Drive Time
5h
Distance
264.8 mi
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$43
one way
The drive from Clearwater, FL to Avon Park, FL covers 264.8 miles and takes about 5h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Drew Street, Southbound Frontage Road, US 19 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $43.24 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
132.4 miles from Clearwater, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 30m into the drive .
Expect a 5h drive with frequent turns across 264.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Drew Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southbound Frontage Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 19 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 19 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 34th Street North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 54th Avenue North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 275 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Sunshine Skyway Bridge | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Clearwater, FL and Avon Park, FL.
Start on North Fort Harrison Avenue
Turn right onto Drew Street
Take the ramp slight right
Merge slight left onto Southbound Frontage Road
Take the exit straight toward US 19 South
Merge slight left onto US Highway 19 North
Keep slight left to continue on US Highway 19 North
Continue on 34th Street North
Turn left onto 54th Avenue North
Take the ramp slight right toward I 275 South
Merge slight left
Keep slight left
Merge slight right onto Sunshine Skyway Bridge
Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Naples
Merge slight left
Keep slight left
Keep slight right to continue on Port Everglades Expressway
Take the exit slight right toward SR 84 East: Marina Mile Boulevard
Turn straight onto I 595 East, SR 84 East
Keep slight left to continue on SR 84 East
Turn right onto Southwest 30th Avenue
At the end of the road, turn left onto Griffin Road
Turn slight left
Turn left onto Southwest 27th Avenue
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 80 miles or 1h 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 132.4 miles or 2h 30m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 6m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Avon Park, FL than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Clearwater, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Clearwater, FL
This is one driving day of about 264.8 miles and 5h.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 132.4 mi from Clearwater, FL · 2h 30m into the drive
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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 132.4 miles from Clearwater, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Avon Park, 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 Avon Park, FL.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$43.24 one way
$86.49 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $47.91 | $95.83 |
| premium | $4.90 | $51.04 | $102.08 |
| diesel | $4.35 | $45.35 | $90.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$43
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$68–$93
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 92.6 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 79.4 | 0 | $27.80 | $12.71 |
| Efficient EV | 66.2 | 0 | $23.17 | $10.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 105.9 | 1 | $37.07 | $16.95 |
Gas CO2
93 kg
EV CO2
31 kg (67% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Clearwater on Saturday
Local time
6:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Avon Park on Saturday
Local time
6:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
67°F
Punta Gorda, FL
132 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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