How far is Brooksville, FL from Tallahassee, FL?

The driving distance from Brooksville, FL to Tallahassee, FL is about 194.9 miles (313.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 172.7 miles (278 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 59m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
194.93 mi
03h 29m
Flight
172.77 mi
278.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
172.77 mi
Kilometers
278.04 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
194.93 mi
Kilometers
313.71 km
Drive Time
03h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tallahassee
Sun, Apr 19, 8:30 AM EDT
Return by in Brooksville
Sun, Apr 19, 12:00 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brooksville
2026-04-19T05:01
Arrive Tallahassee
Sun, Apr 19, 8:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM EDT

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

Leave by
10:00 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brooksville
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
Cross City
FL

Town in Florida, United States

From Brooksville
98.1 mi
01h 44m
To Tallahassee
96.8 mi
01h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 12 mph WNW
Destination
86°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brooksville and Tallahassee.

  1. 1

    Start on Jefferson Street

    2489 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Ponce de Leon Boulevard

    7.8 mi · 11 min · Ponce de Leon Boulevard

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ponce de Leon Boulevard

    56 m · 5 sec · Ponce de Leon Boulevard

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Ponce de Leon Boulevard

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Ponce de Leon Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    2842 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Suncoast Parkway

    11.9 mi · 13 min · Suncoast Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 44: Gulf to Lake Highway

    1944 ft · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Gulf to Lake Highway

    4.8 mi · 8 min · Gulf to Lake Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Northeast 5th Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Northeast 5th Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Suncoast Boulevard

    47 mi · 59 min · Suncoast Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on Young Boulevard

    73.9 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Young Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    28.4 mi · 34 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Apalachee Parkway

    11.8 mi · 16 min · Apalachee Parkway

  14. 14

    Continue on Apalachee Parkway

    842 ft · 18 sec · Apalachee Parkway

  15. 15

    Continue on Apalachee Parkway

    4.2 mi · 8 min · Apalachee Parkway

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Monroe Street

    9 m · 1 sec · South Monroe Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Monroe Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brooksville and Tallahassee.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Young Boulevard
102 mi · 52%
Suncoast Boulevard
47 mi · 24%
Apalachee Parkway
16.1 mi · 8%
Ponce de Leon Boulevard
12.2 mi · 6%
Suncoast Parkway
11.9 mi · 6%
Gulf to Lake Highway
4.82 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Young Boulevard

Continue on Young Boulevard

73.9 mi · 01h 35m

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
03h 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.2 mi
172.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cross City
01h 44m from Brooksville
Leave By
10:00 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Brooksville and Partly Sunny near Tallahassee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brooksville to Tallahassee?

The road trip is about 194.9 miles (313.7 km) and usually takes 03h 29m 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?

Cross City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.1 miles from Brooksville and 96.8 miles from Tallahassee.

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

The direct path is about 172.7 miles (278 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.2 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:00 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.54 one way or $57.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Brooksville and Partly Sunny near Tallahassee.

Stop Ideas Near Cross City

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cross City, 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 Cross City.

BUS

Gainesville, Florida

78 mi away
201 East University Ave.
BUS

Waldo, Florida

94 mi away
14648 NE 147th Avenue
BUS

Ocala, Florida

108 mi away
531 Northeast First Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brooksville and Tallahassee. Straight-line distance: 172.77 mi (278.04 km).

Brooksville

#1 Brooksville

County seat of Hernando County, Florida, United States

Population8,824
Coordinates28.5555400, -82.3899100
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Tallahassee

#2 Tallahassee

The capital of Florida.

Population196,326
Coordinates30.4382600, -84.2807300
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: Jefferson Street (-82.38991, 28.555625)
End: South Monroe Street (-84.280628, 30.438261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 314 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.88 gal
26.04 L · about $28.54
Round trip
$57.08
13.76 gal · 52.08 L
Estimated CO2
61.1 kg one way
Round trip: 122.3 kg / 270 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $28.54 $57.08
Mid-grade $4.60 $31.62 $63.24
Premium $4.90 $33.68 $67.37
Diesel $4.35 $29.93 $59.86

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Brooksville and Tallahassee. The current time is 05:01:25.

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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.