Where to stop

Best places to stop between Tampa and Sanibel

The I-75 drive runs about 150 miles and 2.5 hours. These are the towns worth pulling off for, in the order you reach them, with how far into the drive each one sits.

1. Mile 52 of 150

   1. Sarasota, FL

   This is the halfway mark and the best overnight on the route, with 98 miles left to Sanibel.

   Hotels in SarasotaWhere to stay in Sarasota

2. Mile 130 of 150

   2. Fort Myers, FL

   The last big stop before Sanibel, 20 miles to go. Top off the tank here.

   Hotels in Fort MyersWhere to stay in Fort Myers

Sights worth the detour

• J.N. Ding Darling Wildlife Drive
• Roseate spoonbills at low tide
• Bowman's Beach shelling

Gas, food and rest areas by mile

Open the route in XCRSN to see every gas station, EV charger, rest area and restaurant listed by mile, with live fuel prices.

More on this drive

• Full drive guide
• Can you drive it in one day?
• Halfway point
• Gas cost