Florida → Florida · Interstate 4
On heavy-rain or dense-fog days the Orlando, Florida, to Tampa, Florida, leg routinely demands well more than the 1h 24m estimated: Interstate 4 carries known hydroplaning hot spots and reduced-visibility corridors that justify dropping to 35 mph through a few short stretches. The outbound run covers 147 km (91 miles) over varied topography between Orlando (the central Florida theme-park capital and a top US convention destination) and Tampa (the Gulf Coast port city and home of MacDill Air Force Base), demanding sharper attention on mountain descents and shoulder-less curves. Before pulling out, check brake-pad wear, tire tread depth, and washer-fluid level in the reservoir. Fuel spend holds near $12.33 for the 13.4 liters (3.5 gallons) consumed. Even in adverse conditions, the flat tariff of $0.43/km guarantees the standard outbound payout of $63.21 — log any incidental costs (extra toll, mandatory meal, emergency lodging) in a separate field on the Clara receipt.