How far is Gainesville, FL from Springfield, FL?
The driving distance from Gainesville, FL to Springfield, FL is about 249.2 miles (401 km), with a travel time of about 04h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 199.9 miles (321.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 57m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Jefferson County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gainesville and Springfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gainesville and Springfield.
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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
121.8 mi · 2 hr 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 12: Gretna, Greensboro
1341 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on FL `12 South: Greensboro
112 m · 11 sec
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Turn straight onto Greensboro Highway
2.4 mi · 4 min · Greensboro Highway
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Continue on Selman Street
3018 ft · 1 min · Selman Street
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Turn left onto Green Avenue
2342 ft · 57 sec · Green Avenue
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Continue on Bristol Highway
17.7 mi · 23 min · Bristol Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right
28.4 mi · 39 min
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Turn left
20 mi · 26 min
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Turn left onto Transmitter Road
4.1 mi · 7 min · Transmitter Road
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Turn right onto East 3rd Street
1115 ft · 27 sec · East 3rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 3rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gainesville and Springfield.
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
122 mi · 02h 11m
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 Gainesville and Sunny near Springfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gainesville to Springfield?
The road trip is about 249.2 miles (401 km) and usually takes 04h 58m 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?
Monticello is a useful midpoint, sitting about 124.5 miles from Gainesville and 124.6 miles from Springfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 199.9 miles (321.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.3 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 7:02 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.46 one way or $72.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.1 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Gainesville and Springfield, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gainesville and Sunny near Springfield.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gainesville and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 199.86 mi (321.65 km).
#1 Gainesville
The third most populous city in Florida.
| Population | 135,004 |
| Coordinates | 29.6516300, -82.3248300 |
| Altitude | 54 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Springfield
City in Florida, United States
| Population | 8,227 |
| Coordinates | 30.1532600, -85.6113200 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
End: Springfield (-85.61132, 30.15326)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 401 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 06m |
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 | $36.46 | $72.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $40.40 | $80.80 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $43.04 | $86.07 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $38.24 | $76.47 |
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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