How far is Callaway, FL from Gainesville, FL?
The driving distance from Callaway, FL to Gainesville, FL is about 248.1 miles (399.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 197.4 miles (317.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 01m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Jefferson County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Callaway and Gainesville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Callaway and Gainesville.
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Start on Wewa Highway
1271 ft · 32 sec · Wewa Highway
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Turn left onto North Star Avenue
6.7 mi · 10 min · North Star Avenue
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Turn right
16.1 mi · 20 min
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Turn right
28.4 mi · 39 min
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Turn left
18.1 mi · 24 min
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Turn right onto Selman Street
3018 ft · 1 min · Selman Street
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Continue on Greensboro Highway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Greensboro Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 East: Tallahassee
2453 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
121.5 mi · 2 hr 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I-75 South: Tampa
1959 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
47.2 mi · 51 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 26: Gainesville, Newberry, Newberry Road
1141 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right onto West Newberry Road
2.4 mi · 5 min · West Newberry Road
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Continue on West University Avenue
3.4 mi · 9 min · West University Avenue
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Turn right onto South Main Street
35 m · 3 sec · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Callaway and Gainesville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 10 East
Merge slight left
121 mi · 02h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Callaway 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 Callaway to Gainesville?
The road trip is about 248.1 miles (399.2 km) and usually takes 04h 01m 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?
Monticello is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123.9 miles from Callaway and 124.1 miles from Gainesville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 197.4 miles (317.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.7 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:58 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.29 one way or $72.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.8 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Callaway and Gainesville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Callaway and Mostly Sunny near Gainesville.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Callaway and Gainesville. Straight-line distance: 197.42 mi (317.72 km).
#1 Callaway
City in Florida
| Population | 13,683 |
| Coordinates | 30.1529800, -85.5699300 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gainesville
The third most populous city in Florida.
| Population | 135,004 |
| Coordinates | 29.6516300, -82.3248300 |
| Altitude | 54 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Main Street (-82.32501, 29.65163)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 399 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 05m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.15 | $36.29 | $72.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $40.22 | $80.43 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $42.84 | $85.68 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $38.06 | $76.13 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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