How far is Yalaha, FL from St. Petersburg, FL?
The driving distance from Yalaha, FL to St. Petersburg, FL is about 104.7 miles (168.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 85.3 miles (137.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 37m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Pasco County, Florida, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Yalaha and St. Petersburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yalaha and St. Petersburg.
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Start on Yalaha Road
1296 ft · 1 min · Yalaha Road
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Turn left
5.5 mi · 10 min
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Continue straight
3.3 mi · 6 min
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Continue on McNeill Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · McNeill Drive
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Turn left onto Central Parkway
2166 ft · 48 sec · Central Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Central Parkway
69 m · 5 sec · Central Parkway
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Exit the roundabout onto Central Parkway
1.1 km · 1 min · Central Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Central Parkway
61 m · 4 sec · Central Parkway
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Exit the roundabout onto Central Parkway
1 mi · 2 min · Central Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Central Parkway
60 m · 4 sec · Central Parkway
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Exit the roundabout onto Central Parkway
1.3 km · 1 min · Central Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Central Parkway
46 m · 3 sec · Central Parkway
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Exit the roundabout onto Central Parkway
3227 ft · 1 min · Central Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Central Parkway
58 m · 4 sec · Central Parkway
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Exit the roundabout onto Central Parkway
1453 ft · 29 sec · Central Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
62 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2.5 mi · 5 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
2936 ft · 55 sec
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Turn right
2.6 mi · 4 min
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 75 South: Tampa
2822 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
45.1 mi · 48 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 275 South: Tampa, Saint Petersburg
37.6 mi · 46 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 595: Treasure Island, Florida Orange Groves Winery
1409 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto 5th Avenue North
1.2 mi · 2 min · 5th Avenue North
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Turn left onto 34th Street North
2693 ft · 1 min · 34th Street North
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Continue on 34th Street South
99 m · 14 sec · 34th Street South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 34th Street South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Yalaha and St. Petersburg.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 75 South
Merge slight left
45.1 mi · 00h 48m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Yalaha and Mostly Sunny near St. Petersburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Yalaha to St. Petersburg?
The road trip is about 104.7 miles (168.5 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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?
San Antonio is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.6 miles from Yalaha and 52.1 miles from St. Petersburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 85.3 miles (137.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.4 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 2:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.31 one way or $30.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Yalaha and Mostly Sunny near St. Petersburg.
Stop Ideas Near San Antonio
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to San Antonio.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Yalaha and St. Petersburg. Straight-line distance: 85.31 mi (137.3 km).
#1 Yalaha
Census-designated place in Lake County, Florida
| Population | 1,364 |
| Coordinates | 28.7386000, -81.8086900 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
#2 St. Petersburg
The second most populous city in Florida.
| Population | 253,693 |
| Coordinates | 27.7708600, -82.6792700 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
End: US 19 (-82.679372, 27.77086)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 168 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 18m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.15 | $15.31 | $30.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $16.96 | $33.92 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $18.07 | $36.13 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $16.05 | $32.10 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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