How far is Zephyrhills, FL from Saint Leo, FL?

The driving distance from Zephyrhills, FL to Saint Leo, FL is about 11.5 miles (18.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.6 miles (13.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
11.49 mi
00h 19m
Flight
8.56 mi
13.78 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.56 mi
Kilometers
13.78 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
11.49 mi
Kilometers
18.49 km
Drive Time
00h 19m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Leo
Tue, Oct 13, 4:51 PM EDT
Return by in Zephyrhills
Tue, Oct 13, 5:11 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Zephyrhills
2026-10-13T16:31
Arrive Saint Leo
Tue, Oct 13, 4:51 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:20 AM to 7:20 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Zephyrhills
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Dade City
FL

County seat of Pasco County, Florida, United States

From Zephyrhills
5.8 mi
00h 10m
To Saint Leo
5.7 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Oct 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NNE
Destination
87°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Oct 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Zephyrhills and Saint Leo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Zephyrhills and Saint Leo.

  1. 1

    Start on 5th Avenue

    37 m · 8 sec · 5th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 7th Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · 7th Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Fort King Road

    1555 ft · 33 sec · Fort King Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Gall Boulevard

    5.5 mi · 9 min · Gall Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Clinton Avenue

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Clinton Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Prospect Road

    1440 ft · 49 sec · Prospect Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Old State Road 52

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Old State Road 52

  8. 8

    Turn right

    83 m · 21 sec

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    73 m · 19 sec

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout

    64 m · 16 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right

    85 m · 21 sec

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Zephyrhills and Saint Leo.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
12 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
104.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Gall Boulevard
5.54 mi · 48%
Clinton Avenue
3.12 mi · 27%
Old State Road 52
1.31 mi · 11%
7th Street
0.82 mi · 7%
Fort King Road
0.29 mi · 3%
Prospect Road
0.27 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Gall Boulevard

Turn right onto Gall Boulevard

5.54 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 19m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.9 mi
8.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dade City
00h 10m from Zephyrhills
Leave By
7:50 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Zephyrhills and Sunny near Saint Leo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Zephyrhills to Saint Leo?

The road trip is about 11.5 miles (18.5 km) and usually takes 00h 19m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Dade City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.8 miles from Zephyrhills and 5.7 miles from Saint Leo.

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

The direct path is about 8.6 miles (13.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.63 one way or $3.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Zephyrhills and Sunny near Saint Leo.

Stop Ideas Near Dade City

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

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

OTHER

Dade City, Florida

1 mi away
14218 US Highway 98
RAIL

Lakeland

43 mi away
600 East Main Street
RAIL

Lakeland

43 mi away
600 East Main Street
RAIL

Union Station

52 mi away
601 North Nebraska Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Zephyrhills and Saint Leo. Straight-line distance: 8.56 mi (13.78 km).

Zephyrhills

#1 Zephyrhills

City in Florida

Population17,019
Coordinates28.2336200, -82.1811900
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Saint Leo

#2 Saint Leo

Town of the United States

Population1,372
Coordinates28.3372300, -82.2584200
Altitude57
CountryUnited States
Start: Zephyrhills (-82.18119, 28.23362)
End: Saint Leo (-82.25842, 28.33723)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 18 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.4 gal
1.53 L · about $1.63
Round trip
$3.25
0.8 gal · 3.06 L
Estimated CO2
3.6 kg one way
Round trip: 7.1 kg / 16 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.07 $1.63 $3.25
Mid-grade $4.50 $1.80 $3.60
Premium $4.84 $1.94 $3.87
Diesel $5.86 $2.35 $4.69

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 · Oct 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Zephyrhills and Saint Leo. The current time is 16:31:58.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.