How far is Miami, FL from Chiefland, FL?

The driving distance from Miami, FL to Chiefland, FL is about 348.6 miles (561 km), with a travel time of about 06h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 303.3 miles (488.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
348.56 mi
06h 32m
Flight
303.32 mi
488.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
303.32 mi
Kilometers
488.14 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
348.56 mi
Kilometers
560.95 km
Drive Time
06h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chiefland
Tue, Jun 2, 5:36 PM EDT
Return by in Miami
Wed, Jun 3, 12:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Miami
2026-06-02T11:03
Arrive Chiefland
Tue, Jun 2, 5:36 PM EDT
Route Timing
06h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:33 PM to 2:03 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Miami
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
June Park
FL

Census designated place

From Miami
174.5 mi
03h 16m
To Chiefland
174 mi
03h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NW
Destination
93°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Miami and Chiefland.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Miami and Chiefland.

  1. 1

    Start on North Miami Avenue

    152 m · 17 sec · North Miami Avenue

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95

    144 m · 11 sec

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North

    2593 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight right

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    7.8 mi · 10 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left toward SR 826 West: Florida's Turnpike Toll

    1.3 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike

    2242 ft · 55 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto Florida's Turnpike

    263.9 mi · 4 hr 47 min · Florida's Turnpike

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike

    1281 ft · 16 sec · Florida's Turnpike

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    24.6 mi · 26 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 27: Ocala, Williston

    1342 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on US 27 North: Williston

    90 m · 9 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight right

    46.8 mi · 59 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Southeast 4th Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Southeast 4th Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Main Street

    21 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Miami and Chiefland.

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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
289 mi · 83%
US 27 North
46.9 mi · 13%
I 95 North
10.3 mi · 3%
Southeast 4th Avenue
0.91 mi
SR 826 West
0.8 mi
US 27
0.25 mi
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight right onto Florida's Turnpike

264 mi · 04h 47m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
06h 32m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.3 mi
303.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
June Park
03h 16m from Miami
Leave By
10:54 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Miami and Mostly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near Chiefland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Miami to Chiefland?

The road trip is about 348.6 miles (561 km) and usually takes 06h 32m 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?

June Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 174.5 miles from Miami and 174 miles from Chiefland.

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

The direct path is about 303.3 miles (488.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.3 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 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 $51.02 one way or $102.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 109.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Miami and Mostly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near Chiefland.

Stop Ideas Near June Park

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around June Park, 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 June Park.

RAIL

Kissimmee

75 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

85 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

Winter Park

88 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Okeechobee

92 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Miami and Chiefland. Straight-line distance: 303.32 mi (488.14 km).

Miami

#1 Miami

The most populous city in Florida, Miami is a major center for tourism, finance, and culture.

Population471,525
Coordinates25.7742700, -80.1936600
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Chiefland

#2 Chiefland

City in Levy County, Florida, United States of America

Population2,195
Coordinates29.4749600, -82.8598400
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Miami (-80.19366, 25.77427)
End: Chiefland (-82.85984, 29.47496)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 561 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.3 gal
46.56 L · about $51.02
Round trip
$102.04
24.6 gal · 93.12 L
Estimated CO2
109.3 kg one way
Round trip: 218.6 kg / 482 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $51.02 $102.04
Mid-grade $4.60 $56.53 $113.06
Premium $4.90 $60.22 $120.44
Diesel $4.35 $53.50 $107.01

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

There is no time difference between Miami and Chiefland. The current time is 11:03:55.

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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.