Trip from St. Petersburg, FL to Callaway, FL

Drive Time

7h 28m

Distance

348.4 mi

561 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$58

one way

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Trip Overview

Traveling from St. Petersburg to Callaway covers 348.4 miles and typically takes about 7 hours and 28 minutes. Because this route is a turn-heavy local drive, it is best approached as a full-day commitment rather than a quick commute. You should budget approximately $58 for fuel to complete the journey. While the trip is manageable in one day, the high volume of local roads means you will spend less time on wide-open highways and more time navigating smaller stretches. This trip takes you from the central Gulf Coast region up into the Florida Panhandle, offering a complete cross-section of the state's geography. It is a practical choice if you prefer a more hands-on driving experience over a monotonous interstate route.

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

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

174.2 miles from St. Petersburg, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 36m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a diverse driving experience that shifts frequently between different road types. Only 28% of this journey is spent on highways, meaning the majority of your time is dedicated to local roads that require your full attention. You will navigate a series of turns, particularly when traveling along the Blountstown Highway and the Suncoast Parkway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 66.5-mile run on Young Boulevard, which offers a brief respite from the frequent course changes. Because the profile is turn-heavy, you should be prepared for a more active, technical drive than what a standard interstate cruise would provide.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Young Boulevard is the longest continuous segment at about 66.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 17.2 miles in.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 348.4 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 17.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.3 miles (FL 60 / Memorial Highway): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 20 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

17.2 mi into trip | ~22m in

Take the exit toward FL 60: Clearwater, Tampa International Airport, Kennedy Boulevard, West Shore Boulevard

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. Exit 39 Toward FL 60: Clearwater, Tampa International A...

17.7 mi into trip | ~23m in

Keep slight right at fork toward FL 60 East: Kennedy Boulevard, West Shore Boulevard

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward FL 60 East: Kennedy Boulevard, West Shor...

18.3 mi into trip | ~25m in | FL 60 / Memorial Highway

Turn left onto FL 60 / Memorial Highway toward FL 589 Toll: Tampa International Airport, Clearwater

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the left / straight lanes. Toward FL 589 Toll: Tampa International Airport...

19 mi into trip | ~26m in | FL 589 Toll / Veterans Expressway

Keep slight left at fork onto FL 589 Toll / Veterans Expressway toward FL 589 Toll

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward FL 589 Toll

32.3 mi into trip | ~43m in | FL 589 Toll / Suncoast Parkway

Keep slight left at fork onto FL 589 Toll / Suncoast Parkway toward Crystal River

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane. Toward Crystal River

Towns Along This Route

Between St. Petersburg, FL and Callaway, FL, road signs point toward Clearwater and Crystal River.

Clearwater

18.3 mi in | ~25m | via FL 60

Crystal River

32.3 mi in | ~43m | via FL 589 Toll

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Young Boulevard	66.5 mi	1h 25m
Suncoast Parkway	54.2 mi	59m
Blountstown Highway	49.2 mi	1h 7m
Suncoast Boulevard	47 mi	59m
Hampton Springs Avenue	38.6 mi	49m
Bloxham Cutoff Road	30.8 mi	42m
US 231	16.1 mi	20m
I 275	15.2 mi	18m

Longest stretch: Young Boulevard — 66.5 mi, about 1h 25m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between St. Petersburg, FL and Callaway, FL.

Start on US 19

0.4 mi · 1 min · 34th Street South

Use the none lane.

Turn right onto FL 595

1.2 mi · 2 min · 5th Avenue North

Use the none lane.

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 49 sec

Toward I 275 North

Merge onto I 275

15 mi · 18 min · I 275

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Exit 39 Toward FL 60: Clearwater, Tampa International Airport, Kennedy Boulevard, West Shore Boulevard Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 42 sec

Toward FL 60 East: Kennedy Boulevard, West Shore Boulevard Use the slight right lane.

Continue on West Kennedy Boulevard

0.3 mi · 31 sec · West Kennedy Boulevard

Use the straight lane.

