How far is Fanning Springs, FL from Port Saint Lucie, FL?
The driving distance from Fanning Springs, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL is about 250.3 miles (402.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 223 miles (358.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 55m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Union County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fanning Springs and Port Saint Lucie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fanning Springs and Port Saint Lucie.
-
1
Start on the route
892 ft · 22 sec
-
2
Keep slight right
8.3 mi · 12 min
-
3
Turn left
48 mi · 1 hr 1 min
-
4
Take the exit right toward I 75 South: Tampa
1926 ft · 47 sec
-
5
Merge slight left
24.7 mi · 26 min
-
6
Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
165.2 mi · 2 hr 57 min · Florida's Turnpike
-
7
Take the exit slight right toward Port Saint Lucie
1 mi · 3 min
-
8
Continue on Southwest Bayshore Boulevard
147 m · 15 sec · Southwest Bayshore Boulevard
-
9
Turn right onto Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
-
10
Turn left onto Southeast Airoso Boulevard
1.6 mi · 3 min · Southeast Airoso Boulevard
-
11
Turn left onto Southwest Carter Avenue
66 m · 9 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue
-
12
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fanning Springs and Port Saint Lucie.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Florida's Turnpike
Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
165 mi · 02h 57m
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.
Sunny leaving Fanning Springs and Sunny near Port Saint Lucie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fanning Springs to Port Saint Lucie?
The road trip is about 250.3 miles (402.8 km) and usually takes 03h 55m 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?
Lake Butler is a useful midpoint, sitting about 125.2 miles from Fanning Springs and 125.1 miles from Port Saint Lucie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 223 miles (358.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.3 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 9:10 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.63 one way or $73.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fanning Springs and Sunny near Port Saint Lucie.
Stop Ideas Near Lake Butler
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Windermere Town Hall
City of Orlando
Celebration Town Hall
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake Butler.
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Winter Park
Kissimmee
Sanford
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fanning Springs and Port Saint Lucie. Straight-line distance: 223 mi (358.88 km).
#1 Fanning Springs
City in Gilchrist and Levy counties in Florida, United States
| Population | 1,056 |
| Coordinates | 29.5907900, -82.9292900 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Port Saint Lucie
The second most populous city in St.
| Population | 209,715 |
| Coordinates | 27.2939300, -80.3503300 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Southwest Carter Avenue (-80.350328, 27.294381)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 403 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 07m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.15 | $36.63 | $73.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $40.58 | $81.17 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $43.23 | $86.46 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $38.41 | $76.82 |
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 19, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.