How far is West DeLand, FL from St. Petersburg, FL?

The driving distance from West DeLand, FL to St. Petersburg, FL is about 149.1 miles (239.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 118.7 miles (191.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 18m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
149.1 mi
02h 39m
Flight
118.71 mi
191.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
118.71 mi
Kilometers
191.05 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
149.1 mi
Kilometers
239.95 km
Drive Time
02h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in St. Petersburg
Sun, May 31, 12:52 PM EDT
Return by in West DeLand
Sun, May 31, 3:31 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West DeLand
2026-05-31T10:12
Arrive St. Petersburg
Sun, May 31, 12:52 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:39 AM to 12:39 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in West DeLand
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
Polk City
FL

City in Polk County, Florida, United States

From West DeLand
72.3 mi
01h 19m
To St. Petersburg
76.7 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
92°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between West DeLand and St. Petersburg.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West DeLand and St. Petersburg.

  1. 1

    Start on Mockingbird Lane

    995 ft · 46 sec · Mockingbird Lane

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Winnemissett Avenue

    557 ft · 26 sec · West Winnemissett Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Woodward Avenue

    1211 ft · 39 sec · South Woodward Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Beresford Avenue

    2781 ft · 1 min · West Beresford Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South State Road 15a

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South State Road 15a

  6. 6

    Continue on West Taylor Road

    1672 ft · 32 sec · West Taylor Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South Woodland Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Woodland Boulevard

  8. 8

    Take the exit straight

    2699 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 4 West

    1152 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    18.6 mi · 21 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    10.4 mi · 13 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Ivanhoe Boulevard

    1699 ft · 44 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on I 4 West: Tampa

    2550 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Continue on I 4 West: Tampa

    1328 ft · 34 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    83.2 mi · 1 hr 34 min

  17. 17

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

    2249 ft · 41 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    21.3 mi · 26 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 595: Treasure Island, Florida Orange Groves Winery

    1409 ft · 34 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto 5th Avenue North

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 5th Avenue North

  21. 21

    Turn left onto 34th Street North

    2693 ft · 1 min · 34th Street North

  22. 22

    Continue on 34th Street South

    99 m · 14 sec · 34th Street South

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 34th Street South

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West DeLand and St. Petersburg.

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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 4 West
113 mi · 76%
I 275 South
21.7 mi · 15%
South Woodland Boulevard
4.63 mi · 3%
South State Road 15a
1.38 mi · 1%
5th Avenue North
1.17 mi · 1%
West Beresford Avenue
0.53 mi
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 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.4 mi
118.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Polk City
01h 19m from West DeLand
Leave By
1:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving West DeLand and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near St. Petersburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West DeLand to St. Petersburg?

The road trip is about 149.1 miles (239.9 km) and usually takes 02h 39m 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?

Polk City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.3 miles from West DeLand and 76.7 miles from St. Petersburg.

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

The direct path is about 118.7 miles (191.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.4 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 1:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.82 one way or $43.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around West DeLand and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near St. Petersburg.

Stop Ideas Near Polk City

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Polk City, 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 Polk City.

RAIL

Lakeland

20 mi away
600 East Main Street
RAIL

Lakeland

20 mi away
600 East Main Street
RAIL

Winter Haven

22 mi away
1800 7th St SW
OTHER

Dade City, Florida

41 mi away
14218 US Highway 98

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West DeLand and St. Petersburg. Straight-line distance: 118.71 mi (191.05 km).

West DeLand

#1 West DeLand

Census-designated place in Volusia County, Florida

Population3,535
Coordinates29.0158200, -81.3331200
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
St. Petersburg

#2 St. Petersburg

The second most populous city in Florida.

Population253,693
Coordinates27.7708600, -82.6792700
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: Mockingbird Lane (-81.333024, 29.015668)
End: US 19 (-82.679372, 27.77086)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 240 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.26 gal
19.92 L · about $21.82
Round trip
$43.64
10.52 gal · 39.84 L
Estimated CO2
46.7 kg one way
Round trip: 93.5 kg / 206 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $21.82 $43.64
Mid-grade $4.60 $24.17 $48.35
Premium $4.90 $25.75 $51.51
Diesel $4.35 $22.88 $45.76

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between West DeLand and St. Petersburg. The current time is 10:12:53.

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.