How far is Avon Park, FL from Tallahassee, FL?
The driving distance from Avon Park, FL to Tallahassee, FL is about 464.1 miles (746.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 391.9 miles (630.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 57m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 58m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Town in Lake County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Avon Park and Tallahassee.
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Start on Southwest 27th Avenue
1120 ft · 51 sec · Southwest 27th Avenue
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Turn right onto Griffin Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Griffin Road
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Turn right
55 m · 5 sec
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Take the ramp straight toward Florida's Turnpike North: Orlando
1837 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
253.9 mi · 4 hr 36 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike
1281 ft · 16 sec · Florida's Turnpike
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Merge slight left
106.9 mi · 1 hr 55 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 · 42 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 Avon Park and Tallahassee.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Florida's Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
254 mi · 04h 36m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Avon Park and Sunny near Tallahassee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Avon Park to Tallahassee?
The road trip is about 464.1 miles (746.9 km) and usually takes 06h 58m 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?
Ferndale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 230.5 miles from Avon Park and 233.6 miles from Tallahassee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 391.9 miles (630.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 72.2 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 $67.94 one way or $135.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 145.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Avon Park and Sunny near Tallahassee.
Stop Ideas Near Ferndale
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ferndale.
Orlando Health/Amtrak
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Wildwood, Florida
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Avon Park and Tallahassee. Straight-line distance: 391.91 mi (630.72 km).
#1 Avon Park
Town in Highlands County, Florida, United States
| Population | 10,719 |
| Coordinates | 26.0656400, -80.1769900 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| 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: 747 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 47m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.15 | $67.94 | $135.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $75.28 | $150.56 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $80.20 | $160.39 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $71.25 | $142.51 |
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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