How far is Avon Park, FL from Tallahassee, FL?

The driving distance from Avon Park, FL to Tallahassee, FL is about 321.1 miles (516.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 258.2 miles (415.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
321.1 mi
05h 12m
Flight
258.19 mi
415.51 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
258.19 mi
Kilometers
415.51 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
321.1 mi
Kilometers
516.76 km
Drive Time
05h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tallahassee
Sun, May 31, 2:25 AM EDT
Return by in Avon Park
Sun, May 31, 7:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Avon Park
2026-05-30T21:13
Arrive Tallahassee
Sun, May 31, 2:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:12 AM to 1:12 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:36 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Avon Park
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Micanopy
FL

Town in Alachua County, Florida, United States

From Avon Park
152.9 mi
02h 36m
To Tallahassee
168.2 mi
02h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
7 mph W
Destination
88°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Avon Park and Tallahassee.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Avon Park and Tallahassee.

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    2651 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right

    27.2 mi · 35 min

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    27.8 mi · 39 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    13.7 mi · 19 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    10.1 mi · 15 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    1507 ft · 23 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    3 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike North: Ocala

    883 ft · 23 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Florida's Turnpike North: Ocala

    1991 ft · 49 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    18.9 mi · 20 min · Florida's Turnpike

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike

    1281 ft · 16 sec · Florida's Turnpike

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    106.9 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee

    820 ft · 16 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee

    1569 ft · 30 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight right

    87.7 mi · 1 hr 34 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Mahan Drive

    6.7 mi · 12 min · Mahan Drive

  17. 17

    Continue on East Tennessee Street

    3252 ft · 1 min · East Tennessee Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Franklin Boulevard

    2568 ft · 1 min · North Franklin Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East Pensacola Street

    1087 ft · 40 sec · East Pensacola Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South Calhoun Street

    64 m · 10 sec · South Calhoun Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Apalachee Parkway

    103 m · 12 sec · Apalachee Parkway

  22. 22

    Turn right onto South Monroe Street

    9 m · 1 sec · South Monroe Street

  23. 23

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
126 mi · 39%
I 10 West
88 mi · 27%
West Main Street
55.4 mi · 17%
Mahan Drive
6.73 mi · 2%
East Tennessee Street
0.62 mi
Florida's Turnpike North
0.54 mi
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left

107 mi · 01h 55m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+62.9 mi
258.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Micanopy
02h 36m from Avon Park
Leave By
6:36 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Avon Park and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 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 321.1 miles (516.8 km) and usually takes 05h 12m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Micanopy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 152.9 miles from Avon Park and 168.2 miles from Tallahassee.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 258.2 miles (415.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.9 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:36 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.00 one way or $93.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Avon Park and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tallahassee.

Stop Ideas Near Micanopy

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Micanopy, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Micanopy.

BUS

Gainesville, Florida

17 mi away
201 East University Ave.
BUS

Waldo, Florida

34 mi away
14648 NE 147th Avenue
BUS

Ocala, Florida

37 mi away
531 Northeast First Ave
RAIL

Palatka

64 mi away
220 North 11th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Avon Park and Tallahassee. Straight-line distance: 258.19 mi (415.51 km).

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#1 Avon Park

Town in Highlands County, Florida, United States

Population10,086
Coordinates27.5958700, -81.5061900
Altitude46
CountryUnited States
Tallahassee

#2 Tallahassee

The capital of Florida.

Population196,326
Coordinates30.4382600, -84.2807300
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: West Main Street (-81.50619, 27.595875)
End: South Monroe Street (-84.280628, 30.438261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 517 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.33 gal
42.89 L · about $47.00
Round trip
$93.99
22.66 gal · 85.78 L
Estimated CO2
100.7 kg one way
Round trip: 201.4 kg / 444 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $47.00 $93.99
Mid-grade $4.60 $52.07 $104.15
Premium $4.90 $55.47 $110.94
Diesel $4.35 $49.29 $98.57

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Florida · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Avon Park and Tallahassee. The current time is 21:13:15.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.