How far is Gainesville, FL from Keystone, FL?
The driving distance from Gainesville, FL to Keystone, FL is about 131.1 miles (211 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 104.9 miles (168.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 21m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 40m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Sumter County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gainesville and Keystone.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gainesville and Keystone.
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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
97.7 mi · 1 hr 45 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 56: Land O'Lakes, Tarpon Springs
2113 ft · 52 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on FL 56 West
732 ft · 18 sec
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Turn straight onto State Road 56
1.2 km · 1 min · State Road 56
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Continue on State Road 54
4.4 mi · 7 min · State Road 54
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Turn left onto Land O' Lakes Boulevard
1810 ft · 41 sec · Land O' Lakes Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on North Dale Mabry Highway
2.3 mi · 3 min · North Dale Mabry Highway
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Turn right onto West Lutz Lake Fern Road
6.1 mi · 11 min · West Lutz Lake Fern Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Gunn Highway
3090 ft · 1 min · Gunn Highway
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Turn right onto Tarpon Springs Road
3.9 mi · 7 min · Tarpon Springs Road
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Turn right onto Tyler Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Tyler Road
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Turn right onto Tyler Run Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Tyler Run Avenue
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Continue on Brooker Creek Drive
1302 ft · 59 sec · Brooker Creek Drive
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Turn right onto Blue Tick Road
1234 ft · 54 sec · Blue Tick Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Blue Tick Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gainesville and Keystone.
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
97.7 mi · 01h 45m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Gainesville and Mostly Sunny near Keystone.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gainesville to Keystone?
The road trip is about 131.1 miles (211 km) and usually takes 02h 40m 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?
Lake Panasoffkee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.7 miles from Gainesville and 65.4 miles from Keystone.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 104.9 miles (168.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.2 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 1:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.21 one way or $38.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Gainesville and Mostly Sunny near Keystone.
Stop Ideas Near Lake Panasoffkee
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 Lake Panasoffkee.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gainesville and Keystone. Straight-line distance: 104.89 mi (168.81 km).
#1 Gainesville
The third most populous city in Florida.
| Population | 135,004 |
| Coordinates | 29.6516300, -82.3248300 |
| Altitude | 54 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Keystone
Census-designated place in Hillsborough County, Florida
| Population | 24,039 |
| Coordinates | 28.1558500, -82.6212100 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: Keystone (-82.62121, 28.15585)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 211 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 38m |
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 | $19.21 | $38.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $21.28 | $42.56 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $22.67 | $45.34 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $20.14 | $40.28 |
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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