Origin
Davenport, FL
Evening in Davenport on Sunday
Local time
5:17 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Davenport, FL to Gainesville, FL
Drive Time
2h 32m
Distance
121.6 mi
196 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 22m
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6 AM
2h 32m
8 AM
2h 53m
10 AM
2h 39m
12 PM
2h 37m
3 PM
2h 40m
5 PM
2h 52m
8 PM
2h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Davenport, FL
Samuel Etienne
Trip Overview
The drive from Davenport, FL to Gainesville, FL covers 121.6 miles and takes about 2h 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 75, US 27, Florida's Turnpike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 46.1 miles on I 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.31 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
60.8 miles from Davenport, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 21m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 2h 32m highway drive covering 121.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 75 and US 27. The longest continuous stretch is about 46.1 miles on I 75.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 75 is the longest continuous segment at about 46.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and US 27. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near West Bay Street.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 121.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (West Bay Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.4 miles (US 27): Lane positioning matters here; at 62.6 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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West Bay Street
Turn right onto West Bay Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
5
2.4 mi into trip
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~4m in
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US 27
Turn right onto US 27
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
7
62.6 mi into trip
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~1h 23m in
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Florida's Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto Florida's Turnpike toward I 75 North: Ocala
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 75 North: Ocala
7
109 mi into trip
|
~2h 13m in
Take the exit toward CR 234: Micanopy
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 374
Toward CR 234: Micanopy
6
119.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 27m in
|
CR 329 / South Main Street
Turn left onto CR 329 / South Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
Towns Along This Route
Between Davenport, FL and Gainesville, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike North: Ocala and Cr 234: Micanopy.
Florida's Turnpike North: Ocala
43.2 mi in
|
~1h 2m
Cr 234: Micanopy
109 mi in
|
~2h 13m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 46.1 mi | 49m |
| US 27 | 40.8 mi | 57m |
| Florida's Turnpike | 19.1 mi | 20m |
| US 441 | 8 mi | 9m |
| South Main Street | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| CR 547 | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Southeast County Road 234 | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| West Bay Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 46.1 mi, about 49m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Davenport, FL and Gainesville, FL.
1
Start on US 17; US 92
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
US 17; US 92
2
Turn right onto West Bay Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West Bay Street
Use the none lane.
3
Continue on CR 547
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
CR 547
Use the none lane.
4
Turn right onto US 27
14 mi
·
19 min
·
US 27
Use the none lane.
5
Continue on US 27
14 mi
·
19 min
·
US 27
Use the none lane.
6
Continue on US 27
10 mi
·
14 min
·
US 27
Use the none lane.
7
Continue on US 27
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
US 27
Use the none lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto US 27
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
US 27
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward Florida's Turnpike North: Ocala
10
Continue on this road
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
this road
Toward Florida's Turnpike North: Ocala
11
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
19 mi
·
20 min
·
Florida's Turnpike
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto Florida's Turnpike
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Florida's Turnpike
Toward I 75 North: Ocala
Use the straight lane.
13
Merge onto I 75
46 mi
·
49 min
·
I 75
Use the none lane.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 374
Toward CR 234: Micanopy
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Turn right onto CR 234
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Southeast County Road 234
16
Turn left
421 ft
·
15 sec
Use the left lane.
17
Turn straight onto US 441
8.0 mi
·
9 min
·
US 441
Use the straight lane.
18
Turn right onto FL 331
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest Williston Road
Use the right lane.
19
Turn left onto CR 329
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
Use the none lane.
20
Enter roundabout onto CR 329
92 ft
·
1 sec
·
South Main Street
21
Continue on CR 329
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
South Main Street
22
Enter roundabout onto CR 329
177 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Main Street
23
Continue on CR 329
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
Use the none lane.
24
Arrive at destination
CR 329
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 60.8 miles from Davenport, FL, or about 1h 21m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 46.1 miles.
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 80 miles or 1h 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 60.8 miles or 1h 21m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 3m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Gainesville, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Davenport, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Davenport, FL
This is one driving day of about 121.6 miles and 2h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Davenport, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 46.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 60.8 mi from Davenport, FL · 1h 21m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
61 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 60.8 miles from Davenport, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Gainesville, FL
The final approach into Gainesville, 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 Gainesville, FL.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.31 one way
$40.63 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
43 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $22.00 | $44.01 |
| premium | $4.90 | $23.44 | $46.88 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $27.02 | $54.03 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.32
Florida's Turnpike
(18.9 mi)
$1.32
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 42.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 36.5 | 0 | $12.77 | $5.84 |
| Efficient EV | 30.4 | 0 | $10.64 | $4.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 48.6 | 0 | $17.02 | $7.78 |
Gas CO2
43 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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.
Destination
Gainesville, FL
Evening in Gainesville on Sunday
Local time
5:17 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 32m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Davenport, FL to Gainesville, FL covers 121.6 miles and takes about 2h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 75, US 27, Florida's Turnpike. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 60.8 miles from Davenport, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.31 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 121.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (West Bay Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.4 miles (US 27): Lane positioning matters here; at 62.6 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Davenport, FL and Gainesville, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike North: Ocala and Cr 234: Micanopy.
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