How far is St. Petersburg, FL from Graceville, FL?
The driving distance from St. Petersburg, FL to Graceville, FL is about 385 miles (619.6 km), with a travel time of about 07h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 278.6 miles (448.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 21m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 10m.
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.
County seat of Columbia County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between St. Petersburg and Graceville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between St. Petersburg and Graceville.
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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
37.7 mi · 47 min
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Merge slight left
160.3 mi · 2 hr 52 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee
820 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee
1569 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight right
159.4 mi · 2 hr 51 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 276: Marianna
1197 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on FL 276 North: Marianna
151 m · 17 sec
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Turn straight onto Kynesville Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Kynesville Road
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Turn left onto Lafayette Street
2347 ft · 48 sec · Lafayette Street
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Turn slight right
6.6 mi · 9 min
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Turn right
7.3 mi · 8 min
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Turn left
6.8 mi · 10 min
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Turn left onto Cotton Street
46 m · 9 sec · Cotton Street
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Turn left
3 m · 1 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 Graceville.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 275 North
Merge slight left
160 mi · 02h 52m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving St. Petersburg and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy near Graceville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from St. Petersburg to Graceville?
The road trip is about 385 miles (619.6 km) and usually takes 07h 10m 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?
Lake City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 192.6 miles from St. Petersburg and 192.4 miles from Graceville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 278.6 miles (448.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 106.4 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 $56.37 one way or $112.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 120.8 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between St. Petersburg and Graceville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around St. Petersburg and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy near Graceville.
Stop Ideas Near Lake City
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 Lake City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between St. Petersburg and Graceville. Straight-line distance: 278.63 mi (448.41 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 Graceville
City in Jackson County, Florida, United States
| Population | 2,106 |
| Coordinates | 30.9568500, -85.5166000 |
| Altitude | 46 |
| Country | United States |
End: Graceville (-85.5166, 30.95685)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 620 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 48m |
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 | $56.37 | $112.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $62.46 | $124.92 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $66.54 | $133.07 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $59.12 | $118.23 |
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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