Origin
Gainesville, FL
Morning in Gainesville on Tuesday
Local time
7:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
89°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gainesville, FL to Kissimmee, FL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 20m
Distance
123.3 mi
198 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 11m
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6 AM
2h 20m
8 AM
2h 40m
10 AM
2h 27m
12 PM
2h 25m
3 PM
2h 28m
5 PM
2h 39m
8 PM
2h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kissimmee, FL
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Trip Overview
Gainesville to Kissimmee is 123.3 miles and takes about 2h 20m via Florida's Turnpike and I 75, with a fuel budget near $20 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Florida, covering a relatively short distance that makes for a straightforward drive. You'll mostly be on major highways, so expect efficient travel. Given the short duration, this route is ideal for a same-day excursion, allowing for flexibility in your schedule. It's a practical option for getting from one part of the state to another without a significant time commitment.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
61.6 miles from Gainesville, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 11m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Florida's Turnpike | 59.5 mi | 1h 3m |
| I 75 | 46.2 mi | 49m |
| US 441 | 8 mi | 9m |
| South Main Street | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| John Young Parkway | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| East Osceola Parkway | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Southeast County Road 234 | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| North Orange Blossom Trail | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Florida's Turnpike
— 59.5 mi, about 1h 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gainesville, FL and Kissimmee, FL.
1
Start on CR 329
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Enter roundabout onto CR 329
148 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Main Street
3
Continue on CR 329
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
South Main Street
4
Enter roundabout onto CR 329
57 ft
·
1 sec
·
South Main Street
5
Continue on CR 329
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
6
Turn right onto FL 331
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
Southwest Williston Road
7
Turn left onto South Main Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
South Main Street
Use the left lane.
8
Turn straight onto US 441
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
·
US 441
Use the straight / left lanes.
9
Continue on US 441
7.0 mi
·
8 min
·
US 441
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on US 441
0.6 mi
·
47 sec
·
US 441
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn right onto CR 234
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Southeast County Road 234
Use the right lane.
12
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward I 75 South: Tampa
13
Merge onto I 75
46 mi
·
49 min
·
I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit onto Florida's Turnpike
60 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
·
Florida's Turnpike
Exit 328
Toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 249
Toward Osceola Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on this road
362 ft
·
8 sec
·
this road
Exit 249
Toward Osceola Parkway
17
Keep slight right at fork
250 ft
·
6 sec
Toward Kissimmee, Disney World
Use the right lane.
18
Turn straight onto CR 522
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
East Osceola Parkway
Use the left lane.
19
Turn left onto US 17; US 92; US 441
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Orange Blossom Trail
Use the left lane.
20
Turn right onto Carroll Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Carroll Street
Use the right lane.
21
Turn left onto US 17 Truck; US 92 Truck
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
John Young Parkway
22
Turn right onto US 192
238 ft
·
7 sec
·
West Vine Street
Use the right lane.
23
Turn right
68 ft
·
7 sec
24
Turn right
58 ft
·
4 sec
25
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 2h 20m travel time, consider an early morning departure from Gainesville to maximize your day. With only 123.3 miles, there's no pressing need to split the drive, but if you prefer breaks, you can easily find services along Florida's Turnpike. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially before entering longer stretches, as the estimated cost is $20. You'll encounter a high concentration of exits and interchanges, so stay alert for your upcoming turns. The shift to US 441 will require more attention to speed limits and local traffic patterns.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 61.6 miles from Gainesville, FL, or about 1h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 59.5 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 27 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 61.6 miles or 1h 11m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 53m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kissimmee, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Gainesville, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Gainesville, FL
This is one driving day of about 123.3 miles and 2h 20m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Gainesville, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Florida's Turnpike for about 59.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
62 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 61.6 miles from Gainesville, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 195 decision points cluster between mile 58.8 and 123.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
58.8 mi into trip
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~1h 8m in
|
Florida's Turnpike
Take the exit onto Florida's Turnpike toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 328
Toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
7
118.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 12m in
Take the exit toward Osceola Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 249
Toward Osceola Parkway
9
118.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 12m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Kissimmee, Disney World
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward Kissimmee, Disney World
6
120.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 16m in
|
Carroll Street
Turn right onto Carroll Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
123.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 19m in
|
US 192 / West Vine Street
Turn right onto US 192 / West Vine Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.63 one way
$39.25 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
43 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $21.35 | $42.70 |
| premium | $4.72 | $22.93 | $45.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $27.22 | $54.45 |
Estimated Tolls: $4.17
Florida's Turnpike
(59.5 mi)
$4.17
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Tolls
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 43.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 37 | 0 | $12.95 | $5.92 |
| Efficient EV | 30.8 | 0 | $10.79 | $4.93 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 49.3 | 0 | $17.26 | $7.89 |
Gas CO2
43 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Kissimmee, FL
Morning in Kissimmee on Tuesday
Local time
7:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
89°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
90°F
Wildwood, FL
62 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
2h 20m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly highway driving, with 95% of the 123.3 miles on major roads. You'll experience the longest uninterrupted stretch of 59.5 miles on Florida's Turnpike. Expect to encounter many exits and interchanges as you transition between Florida's Turnpike and I 75. The final portion of the drive will shift to US 441, introducing more surface road conditions and local traffic.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 59.5 mi on Florida's Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Florida's Turnpike and I 75. You will hit about 19 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 58.8 miles in near Florida's Turnpike.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 123.3 miles you will encounter 19 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 58.8 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 118.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 118.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
218 ft
63 ft
Total Climb
314 ft
Total Descent
419 ft
Highest Point
218 ft
~88 mi in
Elevation Range
155 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Gainesville, FL and Kissimmee, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike South and Orlando.
Florida's Turnpike South
58.8 mi in
|
~1h 8m
|
via Florida's Turnpike
Orlando
58.8 mi in
|
~1h 8m
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via Florida's Turnpike
About the Cities
Starting in Gainesville, FL
Full guide →Founded 1853
Gainesville is in North Central Florida. It is home to the University of Florida, and Santa Fe College.
Top landmarks
- • Hippodrome State Theatre — theater in Gainesville, Florida, United States
- • Anderson Hall — historic building on the campus of the University of Florida, USA
- • Buckman Hall — University of Florida campus
Arriving in Kissimmee, FL
Full guide →Kissimmee is a city in Osceola County. Kissimmee (pronounced /kiˈsimi/, accent on second syllable) is a popular Central Florida tourist destination because of its sunny weather, spring training baseball for major league clubs, and close proximity to Disney World.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 20m. Total distance: 123.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 59.5 miles on Florida's Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $4.17 in tolls one way, starting with Florida's Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Kissimmee, FL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 58.8 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 118.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 118.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Kissimmee, FL before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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