Origin
Lutz, FL
Late night in Lutz on Tuesday
Local time
4:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
87°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lutz, FL to Tampa, FL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
23m
Distance
14.8 mi
24 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lutz, FL
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Tampa, FL
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Lutz to Tampa is a quick, straightforward journey covering 14.9 miles. You can comfortably complete this trip in about 23 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day outing. Since the route stays entirely within Florida, you will experience a seamless transition between these two neighboring communities. With a fuel budget of just $2, it is an incredibly cost-effective commute or visit. You won't need to worry about booking overnight accommodations, as the short duration allows for maximum flexibility. Whether you are heading into the city for business or leisure, this direct path keeps your travel logistics simple and stress-free.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 275 | 8.2 mi | 10m |
| US 41 | 3 mi | 5m |
| 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 |
Longest stretch:
I 275
— 8.2 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lutz, FL and Tampa, FL.
1
Start on US 41
296 ft
·
5 sec
·
US 41
2
Continue on US 41
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
US 41
3
Keep slight right at fork onto US 41 Business
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
North Florida Avenue
4
Turn left onto FL 678
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
East Bearss Avenue
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
6
Merge onto I 275
8.2 mi
·
10 min
·
I 275
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 45A
Toward Downtown East-West
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork
251 ft
·
6 sec
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward Downtown East, Jefferson Street
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on North Orange Avenue
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
North Orange Avenue
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn straight onto Pierce Street
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Pierce Street
12
Turn right onto US 41 Business; FL 60
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
East Kennedy Boulevard
13
Arrive at destination
FL 60
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 3 and 14.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
US 41 Business / North Florida Avenue
Keep slight right at fork onto US 41 Business / North Florida Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
5.1 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
I 275
Merge onto I 275
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
13.3 mi into trip
|
~19m 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
13.8 mi into trip
|
~20m 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
14.6 mi into trip
|
~22m 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
$2.36 one way
$4.71 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $2.56 | $5.13 |
| premium | $4.72 | $2.75 | $5.50 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.27 | $6.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.55 | $0.71 |
| Efficient EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.30 | $0.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.07 | $0.95 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Late night in Tampa on Tuesday
Local time
4:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°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
3 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
23m 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 turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise. Because the highway share for this route is 0%, you will spend the entire 14.9 miles navigating surface streets like North Florida Avenue and East Bearss Avenue. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 0 miles on North Florida Avenue, indicating that you will encounter frequent intersections and varied local traffic patterns. This drive requires your full attention as you transition through the downtown East-West corridors. It is an urban navigation experience that demands steady focus rather than long-distance highway cruising.
76% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 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 is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 275 and US 41. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3 miles in near US 41 Business / North Florida Avenue.
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 8 decision points packed into just 14.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 23m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3 miles (US 41 Business / North Florida Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 5.1 miles (I 275): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.3 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 Lutz, FL to Tampa, FL, road signs begin pointing toward East-West along the way.
East-West
13.3 mi in
|
~19m
About the Cities
Arriving in Tampa, FL
Full guide →The city of Tampa is the county seat of Hillsborough County and the largest city on Florida's West Coast.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 14.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). 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: at 3 miles (US 41 Business / North Florida Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 5.1 miles (I 275): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.3 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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