How far is Dunnellon, FL from Orlando, FL?

The driving distance from Dunnellon, FL to Orlando, FL is about 85 miles (136.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.4 miles (119.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
85 mi
01h 28m
Flight
74.4 mi
119.74 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.4 mi
Kilometers
119.74 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
85 mi
Kilometers
136.79 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Orlando
Wed, Apr 22, 10:09 PM EDT
Return by in Dunnellon
Wed, Apr 22, 11:37 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dunnellon
2026-04-22T20:40
Arrive Orlando
Wed, Apr 22, 10:09 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dunnellon
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Leesburg
FL

City in Florida, United States

From Dunnellon
42.5 mi
00h 44m
To Orlando
42.5 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph E
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Dunnellon and Orlando.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dunnellon and Orlando.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    62 m · 17 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Pennsylvania Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · East Pennsylvania Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on 80th Avenue Road

    12.3 mi · 22 min · 80th Avenue Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Southwest 135th Street

    5.5 mi · 9 min · Southwest 135th Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 South: Tampa

    1757 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    11.9 mi · 13 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando

    42.3 mi · 45 min · Florida's Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 408 Toll East: Orlando, Titusville

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Spessard L. Holland East-West Expressway

  9. 9

    Continue on East-West Expressway

    7.1 mi · 8 min · East-West Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 17, US 92, US 441: Orange Blossom Trail

    799 ft · 21 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Carter Street

    3109 ft · 2 min · Carter Street

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Hicks Avenue

    62 m · 5 sec · Hicks Avenue

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Hicks Avenue

    701 ft · 21 sec · Hicks Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Anderson Street

    2446 ft · 1 min · West Anderson Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Boone Avenue

    655 ft · 22 sec · Boone Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West South Street

    60 m · 5 sec · West South Street

  17. 17

    Turn slight right

    31 m · 4 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dunnellon and Orlando.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
21.2 mi · 25%
Florida's Turnpike South
21.2 mi · 25%
80th Avenue Road
12.3 mi · 15%
I 75 South
12.2 mi · 14%
East-West Expressway
7.11 mi · 8%
Southwest 135th Street
5.54 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando

42.3 mi · 00h 45m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.6 mi
74.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Leesburg
00h 44m from Dunnellon
Leave By
3:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Dunnellon and Partly Sunny near Orlando.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Dunnellon to Orlando?

The road trip is about 85 miles (136.8 km) and usually takes 01h 28m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Leesburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.5 miles from Dunnellon and 42.5 miles from Orlando.

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

The direct path is about 74.4 miles (119.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.44 one way or $24.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Dunnellon and Partly Sunny near Orlando.

Stop Ideas Near Leesburg

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Leesburg and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of Tavares - City Hall
Scenic stop 14.2 mi away

City of Tavares - City Hall

Tavares , FL
115E W Main St, Tavares, FL 32778
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Parking lot
Plantation-Hermitage Hall
Meeting point 5.5 mi away

Plantation-Hermitage Hall

Leesburg , FL
3640 Westover Cir, Leesburg, FL 34748
Rating 4.5/5 8 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 14.2 mi away

Tavares Utility Billing

Tavares , FL
Tapes City Hall, 201 E Main St, Tavares, FL 32778
Rating 1.3/5 12 reviews Water utility company

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Leesburg.

BUS

The Villages-Lady Lake, FL

15 mi away
401 North US Highway 441
OTHER

Wildwood, Florida

17 mi away
601 North Main Street
BUS

Ocala, Florida

49 mi away
531 Northeast First Ave
RAIL

DeLand

56 mi away
2491 Old New York Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dunnellon and Orlando. Straight-line distance: 74.4 mi (119.74 km).

Dunnellon

#1 Dunnellon

City in Marion County, Florida, United States of America

Population1,867
Coordinates29.0491400, -82.4609300
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Orlando

#2 Orlando

The most populous city in Florida and the center of the Orlando metropolitan area.

Population289,457
Coordinates28.5383400, -81.3792400
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: East Pennsylvania Avenue (-82.460932, 29.049472)
End: South Street (-81.379244, 28.538325)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 137 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3 gal
11.35 L · about $12.44
Round trip
$24.89
6 gal · 22.7 L
Estimated CO2
26.7 kg one way
Round trip: 53.3 kg / 118 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $12.44 $24.89
Mid-grade $4.60 $13.79 $27.58
Premium $4.90 $14.69 $29.38
Diesel $4.35 $13.05 $26.10

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 Dunnellon and Orlando. The current time is 20:40:41.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.