How far is Graceville, FL from St. Petersburg, FL?

The driving distance from Graceville, FL to St. Petersburg, FL is about 351.5 miles (565.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 278.6 miles (448.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
351.5 mi
05h 50m
Flight
278.63 mi
448.41 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
278.63 mi
Kilometers
448.41 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
351.5 mi
Kilometers
565.68 km
Drive Time
05h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in St. Petersburg
Tue, Jun 2, 3:56 AM EDT
Return by in Graceville
Tue, Jun 2, 8:46 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Graceville
2026-06-01T21:05
Arrive St. Petersburg
Tue, Jun 2, 2:56 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:51 PM to 2:51 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:18 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Graceville
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Cross City
FL

Town in Florida, United States

From Graceville
176.8 mi
02h 55m
To St. Petersburg
174.7 mi
02h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Tonight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 PM CDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
92°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
13 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Graceville and St. Petersburg.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Graceville and St. Petersburg.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    3 m · 3 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Cotton Street

    46 m · 8 sec · Cotton Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 8th Avenue

    6.8 mi · 10 min · 8th Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    7.3 mi · 8 min

  6. 6

    Turn left

    6.6 mi · 9 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Lafayette Street

    2465 ft · 52 sec · Lafayette Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Penn Avenue

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Penn Avenue

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left toward I 10 West: Tallahassee

    2333 ft · 57 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    87.8 mi · 1 hr 34 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 19: Florida-Georgia Parkway, Monticello, Perry

    1531 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Florida Georgia Parkway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Florida Georgia Parkway

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Florida Georgia Parkway

    32.5 mi · 42 min · Florida Georgia Parkway

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    55.1 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    55.2 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Northeast 5th Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Northeast 5th Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Gulf to Lake Highway

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Gulf to Lake Highway

  18. 18

    Take the ramp right toward FL 589 Toll: Suncoast Parkway

    2186 ft · 50 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Suncoast Parkway

    54.3 mi · 59 min · Suncoast Parkway

  20. 20

    Merge slight right onto Veterans Expressway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Veterans Expressway

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Expressway

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Veterans Expressway

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on FL 589 Toll Express Lane

    5.3 mi · 7 min · FL 589 Toll Express Lane

  23. 23

    Merge slight right onto Veterans Expressway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Veterans Expressway

  24. 24

    Continue on Memorial Highway

    794 ft · 14 sec · Memorial Highway

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on Memorial Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Memorial Highway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward I 275 South: Saint Petersburg

    1.6 km · 2 min

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto I 275: Saint Petersburg

    15.4 mi · 18 min

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 595: Treasure Island, Florida Orange Groves Winery

    1409 ft · 34 sec

  29. 29

    Turn right onto 5th Avenue North

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 5th Avenue North

  30. 30

    Turn left onto 34th Street North

    2693 ft · 1 min · 34th Street North

  31. 31

    Continue on 34th Street South

    99 m · 14 sec · 34th Street South

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 34th Street South

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Graceville and St. Petersburg.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
32 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida Georgia Parkway
147 mi · 42%
I 10 West
88.3 mi · 25%
Suncoast Parkway
54.3 mi · 15%
I 275
15.4 mi · 4%
8th Avenue
14.1 mi · 4%
Veterans Expressway
6.93 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Merge slight left

87.8 mi · 01h 34m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 50m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+72.9 mi
278.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cross City
02h 55m from Graceville
Leave By
5:18 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy leaving Graceville and Partly Sunny near St. Petersburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Graceville to St. Petersburg?

The road trip is about 351.5 miles (565.7 km) and usually takes 05h 50m 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?

Cross City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 176.8 miles from Graceville and 174.7 miles from St. Petersburg.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 278.6 miles (448.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 72.9 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:18 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $51.44 one way or $102.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 110.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Graceville and St. Petersburg, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy around Graceville and Partly Sunny near St. Petersburg.

Stop Ideas Near Cross City

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cross City, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cross City.

BUS

Gainesville, Florida

78 mi away
201 East University Ave.
BUS

Waldo, Florida

94 mi away
14648 NE 147th Avenue
BUS

Ocala, Florida

108 mi away
531 Northeast First Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Graceville and St. Petersburg. Straight-line distance: 278.63 mi (448.41 km).

Graceville

#1 Graceville

City in Jackson County, Florida, United States

Population2,106
Coordinates30.9568500, -85.5166000
Altitude46
CountryUnited States
St. Petersburg

#2 St. Petersburg

The second most populous city in Florida.

Population253,693
Coordinates27.7708600, -82.6792700
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: Cotton Street (-85.516631, 30.956848)
End: US 19 (-82.679372, 27.77086)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 566 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.4 gal
46.95 L · about $51.44
Round trip
$102.87
24.8 gal · 93.9 L
Estimated CO2
110.2 kg one way
Round trip: 220.4 kg / 486 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $51.44 $102.87
Mid-grade $4.60 $56.99 $113.98
Premium $4.90 $60.71 $121.42
Diesel $4.35 $53.94 $107.88

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 · Jun 02, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Graceville, FL and St. Petersburg, FL. The current time in Graceville is 21:05:34, although it is 22:05:34 in St. Petersburg.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.