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About Alachua, FL

Alachua is a small city in north-central Florida, about 15 miles northwest of Gainesville via US 441. Most visitors take I-75 to Exit 399, then head west on SR 222 into downtown. The city serves as a quiet residential community with tree-lined streets and easy access to Gainesville Regional Airport, about 20 miles away. The 1908 City Hall still houses the original jail cells in its basement.

Where is Alachua, FL on the map?

Alachua, FL is in United States, at 29.778, -82.483 - about 17 km south-west of La Crosse, FL.

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What is the closest airport to Alachua, FL?

The closest airport to Alachua, FL is Gainesville Regional Airport, 26 km (about 29 min by car).

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