Origin
Wright, FL
Morning in Wright on Monday
Local time
9:34 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wright, FL to Clearwater, FL
Drive Time
6h 57m
Distance
422.8 mi
680 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$71
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 46m
★
6 AM
6h 58m
8 AM
7h 20m
10 AM
7h 6m
12 PM
7h 3m
3 PM
7h 7m
5 PM
7h 19m
8 PM
6h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Clearwater, FL
Arian Fernandez
Trip Overview
The drive from Wright, FL to Clearwater, FL covers 422.8 miles and takes about 6h 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Lewis Turner Boulevard, Eglin Parkway, Government Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $70.63 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
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
211.4 miles from Wright, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 28m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 57m drive with frequent turns across 422.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Lewis Turner Boulevard is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 57m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Wright, FL to Clearwater, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lewis Turner Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Eglin Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Government Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West John Sims Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Partin Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 10 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 19 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Florida Georgia Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Lewis Turner Boulevard
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wright, FL and Clearwater, FL.
1
Start on Beal Parkway Northwest
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Beal Parkway Northwest
2
Continue on Lewis Turner Boulevard
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Lewis Turner Boulevard
3
Turn sharp left onto Eglin Parkway
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Eglin Parkway
4
Continue on Eglin Parkway
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Eglin Parkway
5
Continue on Government Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Government Avenue
6
Turn left onto West John Sims Parkway
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
West John Sims Parkway
7
Turn left onto North Partin Drive
17 mi
·
22 min
·
North Partin Drive
8
Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 East: Tallahassee
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
I 10 East: Tallahassee
9
Merge slight left
155 mi
·
2 hr 45 min
10
Take the exit slight right toward US 19: Florida-Georgia Parkway, Monticello, Perry
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
US 19: Florida-Georgia Parkway, Monticello, Perry
11
Turn right onto Florida Georgia Parkway
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Florida Georgia Parkway
12
At the end of the road, turn left onto Florida Georgia Parkway
32 mi
·
41 min
·
Florida Georgia Parkway
13
Continue straight
55 mi
·
1 hr 8 min
14
Keep slight right
121 mi
·
2 hr 47 min
15
Take the exit slight right toward FL 590: Northeast Coachman Road, Sunset Point Road
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
FL 590: Northeast Coachman Road, Sunset Point Road
16
Turn straight onto US 19 Southbound Frontage Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
US 19 Southbound Frontage Road
17
Turn right onto Northeast Coachman Road
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Northeast Coachman Road
18
Turn slight right onto Drew Street
2.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Drew Street
19
Turn left onto North Fort Harrison Avenue
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
North Fort Harrison Avenue
20
Arrive at your destination
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 211.4 miles from Wright, FL, or about 3h 28m into the drive.
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 93 miles or 1h 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 211.4 miles or 3h 28m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 58m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Clearwater, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Wright, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Wright, FL
This is one driving day of about 422.8 miles and 6h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 93 miles from Wright, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 211.4 mi from Wright, FL · 3h 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
211 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 93 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 211.4 miles from Wright, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Clearwater, FL
The final approach into Clearwater, 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 Clearwater, FL.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$70.63 one way
$141.26 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
148 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $76.50 | $153.01 |
| premium | $4.90 | $81.50 | $162.99 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $93.93 | $187.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$71
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$96–$121
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 147.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $44 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 126.8 | 1 | $44.39 | $20.29 |
| Efficient EV | 105.7 | 1 | $37.00 | $16.91 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 169.1 | 2 | $59.19 | $27.06 |
Gas CO2
148 kg
EV CO2
49 kg (67% 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
Clearwater, FL
Morning in Clearwater on Monday
Local time
10:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°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
1 hour later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
11 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
6h 57m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Wright, FL to Clearwater, FL covers 422.8 miles and takes about 6h 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Lewis Turner Boulevard, Eglin Parkway, Government Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 211.4 miles from Wright, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $70.63 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 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 57m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Wright, FL to Clearwater, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Wright, FL to Clearwater, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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