Is There a Whataburger in Ocala?
No. The nearest Whataburger restaurants are in Middleburg and Lutz, about 75 to 80 miles from downtown Ocala.
There is no Whataburger in Ocala or Marion County, and none has been announced. The closest Whataburger by distance is in Middleburg, 74 miles away; the quickest drive is the Lutz restaurant north of Tampa, 80 miles and about 1 hour 15 minutes down I-75. Both list their drive-thru and dining room as open 24 hours. Orlando's only Whataburger is near UCF, about 92 miles from Ocala.
Where Whataburger Is in Florida
Whataburger's official location finder lists its Florida restaurants by city. Ocala, Gainesville, The Villages and the rest of North Central Florida are not on the list, and no Florida location is marked as coming soon. The Texas chain's Florida restaurants sit mostly in the Panhandle and the Jacksonville area, with smaller clusters around Tampa Bay and Fort Myers and a single restaurant in Orlando.
Florida was the chain's first state outside Texas. According to Whataburger's company history, founder Harmon Dobson opened Whataburger #21 in Pensacola in 1959.
From Ocala, two directions make sense. Northeast, the Middleburg restaurant on Blanding Boulevard is the shortest distance at 74 miles. South, the Lutz restaurant on Sierra Center Boulevard near Wesley Chapel is the quickest drive, about 1 hour 15 minutes down I-75, and Brandon is about 20 minutes beyond it. For burgers without the road trip, our best burgers in Ocala and Ocala burger guide cover local spots and chains such as Culver's, Five Guys and Steak 'n Shake.
Nearest Whataburger Locations to Ocala
| Restaurant | Address | From downtown Ocala | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whataburger #1185, Middleburg | 1778 Blanding Blvd, Middleburg, FL 32068 | 74.0 miles About 1 hour 30 minutes | Map |
| Whataburger #1687, Lutz | 25340 Sierra Center Boulevard, Lutz, FL 33559 | 80.0 miles About 1 hour 15 minutes via I-75 South | Map |
| Whataburger #973, Orange Park | 289 Blanding Blvd, Orange Park, FL 32073 | 80.8 miles About 1 hour 40 minutes | Map |
| Whataburger #1688, Orlando-UCF | 12305 East Colonial Drive, Orlando, FL 32826 | 92.3 miles About 1 hour 30 minutes | Map |
| Whataburger #1689, Brandon | 1426 West Brandon Boulevard, Brandon, FL 33511 | 99.6 miles About 1 hour 35 minutes via I-75 South | Map |
Distances and drive times are Google Maps driving estimates from 110 SE Watula Ave in downtown Ocala, checked Oct. 12, 2026. Actual times vary with traffic.
Hours at the Nearest Locations
Listed Hours
Drive-thru: 24 hours, 7 days
Dining room: 24 hours, 7 days
Curbside: 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
As listed for Middleburg, Lutz, Orange Park, Orlando-UCF and Brandon on Oct. 12, 2026. Whataburger notes holiday hours might differ.
Call Ahead
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a Whataburger in Ocala?
No. Whataburger does not operate a restaurant in Ocala or anywhere in Marion County. The company's official Florida location list, checked Oct. 12, 2026, includes no Ocala, Gainesville or The Villages restaurant and shows no Florida location marked as coming soon.
Where is the closest Whataburger to Ocala?
By distance, the closest Whataburger is #1185 at 1778 Blanding Blvd in Middleburg, 74 miles from downtown Ocala and about an hour and a half by car. By drive time, the Lutz restaurant at 25340 Sierra Center Boulevard, north of Tampa, is slightly quicker: 80 miles and about 1 hour 15 minutes straight down I-75.
Is there a Whataburger in Orlando?
Yes. Whataburger #1688, listed as Orlando-UCF, is at 12305 East Colonial Drive, Orlando, FL 32826, phone (407) 641-2612. It is 92.3 miles from downtown Ocala, about an hour and a half by car.
Are the Florida Whataburger locations open 24 hours?
The Middleburg, Lutz, Orange Park, Orlando-UCF and Brandon restaurants each list the drive-thru and dining room as open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, with curbside service from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Whataburger notes that holiday hours might differ.
Is Whataburger opening in Ocala or Gainesville?
Whataburger has not announced an Ocala, Marion County or Gainesville restaurant. Its Florida location list shows no coming-soon location in North Central Florida, and its press room has no Florida opening announcement in recent releases.
How long has Whataburger been in Florida?
Since 1959. According to Whataburger, founder Harmon Dobson opened Whataburger #21 in Pensacola that year, the first Whataburger outside Texas. Most Florida locations today are in the Panhandle and the Jacksonville area, with a few around Tampa Bay and Fort Myers and one in Orlando.
How This Page Was Verified
Last verified Oct. 12, 2026. Restaurant numbers, addresses, phone numbers and hours come from Whataburger's official location pages; the 1959 Pensacola date comes from Whataburger's company history. Drive distances come from Google Maps. Read our editorial guidelines.
Sources: Whataburger Florida locations; Whataburger company history; Whataburger press room; Google Maps driving directions.
¿Hay un Whataburger en Ocala?
No. Whataburger no tiene restaurante en Ocala ni en el Condado de Marion, y no ha anunciado uno. El más cercano por distancia está en 1778 Blanding Blvd, Middleburg, a 74 millas del centro de Ocala. El viaje más rápido es al de 25340 Sierra Center Boulevard en Lutz, al norte de Tampa, a 80 millas y cerca de 1 hora y 15 minutos por la I-75. Ambos indican servicio en el autoservicio y el comedor las 24 horas, todos los días. En Orlando, el único Whataburger está en 12305 East Colonial Drive, cerca de UCF.