Trip from DeLand, FL to Gainesville, FL

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Drive Time

2h 9m

Distance

94.2 mi

152 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min

4 AM

2h 1m ★

6 AM

2h 10m

8 AM

2h 28m

10 AM

2h 16m

12 PM

2h 14m

3 PM

2h 17m

5 PM

2h 27m

8 PM

2h 4m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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DeLand, FL

Matt Fitz Gibaud

Trip Overview

The drive from DeLand, FL to Gainesville, FL covers 94.2 miles and takes about 2h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on West State Road 40, I 75, FL 326 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 39.2 miles on West State Road 40. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.99 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

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

47.1 miles from DeLand, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 7m into the drive .

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Drive Character

The drive from DeLand, FL to Gainesville, FL covers 94.2 miles and takes about 2h 9m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

West State Road 40 is the longest continuous segment at about 39.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 18 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near North Amelia Avenue.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 94.2 miles you will encounter 18 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (North Amelia Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (North Amelia Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 9 miles (US 17 / North US Highway 17): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 18 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | North Amelia Avenue

Turn left onto North Amelia Avenue

Navigation decision point

0.5 mi into trip | ~1m in | North Amelia Avenue

Enter roundabout onto North Amelia Avenue

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

9 mi into trip | ~14m in | US 17 / North US Highway 17

Enter roundabout onto US 17 / North US Highway 17

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

14.5 mi into trip | ~21m in | FL 40 / West State Road 40

Turn left onto FL 40 / West State Road 40

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

81.6 mi into trip | ~1h 51m 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

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from DeLand, FL to Gainesville, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Cr 234: Micanopy along the way.

Cr 234: Micanopy

81.6 mi in | ~1h 51m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
West State Road 40	39.2 mi	54m
I 75	16.6 mi	17m
FL 326	9.9 mi	14m
North US Highway 17	9.4 mi	12m
US 441	8 mi	9m
North Woodland Boulevard	2.8 mi	4m
South Main Street	2.4 mi	4m
North Amelia Avenue	1.8 mi	3m

Longest stretch: West State Road 40 — 39.2 mi, about 54m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between DeLand, FL and Gainesville, FL.

Start on FL 44

0.2 mi · 51 sec · East New York Avenue

Turn left onto North Amelia Avenue

0.3 mi · 34 sec · North Amelia Avenue

Enter roundabout onto North Amelia Avenue

73 ft · 1 sec · North Amelia Avenue

Continue on North Amelia Avenue

1.5 mi · 2 min · North Amelia Avenue

Turn left onto US 92

0.2 mi · 30 sec · International Speedway Boulevard

Use the right lane.

Turn right onto US 17

1.0 mi · 1 min · North Woodland Boulevard

Keep slight left at fork onto US 17

1.8 mi · 2 min · North Woodland Boulevard

Continue on US 17

3.9 mi · 5 min · North US Highway 17

Enter roundabout onto US 17

137 ft · 2 sec · North US Highway 17

Continue on US 17

5.5 mi · 7 min · North US Highway 17

Turn left onto FL 40

39 mi · 54 min · West State Road 40

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto FL 326

9.9 mi · 14 min · FL 326

Use the left / straight lanes.

Continue on FL 326

1.1 mi · 1 min · Northwest 77th Street

Use the straight lane.

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 42 sec

Toward I 75 North: Lake City

Merge onto I 75

17 mi · 17 min · I 75

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec

Exit 374 Toward CR 234: Micanopy Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn right onto CR 234

1.3 mi · 2 min · Southeast County Road 234

Turn left

421 ft · 15 sec

Use the left lane.

Turn straight onto US 441

8.0 mi · 9 min · US 441

Use the straight lane.

Turn right onto FL 331

0.5 mi · 1 min · Southwest Williston Road

Use the right lane.

Turn left onto CR 329

1.6 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

Enter roundabout onto CR 329

92 ft · 1 sec · South Main Street

Continue on CR 329

0.2 mi · 32 sec · South Main Street

Enter roundabout onto CR 329

177 ft · 3 sec · South Main Street

Continue on CR 329

0.5 mi · 1 min · South Main Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

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.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 47.1 miles from DeLand, FL, or about 1h 7m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 39.2 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 49m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 47.1 miles or 1h 7m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 46m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Gainesville, FL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving DeLand, 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 DeLand, FL

This is one driving day of about 94.2 miles and 2h 9m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from DeLand, FL.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

The longest stretch is on West State Road 40 for about 39.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 47.1 mi from DeLand, FL · 1h 7m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lockhart, FL

47 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

Lake City, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lockhart, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 47.1 miles from DeLand, 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

$14.99 one way

$29.99 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 33 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.40	$16.31	$32.62
premium	$4.72	$17.52	$35.03
diesel	$5.61	$20.80	$41.60

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$15

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$40–$65

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 33 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	28.3	$9.89	$4.52
Efficient EV	23.6	$8.24	$3.77
EV Truck/SUV	37.7	$13.19	$6.03

Gas CO2

33 kg

EV CO2

11 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.

Forecast data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

DeLand, FL

Morning in DeLand on Wednesday

Local time

6:34 AM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Mostly Cloudy

0 mph 3% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 14 at 5:05AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued April 14 at 3:52AM EDT until April 15 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL

Destination

Gainesville, FL

Morning in Gainesville on Wednesday

Local time

6:34 AM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Patchy Fog

E 2 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 14 at 5:05AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued April 14 at 3:52AM EDT until April 15 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL

79°F

Lockhart, FL

47 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

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

4 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 9m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from DeLand, FL to Gainesville, FL covers 94.2 miles and takes about 2h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are West State Road 40, I 75, FL 326. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 47.1 miles from DeLand, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.99 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.

On the drive from DeLand, FL to Gainesville, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Cr 234: Micanopy along the way.

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Trip from DeLand, FL to Gainesville, FL

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Gainesville, FL

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

DeLand, FL

Gainesville, FL

Same local time

4 degrees cooler at arrival

2h 9m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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