Origin
Clearwater, FL
Late night in Clearwater on Friday
Local time
5:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Clearwater, FL to Cheval, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
53m
Distance
33.7 mi
54 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 49m
★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Clearwater, FL
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Cheval, FL
Matt Fitz Gibaud
Trip Overview
This straightforward 33.7-mile drive from Clearwater to Cheval, Florida, is easily manageable within a single day, taking approximately 53 minutes. The journey involves a mix of major roadways, including Veterans Expressway and Courtney Campbell Causeway, with about 44% of the route utilizing highways. With a projected fuel cost of around $5, this trip is quite budget-friendly. The overall feel is a practical, mixed drive that's perfect for a quick commute or a short excursion within the Florida region. No overnight stays are necessary for this relatively short distance.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 33.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (44%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a mixed driving experience on this route, blending faster highway segments with more local road sections. Forty-four percent of your travel will be on highways, offering stretches of quicker movement. The longest uninterrupted drive you'll encounter is an 11-mile segment on Veterans Expressway, allowing for a consistent pace. As you transition between Veterans Expressway, Courtney Campbell Causeway, and Drew Street, the character of the drive will shift, providing variety as you progress toward your destination.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Veterans Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 11 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 17 decision points packed into just 33.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 53m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
7
4.9 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
15.8 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward FL 589 North Toll: Veterans Expressway, Air Cargo
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward FL 589 North Toll: Veterans Expressway,...
7
16.9 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Keep slight left at fork toward FL 589 Toll North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward FL 589 Toll North
6
23.3 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
FL 589 Toll / Veterans Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto FL 589 Toll / Veterans Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
28.3 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
FL 568 Toll / Veterans Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto FL 568 Toll / Veterans Expressway toward FL 568 Toll: Dale Mabry Highway, to FL 597
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward FL 568 Toll: Dale Mabry Highway, to FL 5...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Clearwater, FL and Cheval, FL, road signs point toward Air Cargo, Cr 576, : Air Cargo and To Fl 597.
Air Cargo
15.8 mi in
|
~25m
Cr 576
16.6 mi in
|
~26m
|
via Memorial Highway
: Air Cargo
16.6 mi in
|
~26m
|
via Memorial Highway
To Fl 597
28.3 mi in
|
~41m
|
via FL 568 Toll
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Expressway | 11 mi | 13m |
| Courtney Campbell Causeway | 8.2 mi | 10m |
| Drew Street | 4.2 mi | 8m |
| FL 589 Toll Express Lane | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| Gulf to Bay Boulevard | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Cheval Boulevard | 1.3 mi | 5m |
| FL 60 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| North Dale Mabry Highway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Expressway
— 11 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clearwater, FL and Cheval, FL.
1
Start on North Fort Harrison Avenue
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
North Fort Harrison Avenue
2
Turn right onto Drew Street
4.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Drew Street
3
Take the ramp
198 ft
·
5 sec
Use the right lane.
4
Merge onto Southbound Frontage Road
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
Southbound Frontage Road
5
Continue on this road
376 ft
·
7 sec
·
this road
6
Take the exit
233 ft
·
6 sec
Use the left lane.
7
Merge onto FL 60
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Gulf to Bay Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on FL 60
8.2 mi
·
10 min
·
Courtney Campbell Causeway
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on FL 60
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
FL 60
10
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward FL 589 North Toll: Veterans Expressway, Air Cargo
Use the slight left lane.
11
Merge onto Memorial Highway
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Memorial Highway
Toward FL 589 Toll, CR 576, : Air Cargo
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward FL 589 Toll North
Use the slight left lane.
13
Merge onto FL 589 Toll
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Veterans Expressway
Use the straight lane.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto FL 589 Toll
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
FL 589 Toll Express Lane
15
Merge onto FL 589 Toll
0.6 mi
·
48 sec
·
Veterans Expressway
16
Keep slight right at fork onto FL 589 Toll
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Veterans Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight right at fork onto FL 568 Toll
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Veterans Expressway
Toward FL 568 Toll: Dale Mabry Highway, to FL 597
18
Turn left onto FL 597
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Dale Mabry Highway
Use the left lane.
19
Turn left onto Cheval Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Cheval Boulevard
Use the left lane.
20
Continue on Cheval Boulevard
0.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Cheval Boulevard
21
Turn right onto Biarritz Avenue
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Biarritz Avenue
22
Turn left onto Place Marquette
265 ft
·
11 sec
·
Place Marquette
23
Arrive at destination
Place Marquette
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.8 mi from Clearwater, FL · 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 33.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.8 miles from Clearwater, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Cheval, FL
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Cheval, FL if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.36 one way
$10.73 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $5.84 | $11.67 |
| premium | $4.72 | $6.27 | $12.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.44 | $14.88 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.88
Veterans Expressway
(11 mi)
$0.88
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$1
Total
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.54 | $1.62 |
| Efficient EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.95 | $1.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.72 | $2.16 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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.
Destination
Cheval, FL
Late night in Cheval on Friday
Local time
5:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°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
6 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
53m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Clearwater, FL to Cheval, FL covers 33.7 miles and takes about 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Expressway, Courtney Campbell Causeway, Drew Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.8 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 $5.36 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a short but busy drive. With 17 decision points packed into just 33.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 53m.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Clearwater, FL and Cheval, FL, road signs point toward Air Cargo, Cr 576, : Air Cargo and To Fl 597.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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