Origin
Westchase, FL
Night in Westchase on Thursday
Local time
10:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Westchase, FL to Clearwater, FL
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
35m
Distance
18.7 mi
30 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Westchase, FL
Matt Fitz Gibaud
Clearwater, FL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Westchase, FL to Clearwater, FL covers 18.7 miles and takes about 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Linebaugh Avenue, FL 590, Drew Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 3.2 miles on West Linebaugh Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.98 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 18.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (28%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 35m drive with frequent turns across 18.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Linebaugh Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 3.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near Tree Tops Lake Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 18.7 miles you will encounter 8 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 0.5 miles (Tree Tops Lake Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.6 miles (West Linebaugh Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.8 miles (CR 611 / McMullen Booth Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Tree Tops Lake Road
Enter roundabout onto Tree Tops Lake Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
1.6 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
West Linebaugh Avenue
Turn right onto West Linebaugh Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
9.8 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
CR 611 / McMullen Booth Road
Turn left onto CR 611 / McMullen Booth Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
12.6 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
FL 590
Turn right onto FL 590
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
18.5 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
North Fort Harrison Avenue
Turn left onto North Fort Harrison Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Linebaugh Avenue | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| FL 590 | 3 mi | 5m |
| Drew Street | 2.9 mi | 6m |
| Forest Lakes Boulevard | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| McMullen Booth Road | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| FL 580 | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Montague Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Tree Tops Lake Road | 0.7 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
West Linebaugh Avenue
— 3.2 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Westchase, FL and Clearwater, FL.
1
Start on Tree Tops Lake Road
0.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Tree Tops Lake Road
2
Enter roundabout onto Tree Tops Lake Road
59 ft
·
3 sec
·
Tree Tops Lake Road
3
Continue on Tree Tops Lake Road
516 ft
·
23 sec
·
Tree Tops Lake Road
4
Turn right onto Montague Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Montague Street
5
Turn right onto West Linebaugh Avenue
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
West Linebaugh Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on Forest Lakes Boulevard
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Forest Lakes Boulevard
7
Turn right onto FL 580
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
FL 580
8
Turn left onto CR 611
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
McMullen Booth Road
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn right onto FL 590
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
FL 590
Use the right lane.
10
Turn slight right onto FL 590
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
FL 590
11
Turn slight right onto FL 590
2.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Drew Street
12
Turn left onto North Fort Harrison Avenue
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
North Fort Harrison Avenue
13
Arrive at destination
North Fort Harrison Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.98 one way
$5.95 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $3.24 | $6.48 |
| premium | $4.72 | $3.48 | $6.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.13 | $8.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.96 | $0.90 |
| Efficient EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.64 | $0.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.62 | $1.20 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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.
Destination
Clearwater, FL
Night in Clearwater on Thursday
Local time
10:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
3 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
35m 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 Westchase, FL to Clearwater, FL covers 18.7 miles and takes about 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Linebaugh Avenue, FL 590, Drew Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.3 miles from Westchase, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.98 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 18.7 miles you will encounter 8 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 0.5 miles (Tree Tops Lake Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.6 miles (West Linebaugh Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.8 miles (CR 611 / McMullen Booth Road): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Westchase, FL to Clearwater, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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