Drive Time
2h 29m
Distance
145.4 mi
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$24
one way
The drive from Cypress Lake, FL to Clearwater, FL covers 145.4 miles and takes about 2h 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Winkler Road, Cypress Lake Drive, Summerlin Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.74 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
72.7 miles from Cypress Lake, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 14m into the drive .
Expect a 2h 29m drive with frequent turns across 145.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Winkler Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cypress Lake Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Summerlin Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Boy Scout Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Fowler Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Colonial Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 75 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 275 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Cypress Lake, FL and Clearwater, FL.
Start on Myerlee Country Club Boulevard
Turn left onto Winkler Road
Turn right onto Cypress Lake Drive
Turn left onto Summerlin Road
Continue on Boy Scout Drive
Continue on Fowler Street
Turn right onto Colonial Boulevard
Take the exit slight left toward I 75 North: Tampa, I-75 North
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward I 275 North: Saint Petersburg
Keep slight left
Merge slight right onto Sunshine Skyway Bridge
Take the exit slight right toward 54th Avenue North Westbound
Turn straight onto 54th Avenue North
Turn right onto 34th Street North
Continue on US Highway 19 North
Take the exit slight right toward FL 60: Seville Boulevard, Gulf To Bay
Continue on US 19 Northbound Frontage Road
Continue on Northbound Frontage Road
Take the exit slight left
Continue on Gulf to Bay Boulevard
Continue on Court Street
Turn right onto South Ft Harrison Avenue
Arrive at your destination
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
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 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 72.7 miles or 1h 14m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 2m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Clearwater, FL than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Cypress Lake, 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 Cypress Lake, FL
This is one driving day of about 145.4 miles and 2h 29m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 72.7 mi from Cypress Lake, FL · 1h 14m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
73 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 72.7 miles from Cypress Lake, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Clearwater, 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 Clearwater, FL.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$23.74 one way
$47.49 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $26.31 | $52.62 |
| premium | $4.90 | $28.03 | $56.05 |
| diesel | $4.35 | $24.90 | $49.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 50.9 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 43.6 | 0 | $15.27 | $6.98 |
| Efficient EV | 36.4 | 0 | $12.72 | $5.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 58.2 | 0 | $20.36 | $9.31 |
Gas CO2
51 kg
EV CO2
17 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Cypress Lake on Saturday
Local time
6:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Clearwater on Saturday
Local time
6:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
66°F
St. Petersburg, FL
73 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
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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