How far is Lake Placid, FL from Tampa, FL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Lake Placid and Tampa is 80.59 miles (129.69 km).
Flight distance from Lake Placid, FL to Tampa, FL is 80.59 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 13 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 12 minutes to travel from Lake Placid to Tampa with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Lake Placid, Florida to Tampa, Florida is: 115.34 miles (185.62 km) by car.
Driving from Lake Placid to Tampa will take approximately 02 hours 10 minutes.
#1 Lake Placid
Town in Highlands County, Florida, USA
| Population | 2496 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 27°21'7"N 81°19'35"W |
| Latitude | 27.3519700 |
| Longitude | -81.3263100 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tampa
The third most populous city in Florida and the center of the Tampa metropolitan area. It is located on the Gulf Coast of Florida. Tampa is known for its beaches, its Busch Gardens amusement park, and its many attractions, such as the Florida Aquarium and the Museum of Science and Industry.
| Population | 407599 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 27°56'51"N 82°27'30"W |
| Latitude | 27.9475200 |
| Longitude | -82.4584300 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Tampa: Kennedy Boulevard (-82.458429,27.947518)
Estimated Travel Time Between Lake Placid and Tampa
The distance between Lake Placid and Tampa is 186 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 03 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Lake Placid and Tampa. The current time is 07:02:25.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03 hours 50 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02 hours 53 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 18 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 55 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 38 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 32 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 26 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 15.41 liters (4.07 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Lake Placid and Tampa.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Lake Placid to Tampa is $13.53 (diesel $17.7).
Florida gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.32 | $3.74 | $4.07 | $4.35 |
| Total | $13.53 | $15.23 | $16.55 | $17.7 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Florida ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.324 (Diesel $4.350) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 22, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Lake Placid and Tampa (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
