How far is St. Petersburg, FL from Fanning Springs, FL?
The driving distance from St. Petersburg, FL to Fanning Springs, FL is about 148.1 miles (238.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 126.6 miles (203.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 07m 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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Flight 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 03h 03m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Census-designated place in Citrus County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Widespread Showers And Thunderstorms
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between St. Petersburg and Fanning Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between St. Petersburg and Fanning Springs.
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Start on 34th Street South
2326 ft · 1 min · 34th Street South
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Turn right onto 5th Avenue North
1.2 mi · 2 min · 5th Avenue North
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Take the ramp left toward I 275 North
1811 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
15.2 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 60: Clearwater, Tampa International Airport, Kennedy Boulevard, West Shore Boulevard
2708 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on FL 60 East: Kennedy Boulevard, West Shore Boulevard
1762 ft · 42 sec
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Continue on West Kennedy Boulevard
1581 ft · 32 sec · West Kennedy Boulevard
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Turn left onto Memorial Highway
1.1 km · 1 min · Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Expressway
4.5 mi · 6 min · Veterans Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on FL 589 Toll Express Lane
3.2 mi · 4 min · FL 589 Toll Express Lane
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Expressway
1 km · 48 sec · Veterans Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Expressway
4.9 mi · 6 min · Veterans Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Suncoast Parkway
54.2 mi · 59 min · Suncoast Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 44: Gulf to Lake Highway
1944 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left onto Gulf to Lake Highway
4.8 mi · 8 min · Gulf to Lake Highway
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Continue on Northeast 5th Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Northeast 5th Street
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Turn right onto Suncoast Boulevard
47 mi · 59 min · Suncoast Boulevard
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Continue on Young Boulevard
8.4 mi · 12 min · Young Boulevard
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Continue straight
103 m · 13 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between St. Petersburg and Fanning Springs.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Suncoast Parkway
Keep slight left to continue on Suncoast Parkway
54.2 mi · 00h 59m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Widespread Showers And Thunderstorms leaving St. Petersburg and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy near Fanning Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from St. Petersburg to Fanning Springs?
The road trip is about 148.1 miles (238.3 km) and usually takes 03h 03m 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?
Sugarmill Woods is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.2 miles from St. Petersburg and 73.9 miles from Fanning Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 126.6 miles (203.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.5 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 10:52 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.69 one way or $43.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Widespread Showers And Thunderstorms around St. Petersburg and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy near Fanning Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Sugarmill Woods
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between St. Petersburg and Fanning Springs. Straight-line distance: 126.65 mi (203.83 km).
#1 St. Petersburg
The second most populous city in Florida.
| Population | 253,693 |
| Coordinates | 27.7708600, -82.6792700 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fanning Springs
City in Gilchrist and Levy counties in Florida, United States
| Population | 1,056 |
| Coordinates | 29.5907900, -82.9292900 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fanning Springs (-82.92929, 29.59079)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 238 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 50m |
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 | $4.15 | $21.69 | $43.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $24.04 | $48.07 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $25.61 | $51.21 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $22.75 | $45.50 |
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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