Drive Time
5h 48m
Distance
401.9 mi
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$66
one way
The drive from Crestview, FL to Orlando, FL covers 401.9 miles and takes about 5h 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 10 East, I-75 South, Florida's Turnpike South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $65.63 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
201 miles from Crestview, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 54m into the drive .
Expect a 5h 48m drive with frequent turns across 401.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I-75 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Florida's Turnpike South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| FL 408 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East-West Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 17 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Carter Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hicks Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Crestview, FL and Orlando, FL.
Start on North Ferdon Boulevard
Turn left onto I 10 East: Tallahassee
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward I-75 South: Tampa
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
Take the exit slight right toward FL 408 Toll East: Orlando, Titusville
Continue on East-West Expressway
Take the exit slight right toward US 17, US 92, US 441: Orange Blossom Trail
Continue on Carter Street
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Hicks Avenue
Exit the roundabout onto Hicks Avenue
Turn right onto West Anderson Street
Turn left onto Boone Avenue
Turn right onto West South Street
Turn slight right
Arrive at your destination
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 88 miles or 1h 16m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 201 miles or 2h 54m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 56m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Orlando, FL than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Crestview, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Crestview, FL
This is one driving day of about 401.9 miles and 5h 48m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 201 mi from Crestview, FL · 2h 54m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
201 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 88 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 201 miles from Crestview, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Orlando, FL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Orlando, FL.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$65.63 one way
$131.27 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $72.72 | $145.44 |
| premium | $4.90 | $77.47 | $154.94 |
| diesel | $4.35 | $68.83 | $137.66 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$66
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$91–$116
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 140.6 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $42 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 120.6 | 1 | $42.20 | $19.29 |
| Efficient EV | 100.5 | 1 | $35.17 | $16.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 160.8 | 2 | $56.27 | $25.72 |
Gas CO2
141 kg
EV CO2
47 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Late night in Crestview on Saturday
Local time
5:06 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Orlando on Saturday
Local time
6:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
60°F
Lake City, FL
201 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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