Clearwater to Kiawah Island: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Clearwater from Kiawah Island?

The distance from Clearwater to Kiawah Island is 359.3 miles (578.2 km) as the crow flies. Kiawah Island is located NNE of Clearwater. By car, the driving distance is approximately 431.1 miles, taking about 8h 40min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 13min. Both are located in United States — Clearwater in Florida and Kiawah Island in South Carolina.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Clearwater and Kiawah Island. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.