Best stops on I-75 in Florida

All 97 exits ranked by what a road-tripper actually needs: real food choice, easy gas, 24-hour service, and the stops worth a detour. Winners below.

1. Exit 384 — Archer Road;Gainesville;Archer

Milepost 376.1 · 29 places to eat · 14 gas stations · 23 hotels · ♥ Florida Museum of Natural History, Harn Museum of Art

2. Exit 254 — Riverview

Milepost 249.6 · 22 places to eat · 18 gas stations · 12 hotels · open 24 hours · ♥ Henry B. Plant Museum, SS American Victory;American Victory Museum

3. Exit 138 — Fort Myers;Immokalee

Milepost 134.3 · 16 places to eat · 13 gas stations · 10 hotels · ♥ Imaginarium Science Center, City of Fort Myers Southwest Florida Museum of History

4. Exit 1A

Milepost 0 · 26 places to eat · 13 gas stations · 8 hotels · open 24 hours · ♥ The Historic Hampton House

5. Exit 123 — Estero

Milepost 120.1 · 28 places to eat · 11 gas stations · 4 hotels · open 24 hours · ♥ Mound Key Archaeological Preserve State Park

6. Exit 210 — Sarasota;St Armads

Milepost 205.5 · 29 places to eat · 11 gas stations · 10 hotels · open 24 hours · ♥ Historical Exhibits & Education Center

7. Exit 257 — Brandon

Milepost 251.3 · 29 places to eat · 14 gas stations · 22 hotels · open 24 hours · ♥ Florida Museum of Photographic Arts

8. Exit 265 — Fowler Avenue;Temple Terrace

Milepost 259.6 · 19 places to eat · 12 gas stations · 11 hotels · ♥ Busch Gardens Tampa, Adventure Island

9. Exit 279 — Zephyrhills;Wesley Chapel

Milepost 273.3 · 29 places to eat · 10 gas stations · 7 hotels · open 24 hours · ♥ Conner Preserve

10. Exit 329 — Inverness;Wildwood

Milepost 320.6 · 17 places to eat · 8 gas stations · 6 hotels · 24/7 travel center

← Every I-75 exit in Florida