How far is Crescent City, FL from Tallahassee, FL?

The driving distance from Crescent City, FL to Tallahassee, FL is about 208.8 miles (336.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 179.9 miles (289.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 25m 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
208.84 mi
03h 42m
Flight
179.89 mi
289.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
179.89 mi
Kilometers
289.5 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
208.84 mi
Kilometers
336.1 km
Drive Time
03h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tallahassee
Sun, Apr 19, 12:11 AM EDT
Return by in Crescent City
Sun, Apr 19, 3:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Crescent City
2026-04-18T20:28
Arrive Tallahassee
Sun, Apr 19, 12:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 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
9:34 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Crescent City
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
Lake City
FL

County seat of Columbia County, Florida, United States

From Crescent City
103 mi
01h 51m
To Tallahassee
105.9 mi
01h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
93°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph S
Destination
89°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Crescent City and Tallahassee.

  1. 1

    Start on Central Avenue

    23 m · 11 sec · Central Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Summit Street

    16.9 mi · 24 min · North Summit Street

  3. 3

    Keep slight right

    9 mi · 16 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Reid Street

    38 mi · 51 min · Reid Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Madison Street

    24.9 mi · 34 min · Madison Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Southeast State Road 100

    10 mi · 13 min · Southeast State Road 100

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Northwest Bascom Norris Drive

    1897 ft · 36 sec · Northwest Bascom Norris Drive

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Northwest Main Boulevard

    1613 ft · 31 sec · Northwest Main Boulevard

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Northwest Main Boulevard

    41 m · 2 sec · Northwest Main Boulevard

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Northwest Main Boulevard

    2418 ft · 38 sec · Northwest Main Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on Northwest US Highway 41

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Northwest US Highway 41

  13. 13

    Take the ramp left toward I 10 West: Live Oak

    1140 ft · 28 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    92.5 mi · 1 hr 39 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Mahan Drive

    6.7 mi · 12 min · Mahan Drive

  16. 16

    Continue on East Tennessee Street

    3252 ft · 1 min · East Tennessee Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Franklin Boulevard

    2568 ft · 1 min · North Franklin Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East Pensacola Street

    1087 ft · 40 sec · East Pensacola Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South Calhoun Street

    64 m · 10 sec · South Calhoun Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Apalachee Parkway

    103 m · 12 sec · Apalachee Parkway

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South Monroe Street

    9 m · 1 sec · South Monroe Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Monroe Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
92.7 mi · 44%
Reid Street
38 mi · 18%
North Summit Street
25.9 mi · 12%
Madison Street
24.9 mi · 12%
Southeast State Road 100
12.6 mi · 6%
Mahan Drive
6.73 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Merge slight left

92.5 mi · 01h 39m

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 42m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.9 mi
179.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake City
01h 51m from Crescent City
Leave By
9:34 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Crescent City and Mostly Sunny near Tallahassee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Crescent City to Tallahassee?

The road trip is about 208.8 miles (336.1 km) and usually takes 03h 42m 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?

Lake City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103 miles from Crescent City and 105.9 miles from Tallahassee.

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

The direct path is about 179.9 miles (289.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.9 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 9:34 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.57 one way or $61.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Crescent City and Mostly Sunny near Tallahassee.

Stop Ideas Near Lake City

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

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

BUS

Waldo, Florida

64 mi away
14648 NE 147th Avenue
BUS

Gainesville, Florida

67 mi away
201 East University Ave.
RAIL

Jacksonville

90 mi away
3570 Clifford Lane
RAIL

Palatka

113 mi away
220 North 11th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Crescent City and Tallahassee. Straight-line distance: 179.89 mi (289.5 km).

Crescent City

#1 Crescent City

City in Florida, United States

Population1,535
Coordinates29.4302500, -81.5106300
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Tallahassee

#2 Tallahassee

The capital of Florida.

Population196,326
Coordinates30.4382600, -84.2807300
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: Central Avenue (-81.510627, 29.430145)
End: South Monroe Street (-84.280628, 30.438261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 336 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.37 gal
27.9 L · about $30.57
Round trip
$61.14
14.74 gal · 55.8 L
Estimated CO2
65.5 kg one way
Round trip: 131 kg / 289 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $30.57 $61.14
Mid-grade $4.60 $33.87 $67.75
Premium $4.90 $36.08 $72.17
Diesel $4.35 $32.06 $64.12

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 Crescent City and Tallahassee. The current time is 20:28:54.

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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.