How far is it from Chiefland, FL, to Gainesville, FL, ?

The distance between Chiefland, FL, and Gainesville, FL, is 42 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Chiefland, FL, to Gainesville, FL, ?

The drive from Chiefland, FL, to Gainesville, FL, takes approximately 1 h 10 min by car.

What is the best route from Chiefland, FL, to Gainesville, FL, ?

The fastest route from Chiefland, FL, to Gainesville, FL, covers 42 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 10 min.

Which direction is Gainesville, FL from Chiefland, FL?

Gainesville, FL lies roughly to the north-east of Chiefland, FL.

Which roads does the route from Chiefland, FL to Gainesville, FL follow?

The drive from Chiefland, FL to Gainesville, FL mainly follows FL 24.

Which towns do you pass between Chiefland, FL and Gainesville, FL?

Towns on the route from Chiefland, FL to Gainesville, FL include Bronson, Newberry.

Are there charging stations between Chiefland, FL and Gainesville, FL?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Chiefland, FL to Gainesville, FL, including Target T0687 (Gainesville, FL) (350 kW); Burger King - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW); Butler Town Center - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 35.

Chiefland, FL Gainesville, FL

Distance: 42 miDuration: 1 h 10 min

Driving from Chiefland, FL to Gainesville, FL takes about 1 h 10 min via FL 24. The distance is 42 mi. The straight-line distance is 34 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Bronson, FL, East Bronson, FL, Gainesville, FL. Driving directions

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Driving directions18 · 42 mi

1 Depart right 29 yd
2 Continue straight onto Northwest 10th Street 1 mi
3 Turn right onto Northwest 17th Avenue 174 yd
4 Turn right onto Young Boulevard 1 mi
5 Continue straight onto Main Street 174 yd
6 Turn left 15 mi
7 Turn left onto Thrasher Drive 7 mi
8 Continue straight onto Southwest Archer Road 14 mi
9 Turn left onto Southwest 34th Street 2 mi
10 Continue straight onto Northwest 34th Street 2 mi
11 Turn right onto Northwest 16th Avenue 2 mi
12 Turn left onto Northwest 13th Street 1 mi
13 Turn left onto Northwest 29th Road 1 mi

14 Turn left 137 yd
15 At end of road, turn left 24 yd
16 Turn right 116 yd
17 Turn right 99 yd
18 Arrive left

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The return trip from Gainesville, FL to Chiefland, FL covers roughly the same distance, 42 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

35 chargers

Target T0687 (Gainesville, FL)CCS · 3970 SW Archer Road, Gainesville, FL, 32608350 kW
Burger King - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 9401 NW 39th Ave, Gainesville, FL, 32606250 kW
Butler Town Center - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 3217 Southwest 35th Boulevard, Gainesville, FL, 32608250 kW
Seafood Dock - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 6795 W Newberry Rd, Gainesville, FL, 32607250 kW
Wawa - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 4322 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL, 32608250 kW

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Gainesville, FL → Reddick, FL26 mi · 45 min Gainesville, FL → Archer, FL18 mi · 35 min Gainesville, FL → Bronson, FL27 mi · 45 min Gainesville, FL → Spring Ridge, FL30 mi · 50 min Gainesville, FL → Ocala, FL40 mi · 1 h Gainesville, FL → Macclenny, FL55 mi · 1 h 20 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated September 3, 2026.

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How far is it from Chiefland, FL, {fromState} to Gainesville, FL, {toState}?: The distance between Chiefland, FL, {fromState} and Gainesville, FL, {toState} is 42 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Chiefland, FL, {fromState} to Gainesville, FL, {toState}?: The drive from Chiefland, FL, {fromState} to Gainesville, FL, {toState} takes approximately 1 h 10 min by car.
What is the best route from Chiefland, FL, {fromState} to Gainesville, FL, {toState}?: The fastest route from Chiefland, FL, {fromState} to Gainesville, FL, {toState} covers 42 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 10 min.
Which direction is Gainesville, FL from Chiefland, FL?: Gainesville, FL lies roughly to the north-east of Chiefland, FL.
Which roads does the route from Chiefland, FL to Gainesville, FL follow?: The drive from Chiefland, FL to Gainesville, FL mainly follows FL 24.
Which towns do you pass between Chiefland, FL and Gainesville, FL?: Towns on the route from Chiefland, FL to Gainesville, FL include Bronson, Newberry.
Are there charging stations between Chiefland, FL and Gainesville, FL?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Chiefland, FL to Gainesville, FL, including Target T0687 (Gainesville, FL) (350 kW); Burger King - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW); Butler Town Center - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 35.

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