How far is Avon Park, FL from Gainesville, FL?

The driving distance from Avon Park, FL to Gainesville, FL is about 316.8 miles (509.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 280.4 miles (451.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
316.79 mi
04h 50m
Flight
280.34 mi
451.17 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
280.34 mi
Kilometers
451.17 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
316.79 mi
Kilometers
509.83 km
Drive Time
04h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gainesville
Thu, Apr 23, 11:37 AM EDT
Return by in Avon Park
Thu, Apr 23, 4:28 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Avon Park
2026-04-23T06:46
Arrive Gainesville
Thu, Apr 23, 11:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:51 AM to 12:51 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:18 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Avon Park
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
June Park
FL

Census designated place

From Avon Park
158.2 mi
02h 25m
To Gainesville
158.6 mi
02h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph E
Destination
86°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Avon Park and Gainesville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Avon Park and Gainesville.

  1. 1

    Start on Southwest 27th Avenue

    1120 ft · 51 sec · Southwest 27th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Griffin Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Griffin Road

  3. 3

    Turn right

    55 m · 5 sec

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward Florida's Turnpike North: Orlando

    1837 ft · 45 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    253.9 mi · 4 hr 36 min · Florida's Turnpike

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike

    1281 ft · 16 sec · Florida's Turnpike

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    46.1 mi · 49 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 234: Micanopy

    1213 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Southeast County Road 234

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Southeast County Road 234

  10. 10

    Turn left

    128 m · 15 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight

    8 mi · 10 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Southwest Williston Road

    2889 ft · 1 min · Southwest Williston Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Main Street

    28 m · 2 sec · South Main Street

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street

    1317 ft · 32 sec · South Main Street

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Main Street

    54 m · 4 sec · South Main Street

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street

    2512 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Avon Park and Gainesville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
18 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
300 mi · 95%
Griffin Road
2.47 mi · 1%
South Main Street
2.39 mi · 1%
Southeast County Road 234
1.32 mi
Southwest Williston Road
0.55 mi
Florida's Turnpike North
0.35 mi
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

254 mi · 04h 36m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 50m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.4 mi
280.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
June Park
02h 25m from Avon Park
Leave By
7:18 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Avon Park and Mostly Sunny near Gainesville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Avon Park to Gainesville?

The road trip is about 316.8 miles (509.8 km) and usually takes 04h 50m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

June Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 158.2 miles from Avon Park and 158.6 miles from Gainesville.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 280.4 miles (451.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.37 one way or $92.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Avon Park and Mostly Sunny near Gainesville.

Stop Ideas Near June Park

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around June Park, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to June Park.

RAIL

Kissimmee

75 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

85 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

Winter Park

88 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Okeechobee

92 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Avon Park and Gainesville. Straight-line distance: 280.34 mi (451.17 km).

Avon Park

#1 Avon Park

Town in Highlands County, Florida, United States

Population10,719
Coordinates26.0656400, -80.1769900
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Gainesville

#2 Gainesville

The third most populous city in Florida.

Population135,004
Coordinates29.6516300, -82.3248300
Altitude54
CountryUnited States
Start: Southwest 27th Avenue (-80.176606, 26.06565)
End: South Main Street (-82.32501, 29.65163)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 510 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.18 gal
42.32 L · about $46.37
Round trip
$92.75
22.36 gal · 84.64 L
Estimated CO2
99.4 kg one way
Round trip: 198.7 kg / 438 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $46.37 $92.75
Mid-grade $4.60 $51.38 $102.77
Premium $4.90 $54.74 $109.47
Diesel $4.35 $48.63 $97.27

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Florida · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Avon Park and Gainesville. The current time is 06:46:15.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.