Havana to Key West: Road Trip Guide & Distance

106.3 miles 171 km · straight line
132.8 miles estimated 213.8 km · driving distance
2h 40min estimated drive time
CUP 347 - CUP 428 estimated fuel cost
~43min flight time · usually no direct flights
20° NNE bearing direction

How far is Havana from Key West?

The distance from Havana to Key West is 106.3 miles (171 km) as the crow flies. Key West is located NNE of Havana. By car, the driving distance is approximately 132.8 miles, taking about 2h 40min. A direct flight would take roughly 43min. Havana is in Cuba, while Key West is in Florida, United States.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Havana and Key West. 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.

How to Get from Havana to Key West

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 40min CUP 347 - CUP 428 Flexible stops
Bus ~3h 12min $11–$20* Budget
Train ~2h 32min $16–$46* Comfort

Quick Facts

Havana
23.11°N, 82.37°W
America/Havana
59m elevation
Key West
24.56°N, 81.78°W
America/New_York
1m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 35 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 9 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 234.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients