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Trip from Tampa, FL to Campbell, FL

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 22m

Distance

69.3 mi

112 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min
4 AM
1h 16m ★
6 AM
1h 23m
8 AM
1h 36m
10 AM
1h 27m
12 PM
1h 26m
3 PM
1h 28m
5 PM
1h 35m
8 PM
1h 19m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

city in Florida, United States

Tampa, FL

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Downtown Campbell, FL, FL

Campbell, FL

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Trip Overview

Tampa to Campbell is 69.3 miles and takes about 1 hour 22 minutes via I-4 and South Orange Blossom Trail, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This highway-focused drive stays within Florida, connecting two points in the same state. Most of the journey involves cruising on the interstate, making it a straightforward trip if you're looking for efficiency. With a recommended one-day duration, you can easily complete this drive without needing an overnight stay, allowing for a flexible schedule.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 22m. Total distance: 69.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 83% of the mileage on major roads like I-4. You'll experience a longest uninterrupted stretch of 57 miles on I-4, offering a consistent pace for a significant portion of your journey. The drive begins with interstate travel before transitioning to South Orange Blossom Trail and Osceola Polk Line Road, which may offer a slightly different road feel as you approach your destination. Expect a generally fast-paced experience, characteristic of Florida's extensive highway network.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 4 is the longest continuous segment at about 57 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 4 and South Orange Blossom Trail. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near North Ashley Drive.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 69.3 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (North Ashley Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

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

6
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | North Ashley Drive

Turn right onto North Ashley Drive

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
8
0.6 mi into trip | ~1m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 275 North

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 275 North
7
1.5 mi into trip | ~2m in

Take the exit toward I 4 East: Orlando

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Exit 45B Toward I 4 East: Orlando
8
58.9 mi into trip | ~1h 6m in

Take the exit toward CR 532: Poinciana, Kissimmee

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 58 Toward CR 532: Poinciana, Kissimmee
9
59.1 mi into trip | ~1h 6m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Poinciana, Kissimmee

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

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward Poinciana, Kissimmee

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Tampa, FL and Campbell, FL, road signs point toward Cr 532: Poinciana, Kissimmee and Poinciana.

Cr 532: Poinciana

58.9 mi in | ~1h 6m

Kissimmee

58.9 mi in | ~1h 6m

Poinciana

59.1 mi in | ~1h 6m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 4 57 mi 1h 2m
South Orange Blossom Trail 5.7 mi 9m
Osceola Polk Line Road 4.2 mi 6m
I 275 0.7 mi 1m
North Ashley Drive 0.3 mi <1m
Durwood Street 0.1 mi <1m
East Kennedy Boulevard <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 4 — 57 mi, about 1h 2m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tampa, FL and Campbell, FL.

1

Start on FL 60

400 ft · 17 sec · East Kennedy Boulevard
2

Turn right onto North Ashley Drive

0.3 mi · 49 sec · North Ashley Drive
Use the straight / right lanes.
3

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Toward I 275
4

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 20 sec
Toward I 275 North Use the slight right lane.
5

Merge onto I 275

0.7 mi · 1 min · I 275
6

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 42 sec
Exit 45B Toward I 4 East: Orlando Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
7

Continue on I 4

57 mi · 1 hr 2 min · I 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 30 sec
Exit 58 Toward CR 532: Poinciana, Kissimmee Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 14 sec
Toward Poinciana, Kissimmee Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
10

Continue on CR 532

4.2 mi · 6 min · Osceola Polk Line Road
Use the left lane.
11

At end of road, turn left onto US 17; US 92

5.6 mi · 8 min · South Orange Blossom Trail
Use the left lane.
12

Continue on US 17; US 92

0.1 mi · 22 sec · South Orange Blossom Trail
Use the left lane.
13

Turn right onto Durwood Street

0.1 mi · 25 sec · Durwood Street
14

Arrive at destination

Durwood Street

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 34.7 mi from Tampa, FL · 39m into the drive

Downtown Polk City, FL, FL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Polk City, FL

35 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

Mango, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lakeland, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 34.7 miles from Tampa, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Campbell, FL

The final approach into Campbell, FL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.03 one way

$22.06 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 24 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $12.00 $24.00
premium $4.72 $12.89 $25.77
diesel $5.61 $15.30 $30.60

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$11

Estimated CO2 emission: 24.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 20.8 0 $7.28 $3.33
Efficient EV 17.3 0 $6.06 $2.77
EV Truck/SUV 27.7 0 $9.70 $4.44

Gas CO2

24 kg

EV CO2

8 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Tampa, FL

Afternoon in Tampa on Friday

Local time

2:52 PM

EDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Campbell, FL

Afternoon in Campbell on Friday

Local time

2:52 PM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

81°F

Polk City, FL

35 mi in

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

4 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

1h 22m 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 Tampa, FL to Campbell, FL covers 69.3 miles and takes about 1h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 4, South Orange Blossom Trail, Osceola Polk Line Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 34.7 miles from Tampa, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.03 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 69.3 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (North Ashley Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Between Tampa, FL and Campbell, FL, road signs point toward Cr 532: Poinciana, Kissimmee and Poinciana.

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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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