How far is Wewahitchka, FL from Tampa, FL?

The driving distance from Wewahitchka, FL to Tampa, FL is about 315.1 miles (507.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 223.2 miles (359.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
315.08 mi
05h 32m
Flight
223.19 mi
359.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
223.19 mi
Kilometers
359.19 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
315.08 mi
Kilometers
507.08 km
Drive Time
05h 32m

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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 05h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tampa
Sun, Apr 19, 12:34 AM EDT
Return by in Wewahitchka
Sun, Apr 19, 5:07 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wewahitchka
2026-04-18T18:02
Arrive Tampa
Sat, Apr 18, 11:34 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:33 PM to 2:33 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:54 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wewahitchka
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
White Springs
FL

Human settlement in Hamilton County, Florida, United States of America

From Wewahitchka
176.7 mi
02h 46m
To Tampa
138.4 mi
02h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
88°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    20 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North 2nd Street

    27.3 mi · 39 min · North 2nd Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Central Avenue

    4.5 mi · 8 min · East Central Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left

    18.1 mi · 24 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Selman Street

    3018 ft · 1 min · Selman Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Greensboro Highway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Greensboro Highway

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 East: Tallahassee

    2453 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    121.5 mi · 2 hr 10 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 Wewahitchka 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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-75 South
161 mi · 51%
I 10 East
122 mi · 39%
North 2nd Street
27.3 mi · 9%
I 275 South
15.9 mi · 5%
East Central Avenue
4.53 mi · 1%
Greensboro Highway
2.23 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I-75 South

Merge slight left

161 mi · 02h 52m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 32m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+91.9 mi
223.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
White Springs
02h 46m from Wewahitchka
Leave By
5:54 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Wewahitchka and Sunny near Tampa.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 315.1 miles (507.1 km) and usually takes 05h 32m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

White Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 176.7 miles from Wewahitchka and 138.4 miles from Tampa.

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

The direct path is about 223.2 miles (359.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 91.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:54 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.13 one way or $92.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Wewahitchka and Sunny near Tampa.

Stop Ideas Near White Springs

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around White Springs, 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 White Springs.

BUS

Waldo, Florida

83 mi away
14648 NE 147th Avenue
BUS

Gainesville, Florida

86 mi away
201 East University Ave.
RAIL

Jacksonville

99 mi away
3570 Clifford Lane

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wewahitchka and Tampa. Straight-line distance: 223.19 mi (359.19 km).

Wewahitchka

#1 Wewahitchka

City in Gulf County, Florida, United States of America

Population2,122
Coordinates30.1127000, -85.2004700
Altitude14
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: FL 22 (-85.200469, 30.11271)
End: Kennedy Boulevard (-82.458429, 27.947518)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 507 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.12 gal
42.09 L · about $46.13
Round trip
$92.25
22.24 gal · 84.18 L
Estimated CO2
98.8 kg one way
Round trip: 197.6 kg / 436 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $46.13 $92.25
Mid-grade $4.60 $51.11 $102.22
Premium $4.90 $54.44 $108.89
Diesel $4.35 $48.37 $96.74

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 18, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Wewahitchka, FL and Tampa, FL. The current time in Wewahitchka is 18:02:04, although it is 19:02:04 in Tampa.

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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.