Tampa International Airport (TPA)
Driving Directions / Travel by Car
(Tampa, Florida - FL, USA)
Situated on the east shore of Old Tampa Bay, the nearby Tampa International Airport (TPA) stands about 5 miles / 8 km to the west of downtown Tampa.
There are many transport options for getting to the airport and away, owing to the nearby I-275 (SR-93) and Highway 60.
On the western side of Tampa Airport you will find the North Memorial Highway, which becomes the Veterans Expressway. The West Hillsborough Avenue borders the northern edge, while West Spruce Street, West Boy Scout Road and West Columbus Drive can all be found to the south.
Directions to Tampa International Airport (TPA) from the north:
- Take the I-75 south to the I-275 south
- Continue past downtown Tampa and west on the I-275
- Take Exit 39 onto the Memorial Highway for the airport
Directions to Tampa International Airport (TPA) from the south:
- Take the I-75 north to the I-4 west
- Interstate 4 meets the I-275 west at downtown Tampa
- Take Exit 39 onto Memorial Highway for the airport
Directions to Tampa International Airport (TPA) from the east:
- Take I-4 west to the I-275 south and then west
- Take Exit 39 onto Memorial Highway for the airport
Directions to Tampa International Airport (TPA) from the west:
- Take Highway 60 across the West Courtney Campbell Causeway
- Head south towards Memorial Highway and follow signs to the airport
Interstates 75, 275 and 4 are the main routes into the city of Tampa and are prone to bottlenecking at busy times of the day, namely during the morning and afternoon rush hours. Allow yourself extra time in getting to Tampa Airport if you are traveling during these periods.
Tampa International Airport (TPA): Virtual Google Maps
