How far is Starke, FL from Gainesville, FL?
The driving distance from Starke, FL to Gainesville, FL is about 25.6 miles (41.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24 miles (38.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Starke and Gainesville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Starke and Gainesville.
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Start on West Call Street
90 m · 14 sec · West Call Street
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Turn right onto South Thompson Street
79 m · 11 sec · South Thompson Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Thompson Street
31 m · 5 sec · South Thompson Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South Thompson Street
1204 ft · 56 sec · South Thompson Street
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Turn left onto Temple Avenue
2.2 mi · 4 min · Temple Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left
9.1 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Kennard Street
2824 ft · 1 min · Kennard Street
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Continue on Waldo Road
10.9 mi · 14 min · Waldo Road
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Continue on Northeast Waldo Road
2858 ft · 54 sec · Northeast Waldo Road
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Continue on Waldo Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Waldo Road
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Turn right onto East University Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · East University Avenue
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Turn left onto South Main Street
35 m · 3 sec · 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 Starke and Gainesville.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Waldo Road
Continue on Waldo Road
10.9 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny leaving Starke 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 Starke to Gainesville?
The road trip is about 25.6 miles (41.2 km) and usually takes 00h 33m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Waldo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.8 miles from Starke and 12.8 miles from Gainesville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24 miles (38.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.73 one way or $7.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Starke and Partly Sunny near Gainesville.
Stop Ideas Near Waldo
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 Waldo.
Waldo, Florida
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Starke and Gainesville. Straight-line distance: 23.97 mi (38.58 km).
#1 Starke
Town in Florida
| Population | 5,471 |
| Coordinates | 29.9441300, -82.1098300 |
| Altitude | 50 |
| 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: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.73 | $7.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.14 | $8.27 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $4.41 | $8.81 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $3.91 | $7.83 |
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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