Origin
Wallace, FL
Afternoon in Wallace on Thursday
Local time
3:34 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wallace, FL to St. Petersburg, FL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
8h 56m
Distance
450.1 mi
724 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$72
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
8h 48m
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6 AM
8h 56m
8 AM
9h 13m
10 AM
9h 2m
12 PM
9h 0m
3 PM
9h 3m
5 PM
9h 12m
8 PM
8h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wallace, FL
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St. Petersburg, FL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Wallace, FL to St. Petersburg, FL covers 450.1 miles and takes about 8h 56m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on I 10, US 19, Suncoast Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 193 miles on I 10. At current regular gas prices, budget about $71.64 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
225 miles from Wallace, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 17m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 8h 56m highway drive covering 450.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 10 and US 19. The longest continuous stretch is about 193 miles on I 10.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 10 is the longest continuous segment at about 193 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and US 19. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 210.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 450.1 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 210.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 302.7 miles (US 19; US 98; US 27 Alternate): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 419.8 miles (FL 589 Toll / Veterans Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
210.2 mi into trip
|
~3h 58m in
Take the exit toward US 19: Florida-Georgia Parkway, Monticello, Perry
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 225
Toward US 19: Florida-Georgia Parkway, Monticel...
6
302.7 mi into trip
|
~5h 55m in
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US 19; US 98; US 27 Alternate
Keep slight right at fork onto US 19; US 98; US 27 Alternate
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
419.8 mi into trip
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~8h 16m in
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FL 589 Toll / Veterans Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto FL 589 Toll / Veterans Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
430.6 mi into trip
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~8h 30m in
|
FL 60 / Memorial Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto FL 60 / Memorial Highway toward FL 60: Tampa, St. Petersburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward FL 60: Tampa, St. Petersburg
8
448 mi into trip
|
~8h 51m in
Take the exit toward FL 595: Treasure Island, Florida Orange Groves Winery
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 23B
Toward FL 595: Treasure Island, Florida Orange...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Wallace, FL and St. Petersburg, FL, road signs point toward Monticello and Perry.
Monticello
210.2 mi in
|
~3h 58m
Perry
210.2 mi in
|
~3h 58m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 193 mi | 3h 26m |
| US 19 | 110.2 mi | 2h 19m |
| Suncoast Parkway | 54.3 mi | 58m |
| Florida Georgia Parkway | 37.2 mi | 47m |
| I 275 | 15.4 mi | 18m |
| Berryhill Road | 8.7 mi | 16m |
| Veterans Expressway | 6.9 mi | 8m |
| FL 589 Toll Express Lane | 5.3 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 193 mi, about 3h 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wallace, FL and St. Petersburg, FL.
1
Start on CR 197
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Chumuckla Highway
2
Turn left onto CR 184A
8.7 mi
·
16 min
·
Berryhill Road
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on Berryhill Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Berryhill Street
4
Continue on Willing Street
472 ft
·
23 sec
·
Willing Street
5
Turn left onto US 90; FL 87
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Caroline Street
6
Turn right onto FL 87
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
FL 87
7
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 10 East: Tallahassee
8
Merge onto I 10
193 mi
·
3 hr 26 min
·
I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 225
Toward US 19: Florida-Georgia Parkway, Monticello, Perry
10
Turn right onto US 19
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Florida Georgia Parkway
11
At end of road, turn left onto US 19; US 27
32 mi
·
41 min
·
Florida Georgia Parkway
12
Continue on US 19; US 98; US 27 Alternate
55 mi
·
1 hr 8 min
·
US 19; US 98; US 27 Alternate
13
Keep slight right at fork onto US 19; US 98; US 27 Alternate
55 mi
·
1 hr 10 min
·
US 19; US 98; US 27 Alternate
Use the left lane.
14
Turn left onto FL 44
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast 5th Street
Use the left lane.
15
Continue on FL 44
4.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Gulf to Lake Highway
16
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward FL 589 Toll: Suncoast Parkway
17
Merge onto FL 589 Toll
54 mi
·
58 min
·
Suncoast Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Merge onto FL 589 Toll
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Veterans Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight right at fork onto FL 589 Toll
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Veterans Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Keep slight left at fork onto FL 589 Toll
5.3 mi
·
6 min
·
FL 589 Toll Express Lane
21
Merge onto FL 589 Toll
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Veterans Expressway
Toward Tampa:St. Petersburg
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Continue on FL 60
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
Memorial Highway
Toward FL 60: Tampa, St. Petersburg
23
Keep slight left at fork onto FL 60
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Memorial Highway
Toward FL 60: Tampa, St. Petersburg
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
2 min
Toward I 275 South: Saint Petersburg
Use the slight right lane.
25
Merge onto I 275
15 mi
·
18 min
·
I 275
Toward I 275: Saint Petersburg
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 23B
Toward FL 595: Treasure Island, Florida Orange Groves Winery
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Turn right onto FL 595
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
5th Avenue North
28
Turn left onto US 19
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
34th Street North
Use the left lane.
29
Continue on US 19
323 ft
·
14 sec
·
34th Street South
30
Arrive at destination
US 19
Trip Plan
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 drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 225 miles from Wallace, FL, or about 4h 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 193 miles.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 99 miles or 1h 59m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 225 miles or 4h 17m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 225 miles or 4h 17m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 7h 43m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near St. Petersburg, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Wallace, 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.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Wallace, FL
Aim for roughly 225 miles and 4.5 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into St. Petersburg, FL
Aim for roughly 225 miles and 4.5 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 99 miles from Wallace, FL.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 10 for about 193 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 225 mi from Wallace, FL · 4h 17m into the drive
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
225 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Lake City, FLOvernight Options
Night 1
225 mi · about 4.5h in
A practical overnight split lands near Lake City, FL after about 225 miles or 4.5 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 99 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 225 miles from Wallace, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 10 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 193 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 225 miles or 4.5 hours on the road.
Arriving in St. Petersburg, FL
The final approach into St. Petersburg, 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 St. Petersburg, FL.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach St. Petersburg, FL with some flexibility left in the schedule.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$71.64 one way
$143.29 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
158 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $77.93 | $155.87 |
| premium | $4.72 | $83.69 | $167.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $99.38 | $198.75 |
Estimated Tolls: $3.82
Suncoast Parkway
(54.3 mi)
$3.26
Veterans Expressway
(6.9 mi)
$0.56
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
$72
Tolls
$4
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$205–$315
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 157.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $47 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 135 | 1 | $47.26 | $21.60 |
| Efficient EV | 112.5 | 1 | $39.38 | $18.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 180 | 2 | $63.01 | $28.81 |
Gas CO2
157 kg
EV CO2
53 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.
Destination
St. Petersburg, FL
Afternoon in St. Petersburg on Thursday
Local time
4:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
86°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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
Time zone
1 hour later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
28 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
8h 56m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Wallace, FL to St. Petersburg, FL covers 450.1 miles and takes about 8h 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 10, US 19, Suncoast Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 225 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 225 miles from Wallace, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $71.64 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 450.1 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 210.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 302.7 miles (US 19; US 98; US 27 Alternate): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 419.8 miles (FL 589 Toll / Veterans Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Wallace, FL and St. Petersburg, FL, road signs point toward Monticello and Perry.
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