How far is Winter Springs, FL from Tampa, FL?

The driving distance from Winter Springs, FL to Tampa, FL is about 100.4 miles (161.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87.1 miles (140.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 27m 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
100.35 mi
01h 43m
Flight
87.12 mi
140.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.12 mi
Kilometers
140.21 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
100.35 mi
Kilometers
161.5 km
Drive Time
01h 43m

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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 01h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tampa
Sun, May 31, 11:21 AM EDT
Return by in Winter Springs
Sun, May 31, 1:04 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Winter Springs
2026-05-31T09:37
Arrive Tampa
Sun, May 31, 11:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Winter Springs
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

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 Winter Springs
49.3 mi
00h 51m
To Tampa
51 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
86°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Winter Springs and Tampa.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    46 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  3. 3

    Turn left

    1466 ft · 33 sec

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    2.3 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    66 m · 4 sec

  7. 7

    Turn slight right

    2.2 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward I 4 West: Orlando, Tampa

    2325 ft · 57 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    4.6 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Ivanhoe Boulevard

    1699 ft · 44 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on I 4 West: Tampa

    2550 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue on I 4 West: Tampa

    1328 ft · 34 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    81.3 mi · 1 hr 32 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left toward FL 618 Toll: Port of Tampa, West Selmon Expressway Toll

    1.1 km · 59 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Downtown, West Selmonm Expressway Toll

    1161 ft · 33 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Downtown, West Selmon Expressway Toll

    2296 ft · 44 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Lee Roy Selmon Expressway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Lee Roy Selmon Expressway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 60: Kennedy Boulevard, Downtown - East

    1212 ft · 31 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto East Kennedy Boulevard

    1885 ft · 1 min · East Kennedy Boulevard

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Kennedy Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 4 West
87.1 mi · 87%
Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
1.53 mi · 2%
FL 618 Toll
0.66 mi · 1%
Downtown
0.65 mi · 1%
East Kennedy Boulevard
0.36 mi
Ivanhoe Boulevard
0.32 mi
Longest Stretch

I 4 West

Merge slight left

81.3 mi · 01h 32m

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
01h 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.3 mi
87.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Polk City
00h 51m from Winter Springs
Leave By
3:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Winter Springs and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tampa.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Winter Springs to Tampa?

The road trip is about 100.4 miles (161.5 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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 49.3 miles from Winter Springs and 51 miles from Tampa.

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

The direct path is about 87.1 miles (140.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 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 3:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.68 one way or $29.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Winter Springs and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tampa.

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 Winter Springs and Tampa. Straight-line distance: 87.12 mi (140.21 km).

Winter Springs

#1 Winter Springs

City in Seminole County, Florida, United States of America

Population37,423
Coordinates28.6988900, -81.3081200
Altitude16
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: (-81.308148, 28.698888)
End: Kennedy Boulevard (-82.458429, 27.947518)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 162 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.54 gal
13.4 L · about $14.68
Round trip
$29.37
7.08 gal · 26.8 L
Estimated CO2
31.5 kg one way
Round trip: 62.9 kg / 139 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $14.68 $29.37
Mid-grade $4.60 $16.27 $32.54
Premium $4.90 $17.33 $34.66
Diesel $4.35 $15.40 $30.80

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 Winter Springs and Tampa. The current time is 09:37:38.

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.