How far is Plant City, FL from Gainesville, FL?
The driving distance from Plant City, FL to Gainesville, FL is about 140.1 miles (225.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 113.5 miles (182.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 02h 10m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Florida, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plant City and Gainesville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plant City and Gainesville.
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Start on North Warnell Street
60 m · 13 sec · North Warnell Street
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Turn right onto East Baker Street
1.1 km · 2 min · East Baker Street
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Turn right onto North Wheeler Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Wheeler Street
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Continue on Paul Buchman Highway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Paul Buchman Highway
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Turn right onto Alexander Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Alexander Street
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Continue on Paul S Buchman Highway
9.9 mi · 13 min · Paul S Buchman Highway
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Turn straight onto Gall Boulevard
1.2 km · 1 min · Gall Boulevard
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Turn slight right onto 7th Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · 7th Street
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Continue on Fort King Road
1555 ft · 33 sec · Fort King Road
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Turn right onto Gall Boulevard
6.3 mi · 10 min · Gall Boulevard
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 7th Street
44 m · 2 sec · 7th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto 7th Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · 7th Street
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Keep slight left to continue on 7th Street
965 ft · 19 sec · 7th Street
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Turn straight
5.7 mi · 8 min
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Turn left
1.2 km · 1 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
42 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto Cortez Boulevard
2.9 mi · 4 min · Cortez Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75 North: Ocala
3051 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
71.8 mi · 1 hr 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 234: Micanopy
1213 ft · 32 sec
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Turn right onto Southeast County Road 234
1.3 mi · 2 min · Southeast County Road 234
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Turn left
128 m · 15 sec
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Turn straight
8 mi · 10 min
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Turn right onto Southwest Williston Road
2889 ft · 1 min · Southwest Williston Road
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Main Street
28 m · 2 sec · South Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street
1317 ft · 32 sec · South Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Main Street
54 m · 4 sec · South Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street
2512 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Plant City and Gainesville.
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 75 North
Merge slight left
71.8 mi · 01h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Plant City and Partly Sunny near Gainesville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Plant City to Gainesville?
The road trip is about 140.1 miles (225.5 km) and usually takes 02h 10m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Coleman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62 miles from Plant City and 78.2 miles from Gainesville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 113.5 miles (182.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.92 one way or $41.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Plant City and Partly Sunny near Gainesville.
Stop Ideas Near Coleman
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Inverness Government Center
Plantation-Hermitage Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Coleman.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plant City and Gainesville. Straight-line distance: 113.52 mi (182.7 km).
#1 Plant City
A city in Hillsborough County, Florida.
| Population | 39,744 |
| Coordinates | 28.0188800, -82.1146900 |
| Altitude | 39 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gainesville
The third most populous city in Florida.
| Population | 135,004 |
| Coordinates | 29.6516300, -82.3248300 |
| Altitude | 54 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Main Street (-82.32501, 29.65163)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 226 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 44m |
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 | $4.23 | $20.92 | $41.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.69 | $23.21 | $46.41 |
| Premium | $5.02 | $24.85 | $49.71 |
| Diesel | $6.12 | $30.27 | $60.55 |
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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