Cleveland, Ohio to Tampa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

937.1 miles 1508.1 km · straight line
1079.6 miles actual route 1737.4 km · driving distance
20h 29min estimated drive time
$104 - $128 estimated fuel cost
~2h 23min flight time
183° S bearing direction

How far is Cleveland, Ohio from Tampa?

The distance from Cleveland, Ohio to Tampa is 937.1 miles (1508.1 km) as the crow flies. Tampa is located S of Cleveland, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1079.6 miles, taking about 20h 29min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 23min. Both are located in United States — Cleveland, Ohio in Ohio and Tampa in Florida.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Cleveland, Ohio and Tampa. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Cleveland, Ohio to Tampa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 29min $104 - $128 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 23min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 35min $86–$162* Budget
Train ~26h 38min $130–$378* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cleveland, Ohio & Tampa

Quick Facts

Cleveland, Ohio
41.50°N, 81.69°W
America/New_York
199m elevation
Tampa
27.95°N, 82.46°W
America/New_York
15m elevation
Explore more routes from Tampa

Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 312 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 78 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 26.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM