How far is Lake City, FL from Naples, FL?
The driving distance from Lake City, FL to Naples, FL is about 329.3 miles (530 km), with a travel time of about 06h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 284.3 miles (457.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 02m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Hillsborough County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake City and Naples.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake City and Naples.
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Start on the route
12 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Northwest Main Boulevard
106 m · 14 sec · Northwest Main Boulevard
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Continue on Northwest Main Boulevard
1.4 mi · 3 min · Northwest Main Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on Southwest State Road 47
3.8 mi · 6 min · Southwest State Road 47
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Turn left onto I 75 South: Tampa
1165 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
148.5 mi · 2 hr 39 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
94.7 mi · 1 hr 41 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 886: Golden Gate, Naples
2296 ft · 56 sec
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Turn right onto Golden Gate Parkway
3.5 mi · 6 min · Golden Gate Parkway
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Turn left onto Goodlette-Frank Road North
1.7 mi · 3 min · Goodlette-Frank Road North
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Turn right onto Central Avenue
1050 ft · 30 sec · Central Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Central Avenue
24 m · 2 sec · Central Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Central Avenue
122 m · 13 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn left onto 9th Street South
1845 ft · 1 min · 9th Street South
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Turn right onto 5th Avenue Parkway
104 m · 25 sec · 5th Avenue Parkway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 5th Avenue Parkway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake City and Naples.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 75 South
Merge slight left
148 mi · 02h 39m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Lake City and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy near Naples.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lake City to Naples?
The road trip is about 329.3 miles (530 km) and usually takes 06h 02m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Temple Terrace is a useful midpoint, sitting about 165 miles from Lake City and 164.3 miles from Naples.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 284.3 miles (457.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 45 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.82 one way or $97.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 103.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lake City and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy near Naples.
Stop Ideas Near Temple Terrace
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 Temple Terrace.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake City and Naples. Straight-line distance: 284.32 mi (457.57 km).
#1 Lake City
County seat of Columbia County, Florida, United States
| Population | 12,352 |
| Coordinates | 30.1896800, -82.6392900 |
| Altitude | 59 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Naples
County seat of Collier County, Florida, United States
| Population | 21,988 |
| Coordinates | 26.1423400, -81.7959600 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Naples (-81.79596, 26.14234)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 530 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 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 | $4.20 | $48.82 | $97.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.68 | $54.39 | $108.79 |
| Premium | $5.01 | $58.22 | $116.43 |
| Diesel | $6.07 | $70.53 | $141.07 |
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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