Trip from Tampa, FL to Lehigh Acres, FL

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 44m

Distance

139.9 mi

225 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$22

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

8 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min

4 AM

2h 33m ★

6 AM

2h 44m

8 AM

3h 6m

10 AM

2h 52m

12 PM

2h 50m

3 PM

2h 53m

5 PM

3h 5m

8 PM

2h 38m

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

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census designated place in Lee County, Florida, United States

Lehigh Acres, FL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Tampa, FL to Lehigh Acres, FL covers 139.9 miles and takes about 2h 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 75, Lee Roy Selmon Expressway, Lee Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 118 miles on I 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.27 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

69.9 miles from Tampa, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 17m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 75	118 mi	2h 6m
Lee Roy Selmon Expressway	7.8 mi	9m
Lee Boulevard	7.7 mi	13m
SR 82	2.4 mi	3m
West 5th Street	1.3 mi	5m
East Jackson Street	0.5 mi	1m
Richmond Avenue North	0.5 mi	1m
Williams Avenue	0.2 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: I 75 — 118 mi, about 2h 6m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on FL 60

118 ft · 10 sec · East Kennedy Boulevard

Turn left onto US 41 Business

296 ft · 12 sec · North Tampa Street

Use the left / straight lanes.

Turn left onto US 41 Business; FL 60

0.5 mi · 1 min · East Jackson Street

Use the left / straight lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto East Jackson Street

69 ft · 3 sec · East Jackson Street

Turn left onto North Nebraska Avenue

404 ft · 9 sec · North Nebraska Avenue

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 20 sec

Toward FL 618 Toll East: Brandon

Merge onto FL 618 Toll

7.8 mi · 9 min · Lee Roy Selmon Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

0.5 mi · 33 sec

Exit 15A Toward I 75 South: Naples

Merge onto I 75

56 mi · 59 min · I 75

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75

62 mi · 1 hr 6 min · I 75

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 56 sec

Exit 138 Toward SR 82: Fort Myers, Immokalee Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn left onto FL 82

0.2 mi · 16 sec · Dr Martin Luther King Boulevard

Continue on FL 82

2.4 mi · 3 min · SR 82

Turn left onto CR 884

7.7 mi · 13 min · Lee Boulevard

Use the straight lane.

Turn left onto Williams Avenue

0.2 mi · 31 sec · Williams Avenue

Turn right onto West 5th Street

1.3 mi · 5 min · West 5th Street

Turn left onto Richmond Avenue North

0.5 mi · 1 min · Richmond Avenue North

Arrive at destination

Richmond Avenue North

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 69.9 miles from Tampa, FL, or about 1h 17m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 118 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 31 miles or 35m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 69.9 miles or 1h 17m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 5m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Tampa, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Tampa, FL

This is one driving day of about 139.9 miles and 2h 44m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 miles from Tampa, FL.

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

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 118 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lake Sarasota, FL

70 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

Bradenton, FL

Fuel and coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Tampa, Florida

Hours: 7:30 am–9 pm

+18138125025

Visit website

The Lab Coffee - West Tampa

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10

Tampa, Florida

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

Visit website

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 69.9

Venice, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

2.2 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 69.9

Venice, Florida

+18555675853

Visit website

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 40

Bradenton, Florida

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

Visit website

Showmen's Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 10

Riverview, Florida

Hours: 12–5 pm

+18136713503

Visit website

Big Cat Habitat

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 59.9

Sarasota, Florida

Hours: 12–4 pm

+19413716377

Visit website

Epps Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour

Tampa, Florida

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+18132745161

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 127.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 41 Business / North Tampa Street

Turn left onto US 41 Business / North Tampa Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight lanes.

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 41 Business; FL 60 / East Jackson Street

Turn left onto US 41 Business; FL 60 / East Jackson Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight lanes.

8.7 mi into trip | ~11m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 75 South: Naples

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Exit 15A Toward I 75 South: Naples

64.9 mi into trip | ~1h 12m in | I 75

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

127.2 mi into trip | ~2h 18m in

Take the exit toward SR 82: Fort Myers, Immokalee

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 138 Toward SR 82: Fort Myers, Immokalee

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$22.27 one way

$44.54 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 49 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.40	$24.22	$48.45
premium	$4.72	$26.01	$52.03
diesel	$5.61	$30.89	$61.78

Estimated Tolls: $0.78

Selmon Expressway (7.8 mi) $0.78

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

$22

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$48–$73

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 48.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

8 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Winn-Dixie - Tesla Supercharger

Tampa, FL

Tesla

10 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Tampa, FL

Tesla

10 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Tampa, FL

Tesla

8 DCFC

Bill Currie Ford - DCFC

Tampa, FL

Blink Network

6 DCFC

Taubman International Plaza (Tampa, FL)

Tampa, FL

Electrify America

6 DCFC

Level 3 28 Kw Charger Reo Street

Tampa, FL

CHARGELAB

2 DCFC

Courtesy Nissan - Tampa

Tampa, FL

Non-Networked

1 DCFC

C-HYUNDAI CPE2

Tampa, FL

ChargePoint Network

1 DCFC

Tesla: 3 Blink Network: 1 Non-Networked: 1 ChargePoint Network: 1 Electrify America: 1 CHARGELAB: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	42	$14.69	$6.72
Efficient EV	35	$12.24	$5.60
EV Truck/SUV	56	$19.59	$8.95

Gas CO2

49 kg

EV CO2

16 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 Saturday

Local time

1:56 PM

EDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lehigh Acres, FL

Afternoon in Lehigh Acres on Saturday

Local time

1:56 PM

EDT

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

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

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

2h 44m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

De Soto National Memorial

National Memorial

In May 1539, Conquistador Hernando de Soto’s army of soldiers, hired mercenaries, craftsmen, and clergy made landfall in Tampa Bay. They were met with fierce resistance of indigenous people protecting...

8 mi from route ~21 min detour Free near mile 38.6

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

This is a 2h 44m highway drive covering 139.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 75 and Lee Roy Selmon Expressway. The longest continuous stretch is about 118 miles on I 75.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 75 is the longest continuous segment at about 118 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and Lee Roy Selmon Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 41 Business / North Tampa Street.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 139.9 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: near the start (US 41 Business / North Tampa Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.1 miles (US 41 Business; FL 60 / East Jackson Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

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 Tampa, FL to Lehigh Acres, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Immokalee along the way.

Immokalee

127.2 mi in | ~2h 18m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 44m. Total distance: 139.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 44m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Tampa, FL to Lehigh Acres, FL covers 139.9 miles and takes about 2h 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 75, Lee Roy Selmon Expressway, Lee Boulevard. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 69.9 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 $22.27 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.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

On the drive from Tampa, FL to Lehigh Acres, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Immokalee along the way.

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, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

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Tesla Supercharger

ChargePoint Charging Station

Magic Carpet Glide

Perry Harvey Sr. Park

The Florida Aquarium

Iconic Tampa Bay

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Showmen's Museum

Big Cat Habitat

Epps Park

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Tampa, FL

Lehigh Acres, FL

Same local time

2 degrees cooler at arrival

2h 44m on the road

National Parks Near This Route

De Soto National Memorial

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

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What are the main roads on this route?

Is this a good same-day trip?

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