Drive Time
7h 28m
Distance
348.4 mi
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$57
one way
The drive from St. Petersburg, FL to Callaway, FL covers 348.4 miles and takes about 7h 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 5th Avenue North, I 275 North, FL 60 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $56.90 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
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 44m into the drive .
Expect a 7h 28m drive with frequent turns across 348.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 5th Avenue North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 275 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| FL 60 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| FL 60 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Kennedy Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Veterans Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| FL 589 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between St. Petersburg, FL and Callaway, FL.
Start on 34th Street South
Turn right onto 5th Avenue North
Take the ramp left toward I 275 North
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward FL 60: Clearwater, Tampa International Airport, Kennedy Boulevard, West Shore Boulevard
Keep slight right to continue on FL 60 East: Kennedy Boulevard, West Shore Boulevard
Continue on West Kennedy Boulevard
Turn left onto Memorial Highway
Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Expressway
Keep slight left to continue on FL 589 Toll Express Lane
Merge slight left onto Veterans Expressway
Keep slight left to continue on FL 589 Toll Express Lane
Merge slight right onto Veterans Expressway
Keep slight left to continue on Suncoast Parkway
Take the exit slight right toward FL 44: Gulf to Lake Highway
Turn left onto Gulf to Lake Highway
Continue on Northeast 5th Street
Turn right onto Suncoast Boulevard
Continue on Young Boulevard
Turn left onto Hampton Springs Avenue
Turn right onto Bloxham Cutoff Road
At the end of the road, turn left onto Jackson Bluff Road
Continue on Blountstown Highway
Turn left
Turn left onto Star Avenue
Turn right onto Wewa Highway
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 174.2 miles or 3h 44m 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 11m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Callaway, FL than in the middle of the route.
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.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 174.2 mi from St. Petersburg, FL · 3h 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 174.2 miles from St. Petersburg, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$56.90 one way
$113.79 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $63.04 | $126.08 |
| premium | $4.90 | $67.16 | $134.31 |
| diesel | $4.35 | $59.67 | $119.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$57
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$82–$107
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 121.9 kg one way.
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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in St. Petersburg on Saturday
Local time
7:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Callaway on Saturday
Local time
6:50 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
60°F
Gainesville, FL
174 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
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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