How far is Alva, FL from Tallahassee, FL?
The driving distance from Alva, FL to Tallahassee, FL is about 406.1 miles (653.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 304 miles (489.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 07m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Sumter County, Florida, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alva and Tallahassee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alva and Tallahassee.
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Start on Broadway Street
2436 ft · 52 sec · Broadway Street
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Turn right onto Palm Beach Boulevard
11.9 mi · 18 min · Palm Beach Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75 North: Tampa
2149 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
293.5 mi · 5 hr 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee
820 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee
1569 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight right
87.7 mi · 1 hr 34 min
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Turn left onto Mahan Drive
6.7 mi · 12 min · Mahan Drive
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Continue on East Tennessee Street
3252 ft · 1 min · East Tennessee Street
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Turn left onto North Franklin Boulevard
2568 ft · 1 min · North Franklin Boulevard
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Turn right onto East Pensacola Street
1087 ft · 40 sec · East Pensacola Street
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Turn left onto South Calhoun Street
64 m · 10 sec · South Calhoun Street
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Turn right onto Apalachee Parkway
103 m · 12 sec · Apalachee Parkway
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Turn right onto South Monroe Street
9 m · 1 sec · South Monroe Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Monroe Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Alva and Tallahassee.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 75 North
Merge slight left
294 mi · 05h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Alva and Clear near Tallahassee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alva to Tallahassee?
The road trip is about 406.1 miles (653.6 km) and usually takes 06h 07m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Wildwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 201.5 miles from Alva and 204.6 miles from Tallahassee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 304 miles (489.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 102.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $59.44 one way or $118.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 127.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Alva and Clear near Tallahassee.
Stop Ideas Near Wildwood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Belleview City Hall Park
Inverness Government Center
City of Belleview
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wildwood.
Wildwood, Florida
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Ocala, Florida
Dade City, Florida
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alva and Tallahassee. Straight-line distance: 303.97 mi (489.19 km).
#1 Alva
Alva is a place in Florida, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 26.7156200, -81.6100800 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tallahassee
The capital of Florida.
| Population | 196,326 |
| Coordinates | 30.4382600, -84.2807300 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Monroe Street (-84.280628, 30.438261)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 654 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 03m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.15 | $59.44 | $118.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $65.86 | $131.72 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $70.16 | $140.32 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $62.34 | $124.67 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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