How far is Gainesville, FL from Crestview, FL?
The driving distance from Gainesville, FL to Crestview, FL is about 295.7 miles (475.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 264.8 miles (426.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 55m 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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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 05h 27m.
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.
The capital of Florida.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gainesville and Crestview.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gainesville and Crestview.
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Start on South Main Street
35 m · 11 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto West University Avenue
3.3 mi · 9 min · West University Avenue
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Continue on Newberry Road
2.3 mi · 5 min · Newberry Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75 North: Lake City
2013 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
46.7 mi · 50 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee
820 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee
1569 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight right
239.6 mi · 4 hr 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 85: Crestview, Niceville
1295 ft · 32 sec
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Turn right onto South Ferdon Boulevard
2.6 mi · 5 min · South Ferdon Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Ferdon Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gainesville and Crestview.
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 West
Merge slight right
240 mi · 04h 17m
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 Gainesville and Sunny near Crestview.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gainesville to Crestview?
The road trip is about 295.7 miles (475.9 km) and usually takes 05h 27m 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?
Tallahassee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 147.7 miles from Gainesville and 148 miles from Crestview.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 264.8 miles (426.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.9 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 6:04 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.26 one way or $86.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.7 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Gainesville and Crestview, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Gainesville and Sunny near Crestview.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gainesville and Crestview. Straight-line distance: 264.85 mi (426.24 km).
#1 Gainesville
The third most populous city in Florida.
| Population | 135,004 |
| Coordinates | 29.6516300, -82.3248300 |
| Altitude | 54 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Crestview
City in Florida, United States
| Population | 25,663 |
| Coordinates | 30.7621300, -86.5705100 |
| Altitude | 72 |
| Country | United States |
End: Crestview (-86.57051, 30.76213)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 476 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 41m |
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 | $43.26 | $86.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $47.94 | $95.87 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $51.07 | $102.13 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $45.37 | $90.74 |
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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