Origin
Land O' Lakes, FL
Morning in Land O' Lakes on Sunday
Local time
10:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Land O' Lakes, FL to Tampa, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
30m
Distance
19.5 mi
31 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Land O' Lakes, FL
Jose Valverde
Tampa, FL
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 19.5-mile drive from Land O' Lakes to Tampa, Florida, typically takes about 30 minutes, making it an easy day trip. You'll primarily navigate on I-275, with portions of Land O' Lakes Boulevard and North Florida Avenue also part of the journey. With a fuel cost estimated at just $3, this is a budget-friendly excursion. The mixed driving profile means you'll experience both highway speeds and some local road travel. Since it's a short distance with no recommended stops, you have a lot of flexibility in planning your departure and arrival times.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 275 | 8.2 mi | 10m |
| Land O' Lakes Boulevard | 7.6 mi | 12m |
| North Florida Avenue | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| North Orange Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Bearss Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Pierce Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Kennedy Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Bell Lake Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 275
— 8.2 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Land O' Lakes, FL and Tampa, FL.
1
Start on this road
207 ft
·
18 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Bell Lake Road
290 ft
·
10 sec
·
Bell Lake Road
3
Turn left onto US 41
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Land O' Lakes Boulevard
4
Keep slight left at fork onto US 41
5.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Land O' Lakes Boulevard
5
Keep slight right at fork onto US 41 Business
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
North Florida Avenue
6
Turn left onto FL 678
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
East Bearss Avenue
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
8
Merge onto I 275
8.2 mi
·
10 min
·
I 275
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 45A
Toward Downtown East-West
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork
251 ft
·
6 sec
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward Downtown East, Jefferson Street
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on North Orange Avenue
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
North Orange Avenue
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn straight onto Pierce Street
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Pierce Street
14
Turn right onto US 41 Business; FL 60
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
East Kennedy Boulevard
15
Arrive at destination
FL 60
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 19.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Bell Lake Road
Turn right onto Bell Lake Road
Navigation decision point
5
9.8 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
I 275
Merge onto I 275
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
18 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit toward Downtown East-West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 45A
Toward Downtown East-West
9
18.5 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Downtown East, Jefferson Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward Downtown East, Jefferson Street
5
19.3 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
US 41 Business; FL 60 / East Kennedy Boulevard
Turn right onto US 41 Business; FL 60 / East Kennedy Boulevard
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.10 one way
$6.21 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $3.38 | $6.75 |
| premium | $4.72 | $3.63 | $7.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.31 | $8.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.05 | $0.94 |
| Efficient EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.71 | $0.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.73 | $1.25 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Tampa, FL
Morning in Tampa on Sunday
Local time
10:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
5 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
30m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a mixed drive profile on this route, with 42% of the journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 8.2 miles on I-275, offering a chance to maintain a steady speed. You'll transition between the faster pace of the interstate and the more varied conditions of local roads like Land O' Lakes Boulevard and North Florida Avenue. This blend means the road's personality shifts as you progress, moving from open highway to more developed areas as you approach Tampa.
42% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.2 mi on I 275.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Bell Lake Road.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 19.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 30m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Bell Lake Road): Navigation decision point; at 9.8 miles (I 275): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 18 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Land O' Lakes, FL to Tampa, FL, road signs begin pointing toward East-West along the way.
East-West
18 mi in
|
~27m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 19.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (42%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.2 miles on I 275. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Tampa, FL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Bell Lake Road): Navigation decision point; at 9.8 miles (I 275): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 18 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Tampa, FL before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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