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Trip from Tampa, FL to Country Club, FL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 10, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 52m
Distance
263.9 mi
425 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$42
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 39m
★
6 AM
4h 53m
8 AM
5h 20m
10 AM
5h 2m
12 PM
4h 59m
3 PM
5h 3m
5 PM
5h 18m
8 PM
4h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tampa, FL
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Country Club, FL
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Trip Overview
Tampa to Country Club is 263.9 miles and takes about 4h 52m via I 75, with a fuel budget near $41 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Florida, primarily using the I 75 corridor for its efficiency. Given the high percentage of highway driving, this route is best suited for those prioritizing speed and directness between these two points. It's a straightforward option if you need to get from the Tampa area to Country Club without much fuss, especially with the relatively short duration.
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
131.9 miles from Tampa, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 24m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 250 mi | 4h 28m |
| Lee Roy Selmon Expressway | 7.8 mi | 9m |
| Northwest 186th Street | 2.6 mi | 5m |
| Bobolink Drive | 0.6 mi | 2m |
| East Jackson Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Royal Birkdale Drive | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Guy del Russo Parkway | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Saint Andrews Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 250 mi, about 4h 28m
Traffic on I-75
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 142 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~3,878 veh/hr typical · worst 4,646
Quietest
2 AM
~250 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
15.5×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 104 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 Tampa, FL and Country Club, FL.
1
Start on FL 60
118 ft
·
10 sec
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East Kennedy Boulevard
2
Turn left onto US 41 Business
296 ft
·
12 sec
·
North Tampa Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
3
Turn left onto US 41 Business; FL 60
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Jackson Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
Keep slight left at fork onto East Jackson Street
69 ft
·
3 sec
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East Jackson Street
5
Turn left onto North Nebraska Avenue
404 ft
·
9 sec
·
North Nebraska Avenue
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward FL 618 Toll East: Brandon
7
Merge onto FL 618 Toll
7.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 15A
Toward I 75 South: Naples
9
Merge onto I 75
56 mi
·
59 min
·
I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
181 mi
·
3 hr 14 min
·
I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
I 75
Toward Miami
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 75
9.7 mi
·
10 min
·
I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Exit 4
Toward SR 860: Northwest 186th Street, Miami Gardens Drive
Use the slight right lane.
14
Turn left onto Northwest 186th Street
2.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Northwest 186th Street
15
Turn left onto Bobolink Drive
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Bobolink Drive
16
Turn left onto Guy del Russo Parkway
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
Guy del Russo Parkway
17
Turn left onto East Saint Andrews Drive
102 ft
·
4 sec
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East Saint Andrews Drive
18
Turn right onto Royal Birkdale Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Royal Birkdale Drive
19
Turn right onto South Saint Andrews Drive
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
South Saint Andrews Drive
20
Arrive at destination
South Saint Andrews Drive
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 4h 52m drive, consider an early morning departure to avoid any potential midday traffic, particularly on the expressways around Tampa. With only one recommended stop and a total distance of 263.9 miles, you have flexibility in pacing your breaks. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you approach the final 50 miles, as services can become less frequent on some stretches of I 75. The estimated fuel cost is around $41, so budget accordingly.
