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Trip from Tampa, FL to Campbell, FL

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 22m

Distance

69.3 mi

112 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min
4 AM
1h 16m ★
6 AM
1h 23m
8 AM
1h 36m
10 AM
1h 27m
12 PM
1h 26m
3 PM
1h 28m
5 PM
1h 35m
8 PM
1h 19m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

city in Florida, United States

Tampa, FL

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Downtown Campbell, FL, FL

Campbell, FL

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Trip Overview

Tampa to Campbell is 69.3 miles and takes about 1 hour 22 minutes via I-4 and South Orange Blossom Trail, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This highway-focused drive stays within Florida, connecting two points in the same state. Most of the journey involves cruising on the interstate, making it a straightforward trip if you're looking for efficiency. With a recommended one-day duration, you can easily complete this drive without needing an overnight stay, allowing for a flexible schedule.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 4 57 mi 1h 2m
South Orange Blossom Trail 5.7 mi 9m
Osceola Polk Line Road 4.2 mi 6m
I 275 0.7 mi 1m
North Ashley Drive 0.3 mi <1m
Durwood Street 0.1 mi <1m
East Kennedy Boulevard <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 4 — 57 mi, about 1h 2m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tampa, FL and Campbell, FL.

1

Start on FL 60

400 ft · 17 sec · East Kennedy Boulevard
2

Turn right onto North Ashley Drive

0.3 mi · 49 sec · North Ashley Drive
Use the straight / right lanes.
3

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Toward I 275
4

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 20 sec
Toward I 275 North Use the slight right lane.
5

Merge onto I 275

0.7 mi · 1 min · I 275
6

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 42 sec
Exit 45B Toward I 4 East: Orlando Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
7

Continue on I 4

57 mi · 1 hr 2 min · I 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 30 sec
Exit 58 Toward CR 532: Poinciana, Kissimmee Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 14 sec
Toward Poinciana, Kissimmee Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
10

Continue on CR 532

4.2 mi · 6 min · Osceola Polk Line Road
Use the left lane.
11

At end of road, turn left onto US 17; US 92

5.6 mi · 8 min · South Orange Blossom Trail
Use the left lane.
12

Continue on US 17; US 92

0.1 mi · 22 sec · South Orange Blossom Trail
Use the left lane.
13

Turn right onto Durwood Street

0.1 mi · 25 sec · Durwood Street
14

Arrive at destination

Durwood Street

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Polk City, FL, FL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Polk City, FL

35 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Mango, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lakeland, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 34.7 miles from Tampa, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 59.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | North Ashley Drive

Turn right onto North Ashley Drive

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
8
0.6 mi into trip | ~1m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 275 North

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 275 North
7
1.5 mi into trip | ~2m in

Take the exit toward I 4 East: Orlando

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Exit 45B Toward I 4 East: Orlando
8
58.9 mi into trip | ~1h 6m in

Take the exit toward CR 532: Poinciana, Kissimmee

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 58 Toward CR 532: Poinciana, Kissimmee
9
59.1 mi into trip | ~1h 6m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Poinciana, Kissimmee

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward Poinciana, Kissimmee

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.03 one way

$22.06 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 24 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $12.00 $24.00
premium $4.72 $12.89 $25.77
diesel $5.61 $15.30 $30.60

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$11

Estimated CO2 emission: 24.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 20.8 0 $7.28 $3.33
Efficient EV 17.3 0 $6.06 $2.77
EV Truck/SUV 27.7 0 $9.70 $4.44

Gas CO2

24 kg

EV CO2

8 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 Apr 20, 2026

Origin

Tampa, FL

Late night in Tampa on Tuesday

Local time

5:11 AM

EDT

Current temp

84°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Campbell, FL

Late night in Campbell on Tuesday

Local time

5:11 AM

EDT

Current temp

89°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

90°F

Polk City, FL

35 mi in

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

1h 22m 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?

This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 83% of the mileage on major roads like I-4. You'll experience a longest uninterrupted stretch of 57 miles on I-4, offering a consistent pace for a significant portion of your journey. The drive begins with interstate travel before transitioning to South Orange Blossom Trail and Osceola Polk Line Road, which may offer a slightly different road feel as you approach your destination. Expect a generally fast-paced experience, characteristic of Florida's extensive highway network.

83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 57 mi on I 4.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 4 and South Orange Blossom Trail. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near North Ashley Drive.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 69.3 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (North Ashley Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 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.

Between Tampa, FL and Campbell, FL, road signs point toward Cr 532: Poinciana, Kissimmee and Poinciana.

Cr 532: Poinciana

58.9 mi in | ~1h 6m

Kissimmee

58.9 mi in | ~1h 6m

Poinciana

59.1 mi in | ~1h 6m

About the Cities

Starting 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 1h 22m. Total distance: 69.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 57 miles on I 4. 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 Campbell, 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 0.1 miles (North Ashley Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 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 Campbell, 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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