Origin
Clearwater, FL
Morning in Clearwater on Monday
Local time
7:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clearwater, FL to Cantonment, FL
Drive Time
9h 3m
Distance
444.6 mi
716 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$74
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
8h 56m
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6 AM
9h 4m
8 AM
9h 20m
10 AM
9h 10m
12 PM
9h 8m
3 PM
9h 10m
5 PM
9h 19m
8 PM
8h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Clearwater, FL
Arian Fernandez
Cantonment, FL
Larry Milligan
Trip Overview
The drive from Clearwater, FL to Cantonment, FL covers 444.6 miles and takes about 9h 3m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on I 10, US 19, Florida Georgia Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 218.8 miles on I 10. At current regular gas prices, budget about $74.27 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
222.3 miles from Clearwater, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 59m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 9h 3m highway drive covering 444.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 10 and US 19. The longest continuous stretch is about 218.8 miles on I 10.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 10 is the longest continuous segment at about 218.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and US 19. You will hit about 17 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.4 miles in near Fairmont Street.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 444.6 miles you will encounter 17 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 1.4 miles (Fairmont Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 6.7 miles (US 19 Northbound Frontage Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 438.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.4 mi into trip
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~3m in
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Fairmont Street
Enter roundabout onto Fairmont Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
6.7 mi into trip
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~13m in
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US 19 Northbound Frontage Road
Turn left onto US 19 Northbound Frontage Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
438.2 mi into trip
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~8h 51m in
Take the exit toward US 90 Alternate
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 5
Toward US 90 Alternate
6
438.7 mi into trip
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~8h 52m in
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Pine Cone Drive
Turn left onto Pine Cone Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
439.3 mi into trip
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~8h 53m in
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CR 297A / County Road 297A
At end of road, turn left onto CR 297A / County Road 297A
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 218.8 mi | 3h 55m |
| US 19 | 206.7 mi | 4h 34m |
| Florida Georgia Parkway | 4.8 mi | 6m |
| County Road 297A | 4.6 mi | 7m |
| Sunset Point Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| North Belcher Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| North Fort Harrison Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Countryside Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 218.8 mi, about 3h 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clearwater, FL and Cantonment, FL.
1
Start on North Fort Harrison Avenue
1.1 mi
·
2 min
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North Fort Harrison Avenue
2
Turn right onto Marshall Street
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
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Marshall Street
3
Continue on Marshall Street
118 ft
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2 sec
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Marshall Street
4
Continue on Fulton Avenue
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
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Fulton Avenue
5
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Fairmont Street
33 ft
·
1 sec
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Fairmont Street
6
Exit the roundabout onto Fairmont Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
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Fairmont Street
7
Continue on Douglas Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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Douglas Avenue
8
Turn right onto Sunset Point Road
2.6 mi
·
4 min
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Sunset Point Road
9
Turn left onto North Belcher Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
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North Belcher Road
10
Keep slight right to continue on Countryside Boulevard
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Countryside Boulevard
11
Turn left onto US 19 Northbound Frontage Road
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
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US 19 Northbound Frontage Road
12
Take the ramp straight toward US 19 North
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
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US 19 North
13
Merge slight left
207 mi
·
4 hr 34 min
14
Continue on Florida Georgia Parkway
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Florida Georgia Parkway
15
Take the exit slight left toward I 10 West: Tallahassee
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
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I 10 West: Tallahassee
16
Merge slight left
219 mi
·
3 hr 55 min
17
Take the exit slight right toward US 90 Alternate
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
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US 90 Alternate
18
Turn slight right onto US 90 Alt East
243 ft
·
6 sec
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US 90 Alt East
19
Turn straight onto West Nine Mile Road
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
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West Nine Mile Road
20
Turn left onto Pine Cone Drive
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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Pine Cone Drive
21
At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road 297A
4.6 mi
·
7 min
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County Road 297A
22
Turn left onto Muscogee Road
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
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Muscogee Road
23
Turn right onto Taylor Street
259 ft
·
11 sec
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Taylor Street
24
Continue on Taylor Street
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
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Taylor Street
25
Continue on Taylor Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Taylor Street
26
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 222.3 miles from Clearwater, FL, or about 4h 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 218.8 miles.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 98 miles or 2h 15m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 222.3 miles or 4h 59m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 222.3 miles or 4h 59m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 7h 54m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cantonment, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Clearwater, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Clearwater, FL
Aim for roughly 222 miles and 4.5 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Cantonment, FL
Aim for roughly 222 miles and 4.5 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 98 miles from Clearwater, FL.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 10 for about 218.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 222.3 mi from Clearwater, FL · 4h 59m into the drive
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
222 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Gainesville, FLOvernight Options
Night 1
222 mi · about 4.5h in
A practical overnight split lands near Gainesville, FL after about 222 miles or 4.5 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 98 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 222.3 miles from Clearwater, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 10 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 218.8 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 222 miles or 4.5 hours on the road.
Arriving in Cantonment, FL
The final approach into Cantonment, FL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Cantonment, FL.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Cantonment, FL with some flexibility left in the schedule.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$74.27 one way
$148.54 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
156 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $80.45 | $160.90 |
| premium | $4.90 | $85.70 | $171.40 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $98.77 | $197.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$74
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$204–$314
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 155.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $47 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 133.4 | 1 | $46.68 | $21.34 |
| Efficient EV | 111.2 | 1 | $38.90 | $17.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 177.8 | 2 | $62.24 | $28.45 |
Gas CO2
156 kg
EV CO2
52 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Cantonment, FL
Morning in Cantonment on Monday
Local time
6:10 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
Time zone
1 hour earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
5 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
9h 3m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Clearwater, FL to Cantonment, FL covers 444.6 miles and takes about 9h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 10, US 19, Florida Georgia Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 222 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 222.3 miles from Clearwater, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $74.27 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 444.6 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles (Fairmont Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 6.7 miles (US 19 Northbound Frontage Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 438.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Clearwater, FL to Cantonment, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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