach
Delray Beach
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wauchula and Port Saint Lucie. Straight-line distance: 91.3 mi (146.94 km).
#1 Wauchula
City and county seat of Hardee County, Florida, United States
| Population | 4,771 |
| Coordinates | 27.5472600, -81.8114700 |
| Altitude | 34 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Port Saint Lucie
The second most populous city in St.
| Population | 209,715 |
| Coordinates | 27.2939300, -80.3503300 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Southwest Carter Avenue (-80.350328, 27.294381)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 180 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 23m |
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 | $16.38 | $32.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $18.15 | $36.31 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $19.34 | $38.68 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $17.18 | $34.37 |
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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