How far is Yalaha, FL from Port Saint Lucie, FL?

The driving distance from Yalaha, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL is about 156.1 miles (251.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 133.7 miles (215.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 49m 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
156.06 mi
02h 24m
Flight
133.7 mi
215.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
133.7 mi
Kilometers
215.17 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
156.06 mi
Kilometers
251.15 km
Drive Time
02h 24m

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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 02h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Port Saint Lucie
Sun, May 3, 5:03 AM EDT
Return by in Yalaha
Sun, May 3, 7:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Yalaha
2026-05-03T02:38
Arrive Port Saint Lucie
Sun, May 3, 5:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Yalaha
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
Saint Cloud
FL

A city in Osceola County, Florida.

From Yalaha
78.2 mi
01h 12m
To Port Saint Lucie
77.9 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph N
Destination
82°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Yalaha and Port Saint Lucie.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Yalaha and Port Saint Lucie.

  1. 1

    Start on Yalaha Road

    1296 ft · 58 sec · Yalaha Road

  2. 2

    Turn right

    2.6 mi · 5 min

  3. 3

    Continue on Palm Avenue

    6.7 mi · 10 min · Palm Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    539 ft · 15 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    120 m · 13 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on Florida's Turnpike South: Orlando

    1.3 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    142.1 mi · 2 hr 32 min · Florida's Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Port Saint Lucie

    1 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Southwest Bayshore Boulevard

    147 m · 15 sec · Southwest Bayshore Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Southeast Airoso Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Southeast Airoso Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Southwest Carter Avenue

    66 m · 9 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Yalaha and Port Saint Lucie.

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
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
143 mi · 92%
Palm Avenue
6.89 mi · 4%
Southeast Airoso Boulevard
1.57 mi · 1%
Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
0.84 mi · 1%
Florida's Turnpike South
0.82 mi · 1%
Yalaha Road
0.25 mi
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

142 mi · 02h 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
02h 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.4 mi
133.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Cloud
01h 12m from Yalaha
Leave By
1:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Yalaha and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then 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 Yalaha to Port Saint Lucie?

The road trip is about 156.1 miles (251.2 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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?

Saint Cloud is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.2 miles from Yalaha and 77.9 miles from Port Saint Lucie.

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

The direct path is about 133.7 miles (215.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.4 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 1:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.86 one way or $45.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Yalaha and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Port Saint Lucie.

Stop Ideas Near Saint Cloud

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Saint Cloud, 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 Saint Cloud.

RAIL

Kissimmee

13 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

32 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

Winter Park

39 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Winter Haven

52 mi away
1800 7th St SW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Yalaha and Port Saint Lucie. Straight-line distance: 133.7 mi (215.17 km).

Yalaha

#1 Yalaha

Census-designated place in Lake County, Florida

Population1,364
Coordinates28.7386000, -81.8086900
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Port Saint Lucie

#2 Port Saint Lucie

The second most populous city in St.

Population209,715
Coordinates27.2939300, -80.3503300
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Yalaha Road (-81.809065, 28.738613)
End: Southwest Carter Avenue (-80.350328, 27.294381)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 251 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.51 gal
20.85 L · about $22.86
Round trip
$45.71
11.02 gal · 41.7 L
Estimated CO2
49 kg one way
Round trip: 97.9 kg / 216 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $22.86 $45.71
Mid-grade $4.60 $25.32 $50.65
Premium $4.90 $26.98 $53.95
Diesel $4.35 $23.97 $47.94

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Yalaha and Port Saint Lucie. The current time is 02:38:59.

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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.