How far is Gainesville, FL from Immokalee, FL?
The driving distance from Gainesville, FL to Immokalee, FL is about 279.9 miles (450.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 230.2 miles (370.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 30m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 15m.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gainesville and Immokalee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gainesville and Immokalee.
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Start on South Main Street
2510 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Main Street
45 m · 3 sec · South Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street
1332 ft · 33 sec · South Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Main Street
18 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Southwest Williston Road
2572 ft · 54 sec · Southwest Williston Road
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Turn left onto South Main Street
807 ft · 23 sec · South Main Street
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Turn straight
2000 ft · 34 sec
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Continue straight
7 mi · 8 min
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Continue straight
3212 ft · 47 sec
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Turn right onto Southeast County Road 234
1.4 mi · 3 min · Southeast County Road 234
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Take the ramp left toward I 75 South: Tampa
1148 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
99.6 mi · 1 hr 47 min
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Keep slight left to continue on South I 75: Naples
74.3 mi · 1 hr 20 min
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Keep slight left
62.3 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 82: Fort Myers, Immokalee
2045 ft · 57 sec
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Turn left onto Dr Martin Luther King Boulevard
861 ft · 17 sec · Dr Martin Luther King Boulevard
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Continue on SR 82
25.4 mi · 34 min · SR 82
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
8 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto New Market Road West
1.5 mi · 3 min · New Market Road West
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Turn right onto Charlotte Street
132 m · 12 sec · Charlotte Street
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Turn slight left onto North 1st Street
2680 ft · 1 min · North 1st Street
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Turn straight onto Immokalee Road
48 m · 20 sec · Immokalee Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Immokalee Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gainesville and Immokalee.
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 75 South
Merge slight left
99.6 mi · 01h 47m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Gainesville and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Immokalee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gainesville to Immokalee?
The road trip is about 279.9 miles (450.4 km) and usually takes 05h 15m 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?
Apollo Beach is a useful midpoint, sitting about 140.2 miles from Gainesville and 139.7 miles from Immokalee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 230.2 miles (370.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.7 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:30 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.94 one way or $81.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Gainesville and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Immokalee.
Stop Ideas Near Apollo Beach
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Apollo Beach.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gainesville and Immokalee. Straight-line distance: 230.12 mi (370.35 km).
#1 Gainesville
The third most populous city in Florida.
| Population | 135,004 |
| Coordinates | 29.6516300, -82.3248300 |
| Altitude | 54 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Immokalee
City in Collier County, Florida, United States
| Population | 24,154 |
| Coordinates | 26.4186900, -81.4173000 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
End: Immokalee (-81.4173, 26.41869)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 450 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 29m |
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 | $40.94 | $81.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $45.36 | $90.73 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $48.32 | $96.65 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $42.93 | $85.87 |
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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