How far is Dade City, FL from Tallahassee, FL?
The driving distance from Dade City, FL to Tallahassee, FL is about 246 miles (395.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 190.5 miles (306.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 42m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Alachua County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dade City and Tallahassee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dade City and Tallahassee.
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Start on 14th Street
1.3 km · 2 min · 14th Street
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Turn right onto Lock Street
1350 ft · 39 sec · Lock Street
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Turn sharp left
5.5 mi · 8 min
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Turn left
1.2 km · 1 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
42 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto Cortez Boulevard
2.9 mi · 4 min · Cortez Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75 North: Ocala
3051 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
132.6 mi · 2 hr 22 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 Dade City and Tallahassee.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 75 North
Merge slight left
133 mi · 02h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Dade City and Mostly Sunny then 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 Dade City to Tallahassee?
The road trip is about 246 miles (395.9 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?
High Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 121.5 miles from Dade City and 124.5 miles from Tallahassee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 190.5 miles (306.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.5 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 9:36 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.00 one way or $72.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Dade City and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tallahassee.
Stop Ideas Near High Springs
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to High Springs.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dade City and Tallahassee. Straight-line distance: 190.45 mi (306.5 km).
#1 Dade City
County seat of Pasco County, Florida, United States
| Population | 7,338 |
| Coordinates | 28.3647200, -82.1959200 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| 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: 396 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 04m |
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 | $36.00 | $72.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $39.89 | $79.79 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $42.50 | $84.99 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $37.76 | $75.52 |
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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