Key West tour map: your guide to the Conch Republic

There’s a reason the drive from Miami to Key West is called one of the most beautiful road trips in the world. You’ll pass through 42 bridges, turquoise waters, and quirky little islands on your way to paradise at the end of the road.

👉 Download a high resolution version of the map — Save it before you go!

How long it takes to drive from Miami to Key West 🚗

• The trip is about 165 miles and usually takes 3.5 to 4 hours without stops.
• But let’s be real—you will stop. Between key lime pie stands, dolphin encounters, and “world’s largest lobster” photo ops, the drive is half the fun.
• Pro tip: Leave Miami early in the morning to avoid traffic and maximize your Key West adventure.

List of the main attractions in Key West 🐓

Here are the must-see spots once you arrive at the end of the Overseas Highway:

• Southernmost Point – Snap the famous buoy photo (get there early, the line grows fast).
• Ernest Hemingway House – Meet the six-toed cats and see where Papa wrote his masterpieces.
• Truman Little White House – America’s winter White House, used by President Harry Truman.
• Shipwreck Museum – Step into Key West’s wilder days of treasure hunting and wreck salvaging.
• Mallory Square – The place to be at sunset, with jugglers, musicians, and unforgettable views. 🌅
• Duval Street – Bars, shops, and the legendary “Duval Crawl.”
• Fort Zachary Taylor – A Civil War-era fort with one of the island’s best beaches.
• Key West Cemetery – Known for quirky gravestones like “I told you I was sick.”

Fun facts & quirky stories 🐠

• Key West once seceded from the U.S. in 1982, calling itself the Conch Republic for a single day. They surrendered immediately, but the independence party never stopped.
• Chickens roam the streets like they own the place—and honestly, they kind of do.
• The Overseas Highway was originally built on the tracks of Henry Flagler’s Overseas Railroad, which was destroyed by a hurricane in 1935

Download the map 📥

You can open and save the full Key West Tour map here. Keep it handy for every site visit to make your planning educational and fun!

If you enjoy our Map of Key West, you may also want a copy of our Florida Keys Map, which shows the mile markers and all the different keys you’ll pass along the way.

Related information

👉 Book your own tour to Key West — Join us for a day trip or plan an overnight adventure

👉 Get more free tour maps — Explore Miami, Little Havana, and the Everglades

👉 Listen to our Key West Audio Tour — Journey from Miami to the Southernmost Point in the USA

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