How far is Wekiwa Springs, FL from Clearwater, FL?

The driving distance from Wekiwa Springs, FL to Clearwater, FL is about 123.6 miles (198.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 97.7 miles (157.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 43m 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
123.57 mi
02h 21m
Flight
97.73 mi
157.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
97.73 mi
Kilometers
157.28 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
123.57 mi
Kilometers
198.87 km
Drive Time
02h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clearwater
Sat, May 16, 10:14 PM EDT
Return by in Wekiwa Springs
Sun, May 17, 12:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wekiwa Springs
2026-05-16T19:53
Arrive Clearwater
Sat, May 16, 10:14 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wekiwa Springs
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
Gibsonia
FL

Unincorporated community in Florida

From Wekiwa Springs
59.8 mi
01h 10m
To Clearwater
63.8 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
86°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wekiwa Springs and Clearwater.

  1. 1

    Start on Green Lake Circle

    538 ft · 26 sec · Green Lake Circle

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Blue Lake Drive

    113 m · 22 sec · Blue Lake Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Green Lake Drive

    121 m · 18 sec · Green Lake Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Sweetwater Boulevard South

    1854 ft · 1 min · Sweetwater Boulevard South

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Wekiva Springs Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Wekiva Springs Road

  6. 6

    Turn left

    1.3 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward I 4 West: Tampa

    1261 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    8.8 mi · 11 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Ivanhoe Boulevard

    1699 ft · 44 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on I 4 West: Tampa

    2550 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue on I 4 West: Tampa

    1328 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    83.2 mi · 1 hr 34 min

  13. 13

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

    2249 ft · 41 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    4.8 mi · 7 min

  15. 15

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

    1665 ft · 41 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Memorial Highway

    2060 ft · 35 sec · Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Expressway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Veterans Expressway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 60 West: Clearwater

    2031 ft · 50 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on FL 60: Clearwater

    9.3 mi · 12 min

  20. 20

    Continue on Gulf to Bay Boulevard

    4.7 mi · 9 min · Gulf to Bay Boulevard

  21. 21

    Continue on Court Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Court Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto South Ft Harrison Avenue

    1297 ft · 44 sec · South Ft Harrison Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Fort Harrison Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 4 West
93 mi · 75%
FL 60
9.3 mi · 8%
I 275 South
5.19 mi · 4%
Gulf to Bay Boulevard
4.72 mi · 4%
Wekiva Springs Road
1.86 mi · 2%
Court Street
1.54 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 4 West

Merge slight left

83.2 mi · 01h 34m

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
02h 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.9 mi
97.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gibsonia
01h 10m from Wekiwa Springs
Leave By
1:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Wekiwa Springs and Sunny near Clearwater.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Wekiwa Springs to Clearwater?

The road trip is about 123.6 miles (198.9 km) and usually takes 02h 21m 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?

Gibsonia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.8 miles from Wekiwa Springs and 63.8 miles from Clearwater.

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

The direct path is about 97.7 miles (157.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.9 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 1:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.09 one way or $36.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Wekiwa Springs and Sunny near Clearwater.

Stop Ideas Near Gibsonia

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Gibsonia, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Lakeland

8 mi away
600 East Main Street
RAIL

Lakeland

8 mi away
600 East Main Street
RAIL

Winter Haven

27 mi away
1800 7th St SW
OTHER

Dade City, Florida

35 mi away
14218 US Highway 98

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wekiwa Springs and Clearwater. Straight-line distance: 97.73 mi (157.28 km).

Wekiwa Springs

#1 Wekiwa Springs

Census-designated place in Seminole County, Florida

Population21,998
Coordinates28.6986100, -81.4256300
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Clearwater

#2 Clearwater

The second most populous city in Pinellas County, Florida.

Population116,552
Coordinates27.9658500, -82.8001000
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Green Lake Circle (-81.425426, 28.698265)
End: North Fort Harrison Avenue (-82.799962, 27.965851)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 199 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.36 gal
16.51 L · about $18.09
Round trip
$36.17
8.72 gal · 33.02 L
Estimated CO2
38.7 kg one way
Round trip: 77.5 kg / 171 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $18.09 $36.17
Mid-grade $4.60 $20.04 $40.08
Premium $4.90 $21.35 $42.69
Diesel $4.35 $18.97 $37.93

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 · May 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Wekiwa Springs and Clearwater. The current time is 19:53:07.

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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.