Turn left onto FL 60

0.7 mi · 1 min · Memorial Highway

Toward FL 589 Toll: Tampa International Airport, Clearwater Use the left / straight lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto FL 589 Toll

4.5 mi · 6 min · Veterans Expressway

Toward FL 589 Toll Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto FL 589 Toll

3.2 mi · 4 min · FL 589 Toll Express Lane

Merge onto FL 589 Toll

0.6 mi · 48 sec · Veterans Expressway

Keep slight left at fork onto FL 589 Toll

4.6 mi · 5 min · FL 589 Toll Express Lane

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto FL 589 Toll

0.4 mi · 27 sec · Veterans Expressway

Keep slight left at fork onto FL 589 Toll

54 mi · 59 min · Suncoast Parkway

Toward Crystal River Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 43 sec

Toward FL 44: Gulf to Lake Highway

Turn left onto FL 44

4.8 mi · 7 min · Gulf to Lake Highway

Continue on FL 44

0.9 mi · 1 min · Northeast 5th Street

Use the none lane.

Turn right onto US 19; US 98

47 mi · 59 min · Suncoast Boulevard

Use the right lane.

Continue on US 19; US 98; US 27 Alternate

67 mi · 1 hr 25 min · Young Boulevard

Turn left onto US 98

39 mi · 49 min · Hampton Springs Avenue

Turn right onto FL 267

31 mi · 42 min · Bloxham Cutoff Road

Use the none lane.

At end of road, turn left onto FL 20; FL 267

0.7 mi · 57 sec · Jackson Bluff Road

Continue on FL 20; FL 267

49 mi · 1 hr 7 min · Blountstown Highway

Turn left onto US 231

16 mi · 20 min · US 231

Turn left onto CR 2293; CR 2315

6.7 mi · 10 min · Star Avenue

Turn right onto FL 22

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Wewa Highway

Arrive at destination

FL 22

Trip Plan

To keep your energy high, plan for at least two deliberate stops throughout your 7-hour and 28-minute journey. Aim to depart early in the morning to maximize daylight, as navigating turn-heavy local roads is significantly easier when you have clear visibility. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially while traversing the longer stretches, as local roads may not offer as many service stations as major interstates. Since this route relies heavily on secondary roads, use your GPS consistently to stay on track through the various turns. By spacing your two stops evenly, you can break up the intensity of the drive and arrive in Callaway feeling refreshed rather than fatigued.

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 174.2 miles from St. Petersburg, FL, or about 3h 36m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 66.5 miles.

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 35m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 174.2 miles or 3h 36m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 6h 7m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Callaway, FL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving St. Petersburg, 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.

Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

Day 1

Settle into the route from St. Petersburg, FL

This is one driving day of about 348.4 miles and 7h 28m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from St. Petersburg, FL.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on Young Boulevard for about 66.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 174.2 mi from St. Petersburg, FL · 3h 36m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Gainesville, FL

174 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

Clearwater, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lake City, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 174.2 miles from St. Petersburg, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Young Boulevard if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 66.5 miles.

Arriving in Callaway, FL

The final approach into Callaway, 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 Callaway, FL.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$58.20 one way

$116.40 round trip

$4.24/gal 25.4 MPG avg 122 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$63.04	$126.08
premium	$4.90	$67.16	$134.31
diesel	$5.64	$77.40	$154.80

Estimated Tolls: $3.69

Suncoast Parkway (54.2 mi) $3.25

Veterans Expressway (5.5 mi) $0.44

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$58

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$87–$112

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 121.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $37 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	104.5	1	$36.58	$16.72
Efficient EV	87.1	0	$30.48	$13.94
EV Truck/SUV	139.4	1	$48.78	$22.30

Gas CO2

122 kg

EV CO2

41 kg (66% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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.

Forecast data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

St. Petersburg, FL

Afternoon in St. Petersburg on Sunday

Local time

2:20 PM

EDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Callaway, FL

Afternoon in Callaway on Sunday

Local time

1:20 PM

CDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

1 hour earlier

The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.

Temperature spread

2 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

7h 28m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from St. Petersburg, FL to Callaway, FL covers 348.4 miles and takes about 7h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Young Boulevard, Suncoast Parkway, Blountstown Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 174.2 miles from St. Petersburg, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $58.20 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Between St. Petersburg, FL and Callaway, FL, road signs point toward Clearwater and Crystal River.

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