Origin
Land O' Lakes, FL
Morning in Land O' Lakes on Saturday
Local time
6:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Land O' Lakes, FL to Clearwater, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
49m
Distance
37.9 mi
61 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Land O' Lakes, FL
Jose Valverde
Clearwater, FL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Land O' Lakes, FL to Clearwater, FL covers 37.9 miles and takes about 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Bell Lake Road, Land O' Lakes Boulevard, North Dale Mabry Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.19 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 49m. Total distance: 37.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 49m drive with frequent turns across 37.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Bell Lake Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Land O' Lakes, FL to Clearwater, FL is easy. At 49m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Land O' Lakes, FL to Clearwater, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bell Lake Road | — | — |
| Land O' Lakes Boulevard | — | — |
| North Dale Mabry Highway | — | — |
| Veterans Expressway | — | — |
| FL 589 | — | — |
| FL 60 West | — | — |
| Clearwater | — | — |
| Gulf to Bay Boulevard | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Bell Lake Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Land O' Lakes, FL and Clearwater, FL.
1
Start on the route
207 ft
·
19 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto Bell Lake Road
289 ft
·
10 sec
·
Bell Lake Road
3
Turn left onto Land O' Lakes Boulevard
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Land O' Lakes Boulevard
4
Keep slight right to continue on North Dale Mabry Highway
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
North Dale Mabry Highway
5
Turn right onto Veterans Expressway
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Veterans Expressway
6
Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Expressway
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Veterans Expressway
7
Keep slight left to continue on FL 589 Toll Express Lane
5.3 mi
·
6 min
·
FL 589 Toll Express Lane
8
Merge slight right onto Veterans Expressway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Veterans Expressway
9
Take the exit slight right toward FL 60 West: Clearwater
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
FL 60 West: Clearwater
10
Continue on Clearwater
9.1 mi
·
12 min
·
Clearwater
11
Continue on Gulf to Bay Boulevard
4.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Gulf to Bay Boulevard
12
Continue on Court Street
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Court Street
13
Turn right onto South Ft Harrison Avenue
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
South Ft Harrison Avenue
14
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19 mi from Land O' Lakes, FL · 24m into the drive
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 37.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19 miles from Land O' Lakes, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Clearwater, FL
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Clearwater, 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
$6.19 one way
$12.38 round trip
$4.15/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $6.86 | $13.72 |
| premium | $4.90 | $7.31 | $14.61 |
| diesel | $4.35 | $6.49 | $12.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.3 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.4 | 0 | $3.98 | $1.82 |
| Efficient EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.32 | $1.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.31 | $2.43 |
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
Clearwater, FL
Morning in Clearwater on Saturday
Local time
6:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
49m 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 Land O' Lakes, FL to Clearwater, FL covers 37.9 miles and takes about 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Bell Lake Road, Land O' Lakes Boulevard, North Dale Mabry Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19 miles from Land O' Lakes, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.19 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.
The drive from Land O' Lakes, FL to Clearwater, FL is easy. At 49m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Land O' Lakes, FL to Clearwater, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Land O' Lakes, FL to Clearwater, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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