How far is Port Saint Lucie, FL from Fanning Springs, FL?

The driving distance from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Fanning Springs, FL is about 250 miles (402.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 223 miles (358.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
250.02 mi
04h 44m
Flight
223 mi
358.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
223 mi
Kilometers
358.88 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
250.02 mi
Kilometers
402.37 km
Drive Time
04h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fanning Springs
Sun, Apr 19, 2:50 AM EDT
Return by in Port Saint Lucie
Sun, Apr 19, 7:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Port Saint Lucie
2026-04-18T22:06
Arrive Fanning Springs
Sun, Apr 19, 2:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:44 AM to 12:44 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
7:32 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Port Saint Lucie
9:00 PM EDT
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
Lake Butler
FL

City in Union County, Florida, United States

From Port Saint Lucie
125.1 mi
02h 22m
To Fanning Springs
124.9 mi
02h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph ESE
Destination
90°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Port Saint Lucie and Fanning Springs.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Port Saint Lucie and Fanning Springs.

  1. 1

    Start on Southwest Carter Avenue

    66 m · 11 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Southeast Airoso Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Southeast Airoso Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard

    1.3 km · 1 min · Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Southwest Bayshore Boulevard

    560 ft · 22 sec · Southwest Bayshore Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward Florida's Turnpike Toll

    2787 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North

    1842 ft · 45 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    164.8 mi · 2 hr 57 min · Florida's Turnpike

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike

    1281 ft · 16 sec · Florida's Turnpike

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    24.6 mi · 26 min

  10. 10

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

    1342 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on US 27 North: Williston

    90 m · 9 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight right

    48 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Main Street

    540 ft · 15 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Young Boulevard

    8.4 mi · 12 min · Young Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    103 m · 13 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Port Saint Lucie and Fanning Springs.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
190 mi · 76%
US 27 North
48.1 mi · 19%
Young Boulevard
8.5 mi · 3%
Southeast Airoso Boulevard
1.56 mi · 1%
Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
0.84 mi
Florida's Turnpike Toll
0.53 mi
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

165 mi · 02h 57m

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
04h 44m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27 mi
223 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Butler
02h 22m from Port Saint Lucie
Leave By
7:32 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Port Saint Lucie and Sunny near Fanning Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Port Saint Lucie to Fanning Springs?

The road trip is about 250 miles (402.4 km) and usually takes 04h 44m 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?

Lake Butler is a useful midpoint, sitting about 125.1 miles from Port Saint Lucie and 124.9 miles from Fanning Springs.

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

The direct path is about 223 miles (358.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 27 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.59 one way or $73.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Port Saint Lucie and Sunny near Fanning Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Lake Butler

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Lake Butler and the surrounding midpoint area.
Windermere Town Hall
Scenic stop 2.6 mi away

Windermere Town Hall

Windermere , FL
520 Main St, Windermere, FL 34786
Rating 4.5/5 17 reviews Historical place
City of Orlando
Meeting point 8.5 mi away

City of Orlando

Orlando , FL
400 S Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32801
Rating 4.1/5 163 reviews City Hall
Celebration Town Hall
Nearby stop 14.7 mi away

Celebration Town Hall

Celebration , FL
851 Celebration Ave, Celebration, FL 34747
Rating 4.4/5 91 reviews Homeowners' association,Community center
City Hall
Scenic stop 8.6 mi away

City Hall

Orlando , FL
4740 Caribbean Way, Orlando, FL 32836
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews Tourist information center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake Butler.

RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

16 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

Winter Park

21 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Kissimmee

27 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Sanford

42 mi away
600 South Persimmon Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Port Saint Lucie and Fanning Springs. Straight-line distance: 223 mi (358.88 km).

Port Saint Lucie

#1 Port Saint Lucie

The second most populous city in St.

Population209,715
Coordinates27.2939300, -80.3503300
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
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#2 Fanning Springs

City in Gilchrist and Levy counties in Florida, United States

Population1,056
Coordinates29.5907900, -82.9292900
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Port Saint Lucie (-80.35033, 27.29393)
End: Fanning Springs (-82.92929, 29.59079)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 402 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.82 gal
33.4 L · about $36.59
Round trip
$73.17
17.64 gal · 66.8 L
Estimated CO2
78.4 kg one way
Round trip: 156.8 kg / 346 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $36.59 $73.17
Mid-grade $4.60 $40.54 $81.07
Premium $4.90 $43.18 $86.37
Diesel $4.35 $38.37 $76.73

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Port Saint Lucie and Fanning Springs. The current time is 22:06:25.

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.