Origin
Lealman, FL
Late night in Lealman on Friday
Local time
3:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lealman, FL to Clearwater, FL
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
25m
Distance
15 mi
24 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lealman, FL
Larry Milligan
Clearwater, FL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Lealman, FL to Clearwater, FL covers 15 miles and takes about 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US Highway 19 North, Gulf to Bay Boulevard, Court Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.1 miles on US Highway 19 North. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.39 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 15 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (63%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 25m highway drive covering 15 miles, with most of the trip on US Highway 19 North and Gulf to Bay Boulevard. The longest continuous stretch is about 9.1 miles on US Highway 19 North.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US Highway 19 North is the longest continuous segment at about 9.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Highway 19 North and Gulf to Bay Boulevard. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 19 / 34th Street North.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 25m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 19 / 34th Street North): Navigation decision point; at 9.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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US 19 / 34th Street North
Turn right onto US 19 / 34th Street North
Navigation decision point
7
9.7 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward FL 60: Seville Boulevard, Gulf To Bay
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward FL 60: Seville Boulevard, Gulf To Bay
6
10.4 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
14.8 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
South Ft Harrison Avenue
Turn right onto South Ft Harrison Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Lealman, FL to Clearwater, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Gulf To Bay along the way.
Gulf To Bay
9.7 mi in
|
~14m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US Highway 19 North | 9.1 mi | 12m |
| Gulf to Bay Boulevard | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| Court Street | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| 34th Street North | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| US 19 Northbound Frontage Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South Ft Harrison Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Northbound Frontage Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 54th Avenue North | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US Highway 19 North
— 9.1 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lealman, FL and Clearwater, FL.
1
Start on 54th Avenue North
67 ft
·
5 sec
·
54th Avenue North
2
Turn right onto US 19
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
34th Street North
3
Continue on US 19
9.1 mi
·
12 min
·
US Highway 19 North
Use the left lane.
4
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Toward FL 60: Seville Boulevard, Gulf To Bay
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Continue on US 19 Northbound Frontage Road
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
US 19 Northbound Frontage Road
6
Continue on Northbound Frontage Road
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Northbound Frontage Road
7
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on FL 60
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Gulf to Bay Boulevard
9
Continue on FL 60
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Court Street
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn right onto South Ft Harrison Avenue
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
South Ft Harrison Avenue
Use the right lane.
11
Arrive at destination
North Fort Harrison Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.39 one way
$4.78 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $2.60 | $5.19 |
| premium | $4.72 | $2.79 | $5.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.31 | $6.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.58 | $0.72 |
| Efficient EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.31 | $0.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6 | 0 | $2.10 | $0.96 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Late night in Clearwater on Friday
Local time
3:23 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
17 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
25m 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 Lealman, FL to Clearwater, FL covers 15 miles and takes about 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US Highway 19 North, Gulf to Bay Boulevard, Court Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.5 miles from Lealman, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.39 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 straightforward 25m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 19 / 34th Street North): Navigation decision point; at 9.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Lealman, FL to Clearwater, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Gulf To Bay along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include De Soto National Memorial.
Data sources
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the methodology page.
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