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 131.9 miles from Tampa, FL, or about 2h 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 250 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 58 miles or 1h 4m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 131.9 miles or 2h 24m 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 54m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Country Club, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Tampa, 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 Tampa, FL
This is one driving day of about 263.9 miles and 4h 52m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 58 miles from Tampa, 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 I 75 for about 250 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
132 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 58 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 131.9 miles from Tampa, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 75 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 250 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Pilot Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Hillsborough County Rest Area Northbound
0.1 mi from route
Collier County Rest Area Southbound
0.1 mi from route
Charlotte County Truck Stop Northbound
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.2 mi from route
Collier County Rest Area Southbound
0.2 mi from route
Hillsborough County Rest Area Southbound
0.2 mi from route
Big Cypress National Preserve Access Area Northbound
0.2 mi from route
Big Cypress National Preserve Access Area Southbound
0.2 mi from route
10280
0.2 mi from route
ONE9 Travel Center
0.3 mi from route
Broward County Rest Area
0.3 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.4 mi from route
Service Plaza
1.5 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 175 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 259.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 41 Business / North Tampa Street
Turn left onto US 41 Business / North Tampa Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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US 41 Business; FL 60 / East Jackson Street
Turn left onto US 41 Business; FL 60 / East Jackson Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
8.7 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 75 South: Naples
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 15A
Toward I 75 South: Naples
7
246.2 mi into trip
|
~4h 26m in
|
I 75
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75 toward Miami
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Miami
8
259.2 mi into trip
|
~4h 40m in
Take the exit toward SR 860: Northwest 186th Street, Miami Gardens Drive
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 4
Toward SR 860: Northwest 186th Street, Miami Ga...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$42.34 one way
$84.68 round trip
$4.08/gal
25.4 MPG avg
92 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.45 | $46.22 | $92.45 |
| premium | $4.78 | $49.70 | $99.41 |
| diesel | $6.20 | $64.41 | $128.81 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.78
Selmon Expressway
(7.8 mi)
$0.78
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
$42
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$68–$93
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 92.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-05.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 79.2 | 0 | $27.71 | $12.67 |
| Efficient EV | 66 | 0 | $23.09 | $10.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 105.6 | 1 | $36.95 | $16.89 |
Gas CO2
92 kg
EV CO2
31 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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.
Origin
Tampa, FL
Morning in Tampa on Saturday
Local time
6:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
89°F
Partly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
ESE 8 to 12 mph
56% chance
Live forecast
Tropical Cyclone Local Statement
Tropical Cyclone Local Statement issued October 9 at 4:31AM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Tropical Cyclone Local Statement
Tropical Cyclone Local Statement issued October 9 at 5:30AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Destination
Country Club, FL
Morning in Country Club on Saturday
Local time
6:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
90°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SE 6 to 13 mph
23% chance
Live forecast
Tropical Cyclone Local Statement
Tropical Cyclone Local Statement issued October 9 at 4:31AM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Tropical Cyclone Local Statement
Tropical Cyclone Local Statement issued October 9 at 5:30AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
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
1 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
4h 52m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
De Soto National Memorial
National Memorial
In May 1539, Conquistador Hernando de Soto’s army of soldiers, hired mercenaries, craftsmen, and clergy made landfall in Tampa Bay. They were met with fierce resistance of indigenous people protecting...
9 mi from route
~23 min detour
Free
near mile 36.4
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is predominantly highway, with 98% of the trip on major roads like I 75 and Lee Roy Selmon Expressway. You'll experience a long stretch of 250 miles on I 75, meaning extended periods of consistent cruising. The transition to surface streets, like Northwest 186th Street, will occur near the end of your trip, indicated by a significant increase in exit density and potentially slower speeds as you approach your destination.
98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 250 mi on I 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and Lee Roy Selmon Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 41 Business / North Tampa Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 263.9 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: near the start (US 41 Business / North Tampa Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.1 miles (US 41 Business; FL 60 / East Jackson Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
40 ft
5 ft
Total Climb
45 ft
Total Descent
55 ft
Highest Point
40 ft
~18.8 mi in
Elevation Range
35 ft
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 Tampa, FL to Country Club, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Miami along the way.
Miami
246.2 mi in
|
~4h 26m
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via I 75
About the Cities
Starting in Tampa, FL
Full guide →Founded 1823
The city of Tampa is the county seat of Hillsborough County and the largest city on Florida's West Coast.
Top landmarks
- • Busch Gardens Tampa — African-themed animal theme park in Tampa, Florida
- • Union Station — main railway station in Tampa, Florida, United States
- • Falcon's Fury — drop tower attraction located at the Busch Gardens Tampa amusement park
Arriving in Country Club, FL
Full guide →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 4h 52m. Total distance: 263.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (98%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 250 miles on I 75. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.78 in tolls one way, starting with Selmon Expressway. 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 15 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 Country Club, 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 15 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 41 Business / North Tampa Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.1 miles (US 41 Business; FL 60 / East Jackson Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes — De Soto National Memorial. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.9 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.8 hours — manageable with a long break at Country Club, FL, but most travelers stay overnight.
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, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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