Origin
Gainesville, FL
Late night in Gainesville on Sunday
Local time
3:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gainesville, FL to Lady Lake, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 24m
Distance
65.2 mi
105 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 18m
★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 37m
10 AM
1h 29m
12 PM
1h 28m
3 PM
1h 30m
5 PM
1h 37m
8 PM
1h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lady Lake, FL
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Trip Overview
Gainesville to Lady Lake is 65.2 miles and takes about 1 hour 24 minutes via I 75, US 27, and US 441, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Florida, making it a straightforward, same-day trip. You'll mostly be on major highways, so expect a relatively quick journey. It's a practical route if you're looking for efficient travel between these two points without extensive detours. Consider this trip for its simplicity and directness.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 33.8 mi | 36m |
| US 27 | 10 mi | 15m |
| US 441 | 8 mi | 9m |
| Southwest 135th Street | 5.7 mi | 8m |
| South Main Street | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| Southeast 132nd Street Road | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Southeast County Road 234 | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Southwest Williston Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 33.8 mi, about 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gainesville, FL and Lady Lake, 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
34 mi
·
36 min
·
I 75
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 341
Toward CR 484: Belleview, Dunnellon
15
Turn left onto CR 484
5.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Southwest 135th Street
Use the straight lane.
16
Continue on Southeast 132nd Street Road
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Southeast 132nd Street Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
17
Turn right onto US 27; US 441
10 mi
·
15 min
·
US 27; US 441
18
Turn right onto CR 466
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
CR 466
19
Continue on CR 466
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
CR 466
20
Arrive at destination
CR 466
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.6 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 46.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
CR 329 / South Main Street
Enter roundabout onto CR 329 / South Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
CR 329 / South Main Street
Enter roundabout onto CR 329 / South Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
2.9 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
South Main Street
Turn left onto South Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
11 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
CR 234 / Southeast County Road 234
Turn right onto CR 234 / Southeast County Road 234
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
46.3 mi into trip
|
~54m in
Take the exit toward CR 484: Belleview, Dunnellon
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 341
Toward CR 484: Belleview, Dunnellon
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.38 one way
$20.76 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $11.29 | $22.58 |
| premium | $4.72 | $12.12 | $24.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.40 | $28.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.6 | 0 | $6.85 | $3.13 |
| Efficient EV | 16.3 | 0 | $5.71 | $2.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.1 | 0 | $9.13 | $4.17 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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
Lady Lake, FL
Late night in Lady Lake on Sunday
Local time
3:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
22 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 24m 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 is a highway-focused drive, with about 80% of your journey on major roads like I 75. You'll encounter the longest uninterrupted stretch, 33.8 miles, on I 75. While much of the drive is on the interstate, you'll also navigate sections of US 27 and US 441, which may offer slightly different scenery and traffic patterns. The overall feel is one of consistent forward momentum, ideal for those who prefer covering ground efficiently.
80% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 33.8 mi on I 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and US 27. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near CR 329 / South Main Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 65.2 miles you will encounter 12 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 0.5 miles (CR 329 / South Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.8 miles (CR 329 / South Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 2.9 miles (South Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.
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 Lady Lake, FL, road signs point toward Cr 484: Belleview and Dunnellon.
Cr 484: Belleview
46.3 mi in
|
~54m
Dunnellon
46.3 mi in
|
~54m
About the Cities
Starting in Gainesville, FL
Full guide →Gainesville is in North Central Florida. It is home to the University of Florida, and Santa Fe College.
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 1h 24m. Total distance: 65.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 33.8 miles on I 75. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (CR 329 / South Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.8 miles (CR 329 / South Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 2.9 miles (South Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lady Lake, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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