How far is Graceville, FL from Tampa, FL?

The driving distance from Graceville, FL to Tampa, FL is about 338.9 miles (545.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 277.6 miles (446.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 19m 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
338.9 mi
05h 39m
Flight
277.61 mi
446.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
277.61 mi
Kilometers
446.77 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
338.9 mi
Kilometers
545.4 km
Drive Time
05h 39m

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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 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tampa
Thu, Apr 23, 7:38 AM EDT
Return by in Graceville
Thu, Apr 23, 12:18 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Graceville
2026-04-23T00:58
Arrive Tampa
Thu, Apr 23, 6:38 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:40 PM to 2:40 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
5:40 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
White Springs
FL

Human settlement in Hamilton County, Florida, United States of America

From Graceville
181.6 mi
02h 49m
To Tampa
157.3 mi
02h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph ESE
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Graceville and Tampa.

  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

    159.1 mi · 2 hr 51 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I-75 South: Tampa

    1959 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    160.5 mi · 2 hr 52 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 275 South: Tampa, Saint Petersburg

    15.9 mi · 19 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown East-West

    2767 ft · 49 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    77 m · 6 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Downtown East, Jefferson Street

    856 ft · 23 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on North Orange Avenue

    1531 ft · 47 sec · North Orange Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Pierce Street

    1364 ft · 41 sec · Pierce Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East Kennedy Boulevard

    1336 ft · 46 sec · East Kennedy Boulevard

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Kennedy Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-75 South
161 mi · 47%
I 10 West
160 mi · 47%
I 275 South
15.9 mi · 5%
8th Avenue
14.1 mi · 4%
Penn Avenue
2.8 mi · 1%
Downtown East-West
0.57 mi
Longest Stretch

I-75 South

Merge slight left

161 mi · 02h 52m

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 39m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+61.3 mi
277.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
White Springs
02h 49m from Graceville
Leave By
5:40 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Graceville and Mostly Sunny near Tampa.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Graceville to Tampa?

The road trip is about 338.9 miles (545.4 km) and usually takes 05h 39m 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?

White Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 181.6 miles from Graceville and 157.3 miles from Tampa.

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

The direct path is about 277.6 miles (446.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.3 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:40 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.61 one way or $99.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 106.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Graceville and Mostly Sunny near Tampa.

Stop Ideas Near White Springs

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around White Springs, 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 White Springs.

BUS

Waldo, Florida

83 mi away
14648 NE 147th Avenue
BUS

Gainesville, Florida

86 mi away
201 East University Ave.
RAIL

Jacksonville

99 mi away
3570 Clifford Lane

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Graceville and Tampa. Straight-line distance: 277.61 mi (446.77 km).

Graceville

#1 Graceville

City in Jackson County, Florida, United States

Population2,106
Coordinates30.9568500, -85.5166000
Altitude46
CountryUnited States
Tampa

#2 Tampa

The third most populous city in Florida and the center of the Tampa metropolitan area.

Population407,599
Coordinates27.9475200, -82.4584300
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Cotton Street (-85.516631, 30.956848)
End: Kennedy Boulevard (-82.458429, 27.947518)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 545 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.96 gal
45.27 L · about $49.61
Round trip
$99.22
23.92 gal · 90.54 L
Estimated CO2
106.3 kg one way
Round trip: 212.6 kg / 469 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $49.61 $99.22
Mid-grade $4.60 $54.97 $109.94
Premium $4.90 $58.56 $117.11
Diesel $4.35 $52.03 $104.05

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 · Apr 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Graceville, FL and Tampa, FL. The current time in Graceville is 00:58:47, although it is 01:58:47 in Tampa.

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.