Lantana to Tampa is 207 miles and takes about 4 hours 15 minutes via Florida's Turnpike and FL 60, with a fuel budget near $33 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Florida, connecting the southeastern coast to the central part of the state. You'll be spending most of your time on major highways, making for a straightforward drive. It's a good option if you're looking for a direct route with minimal fuss and can be easily completed within a single day.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
103.6 miles from Lantana, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 56m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
FL 60
91.1 mi
1h 59m
Florida's Turnpike
76.7 mi
1h 22m
I 95
25 mi
28m
Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
5.2 mi
6m
East Adamo Drive
2.1 mi
3m
Main Street
1.7 mi
3m
West Lantana Road
1 mi
2m
Indiantown Road
0.5 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
FL 60
— 91.1 mi, about 1h 59m
Traffic on I-95
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 62 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~6,300 veh/hr typical
· worst 7,444
Quietest
2 AM
~364 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
17.3×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lantana, FL and Tampa, FL.
1
Start on CR 812
1.0 mi·2 min·West Lantana Road
2
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·44 sec
Toward I 95 North: West Palm BeachUse the right lane.
3
Merge onto I 95
25 mi·28 min·I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.4 mi·1 min
Exit 87BToward FL 706 West: OkeechobeeUse the right lane.
5
Turn straight onto FL 706
0.5 mi·54 sec·Indiantown Road
6
Take the ramp
0.1 mi·14 sec
Use the right lane.
7
Continue on this road
482 ft·11 sec·this road
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward Orlando, Florida's Turnpike NorthUse the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
77 mi·1 hr 22 min·Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.7 mi·1 min
Exit 193Toward US 441, FL 60: Yeehaw Junction
11
Keep slight right at fork
245 ft·6 sec
Use the slight right lane.
12
Merge onto FL 60
61 mi·1 hr 17 min·FL 60
Use the left lane.
13
Take the exit onto Flamingo Drive
0.5 mi·53 sec·Flamingo Drive
Use the left lane.
14
Continue on Main Street
1.7 mi·3 min·Main Street
15
Turn left onto FL 60
26 mi·34 min·FL 60
Use the left / straight lanes.
16
Continue on FL 60
4.5 mi·7 min·FL 60
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
17
Turn straight onto FL 60
0.4 mi·35 sec·Adamo Drive
18
Continue on FL 60
2.1 mi·3 min·East Adamo Drive
Use the left / straight lanes.
19
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·41 sec
Toward FL 618 Toll West
20
Merge onto FL 618 Toll
5.2 mi·6 min·Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.2 mi·31 sec
Exit 8Toward FL 60: Kennedy Boulevard, Downtown - EastUse the slight right lane.
22
Turn straight onto US 41 Business; FL 60
0.4 mi·1 min·East Kennedy Boulevard
23
Arrive at destination
FL 60
Trip Plan
Given the 4-hour 15-minute driving time, departing Lantana in the morning allows ample time to reach Tampa before evening. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost around $33, planning is relatively simple. The longest stretch without significant town navigation is 91.1 miles on FL 60, so ensure you have adequate fuel before beginning that segment. This is a flexible, same-day trip, so you can adjust your departure time based on your schedule.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 103.6 miles from Lantana, FL, or about 1h 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 91.1 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 46 miles or 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 103.6 miles or 1h 56m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Tampa, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Lantana, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Lantana, FL
This is one driving day of about 207.2 miles and 4h 15m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 46 miles from Lantana, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on FL 60 for about 91.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 26.4 and 206.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
26.4 mi into trip|~31m in
Take the exit toward FL 706 West: Okeechobee
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 87B
Toward FL 706 West: Okeechobee
8
27.4 mi into trip|~34m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North
6
104.7 mi into trip|~1h 57m in
Take the exit toward US 441, FL 60: Yeehaw Junction
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 193
Toward US 441, FL 60: Yeehaw Junction
6
105.3 mi into trip|~1h 59m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
8
206.6 mi into trip|~4h 13m in
Take the exit toward FL 60: Kennedy Boulevard, Downtown - East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 8
Toward FL 60: Kennedy Boulevard, Downtown - Eas...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$31.37 one way
$62.73 round trip
$3.85/gal25.4 MPG avg73 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$34.42
$68.83
premium
$4.55
$37.12
$74.23
diesel
$4.80
$39.12
$78.25
Estimated Tolls: $5.89
Florida's Turnpike
(76.7 mi)$5.37
Selmon Expressway
(5.2 mi)$0.52
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Tolls
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 72.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
62.2
0
$21.76
$9.95
Efficient EV
51.8
0
$18.13
$8.29
EV Truck/SUV
82.9
1
$29.01
$13.26
Gas CO2
72 kg
EV CO2
24 kg (67% 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.
Forecast as of Jul 19, 2026
Origin
Lantana, FL
Morning
in Lantana on Monday
Local time
7:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Partly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SE 6 to 9 mph24% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Tampa, FL
Morning
in Tampa on Monday
Local time
7:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
SE 5 to 8 mph42% chanceLive forecast
96°F
Dundee, FL
104 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 15m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly highway driving, with 96% of it on major roads. You'll encounter the longest continuous stretch on FL 60, covering 91.1 miles. Expect a high concentration of exits and merges as you navigate Florida's Turnpike and I-95 before transitioning to FL 60. The drive is mostly cruising on well-maintained roads.
96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 91.1 mi on FL 60.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on FL 60 and Florida's Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 26.4 miles in.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 207.2 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 26.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 27.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 104.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
125 ft7 ft
Total Climb
123 ft
Total Descent
115 ft
Highest Point
125 ft
~177.6 mi in
Elevation Range
118 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Lantana, FL and Tampa, FL, road signs point toward Orlando and Florida's Turnpike North.
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 15m. Total distance: 207.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 91.1 miles on FL 60. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $5.89 in tolls one way, starting with Florida's Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
Yes — we found about 12 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 12 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 26.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 27.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 104.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 4.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.5 hours — manageable with a long break at Tampa, FL, but most travelers stay overnight.
