How far is Dunnellon, FL from St. Petersburg, FL?

The driving distance from Dunnellon, FL to St. Petersburg, FL is about 106.9 miles (172 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 89.3 miles (143.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 50m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
106.84 mi
01h 55m
Flight
89.31 mi
143.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
89.31 mi
Kilometers
143.73 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
106.84 mi
Kilometers
171.95 km
Drive Time
01h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in St. Petersburg
Sun, May 3, 6:03 AM EDT
Return by in Dunnellon
Sun, May 3, 7:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dunnellon
2026-05-03T04:08
Arrive St. Petersburg
Sun, May 3, 6:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:40 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
Shady Hills
FL

Census designated place

From Dunnellon
52.4 mi
00h 57m
To St. Petersburg
54.4 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph N
Destination
82°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dunnellon and St. Petersburg.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    62 m · 20 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Pennsylvania Avenue

    72 m · 7 sec · East Pennsylvania Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Williams Street

    6.8 mi · 10 min · Williams Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Lecanto Highway

    6.7 mi · 12 min · North Lecanto Highway

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Norvell Bryant Highway

    2.1 mi · 4 min · West Norvell Bryant Highway

  6. 6

    Turn left onto FL 589 Toll: Suncoast Parkway

    3078 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Suncoast Parkway

    56.5 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Suncoast Parkway

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto Veterans Expressway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Veterans Expressway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Expressway

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Veterans Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on FL 589 Toll Express Lane

    5.3 mi · 7 min · FL 589 Toll Express Lane

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto Veterans Expressway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Veterans Expressway

  12. 12

    Continue on Memorial Highway

    794 ft · 14 sec · Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Memorial Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 275 South: Saint Petersburg

    1.6 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto I 275: Saint Petersburg

    15.4 mi · 18 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 595: Treasure Island, Florida Orange Groves Winery

    1409 ft · 34 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 5th Avenue North

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 5th Avenue North

  18. 18

    Turn left onto 34th Street North

    2693 ft · 1 min · 34th Street North

  19. 19

    Continue on 34th Street South

    99 m · 14 sec · 34th Street South

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 34th Street South

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Suncoast Parkway
56.5 mi · 53%
I 275
15.4 mi · 14%
Veterans Expressway
6.93 mi · 6%
Williams Street
6.82 mi · 6%
North Lecanto Highway
6.69 mi · 6%
FL 589 Toll Express Lane
5.32 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Suncoast Parkway

Continue on Suncoast Parkway

56.5 mi · 01h 01m

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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.6 mi
89.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shady Hills
00h 57m from Dunnellon
Leave By
2:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Dunnellon and Mostly Sunny near St. Petersburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Dunnellon to St. Petersburg?

The road trip is about 106.9 miles (172 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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?

Shady Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.4 miles from Dunnellon and 54.4 miles from St. Petersburg.

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

The direct path is about 89.3 miles (143.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.6 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 2:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.64 one way or $31.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Dunnellon and Mostly Sunny near St. Petersburg.

Stop Ideas Near Shady Hills

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Shady Hills, 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 Shady Hills.

OTHER

Dade City, Florida

35 mi away
14218 US Highway 98
RAIL

Union Station

52 mi away
601 North Nebraska Ave
BUS

St Petersburg-Pinellas Park-Clearwater, Florida

65 mi away
5251 110th Avenue North
RAIL

Lakeland

71 mi away
600 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dunnellon and St. Petersburg. Straight-line distance: 89.31 mi (143.73 km).

Dunnellon

#1 Dunnellon

City in Marion County, Florida, United States of America

Population1,867
Coordinates29.0491400, -82.4609300
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
St. Petersburg

#2 St. Petersburg

The second most populous city in Florida.

Population253,693
Coordinates27.7708600, -82.6792700
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: East Pennsylvania Avenue (-82.460932, 29.049472)
End: US 19 (-82.679372, 27.77086)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 172 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.77 gal
14.27 L · about $15.64
Round trip
$31.28
7.54 gal · 28.54 L
Estimated CO2
33.5 kg one way
Round trip: 67 kg / 148 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $15.64 $31.28
Mid-grade $4.60 $17.33 $34.65
Premium $4.90 $18.46 $36.92
Diesel $4.35 $16.40 $32.80

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Dunnellon and St. Petersburg. The current time is 04:08:30.

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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.