Origin
Clearwater, FL
Afternoon in Clearwater on Saturday
Local time
2:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clearwater, FL to Land O' Lakes, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
56m
Distance
38.1 mi
61 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 52m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 54m
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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Land O' Lakes, FL
Jose Valverde
Trip Overview
The drive from Clearwater, FL to Land O' Lakes, FL covers 38.1 miles and takes about 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Veterans Expressway, Courtney Campbell Causeway, North Dale Mabry Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11 miles on Veterans Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.06 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Expressway | 11 mi | 13m |
| Courtney Campbell Causeway | 8.2 mi | 10m |
| North Dale Mabry Highway | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| Drew Street | 4.2 mi | 8m |
| FL 589 Toll Express Lane | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| Land O' Lakes Boulevard | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Gulf to Bay Boulevard | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| FL 60 | 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 Land O' Lakes, 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
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
North Dale Mabry Highway
Use the left lane.
19
Turn straight onto US 41
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Land O' Lakes Boulevard
20
Turn right onto Bell Lake Road
290 ft
·
13 sec
·
Bell Lake Road
21
Turn left
207 ft
·
15 sec
22
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.1 miles from Clearwater, 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 165 decision points cluster between mile 4.9 and 28.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.06 one way
$12.13 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $6.60 | $13.19 |
| premium | $4.72 | $7.08 | $14.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.41 | $16.82 |
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
$6
Tolls
$1
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.4 | 0 | $4.00 | $1.83 |
| Efficient EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.33 | $1.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.33 | $2.44 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Land O' Lakes, FL
Afternoon in Land O' Lakes on Saturday
Local time
2:06 PM
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
56m 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?
38.1 mi in 56m — 39% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: Veterans Expressway.
39% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11 mi on Veterans Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 16 decision points packed into just 38.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 56m.
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.
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.
Between Clearwater, FL and Land O' Lakes, 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
About the Cities
Starting in Clearwater, FL
Full guide →Clearwater is a city in Pinellas County, a region in Florida. Perhaps most easily recognized as the headquarters city of the Church of Scientology, Clearwater also has miles of beautiful beaches and close proximity to other cities in the Tampa Bay area.
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 56m. Total distance: 38.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (39%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11 miles on Veterans Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.88 in tolls one way, starting with Veterans 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.
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 Land O' Lakes, 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 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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Land O' Lakes, FL before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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