How far is Feather Sound, FL from Tallahassee, FL?

The driving distance from Feather Sound, FL to Tallahassee, FL is about 248.9 miles (400.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 200.3 miles (322.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 39m 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
248.92 mi
04h 19m
Flight
200.34 mi
322.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
200.34 mi
Kilometers
322.42 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
248.92 mi
Kilometers
400.6 km
Drive Time
04h 19m

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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 04h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tallahassee
Sat, Apr 18, 11:30 PM EDT
Return by in Feather Sound
Sun, Apr 19, 3:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Feather Sound
2026-04-18T19:10
Arrive Tallahassee
Sat, Apr 18, 11:30 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:20 AM to 12:20 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
8:20 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Feather Sound
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
Chiefland
FL

City in Levy County, Florida, United States of America

From Feather Sound
125.1 mi
02h 09m
To Tallahassee
123.8 mi
02h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 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 Feather Sound and Tallahassee.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Feather Sound and Tallahassee.

  1. 1

    Start on Whisperwood Drive

    2233 ft · 1 min · Whisperwood Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Egret Boulevard

    794 ft · 37 sec · Egret Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue on Egret Boulevard

    156 m · 25 sec · Egret Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Ulmerton Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Ulmerton Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 275 North: Tampa

    1.4 km · 2 min · Ulmerton Road

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    6.5 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 60: Clearwater, Tampa International Airport, Kennedy Boulevard, West Shore Boulevard

    2708 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on FL 60 East: Kennedy Boulevard, West Shore Boulevard

    1762 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on West Kennedy Boulevard

    1581 ft · 32 sec · West Kennedy Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Memorial Highway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Expressway

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Veterans Expressway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on FL 589 Toll Express Lane

    3.2 mi · 4 min · FL 589 Toll Express Lane

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Expressway

    1 km · 48 sec · Veterans Expressway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on FL 589 Toll Express Lane

    4.6 mi · 6 min · FL 589 Toll Express Lane

  15. 15

    Merge slight right onto Veterans Expressway

    1938 ft · 28 sec · Veterans Expressway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Suncoast Parkway

    54.2 mi · 59 min · Suncoast Parkway

  17. 17

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

    1944 ft · 44 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Gulf to Lake Highway

    4.8 mi · 8 min · Gulf to Lake Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Northeast 5th Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Northeast 5th Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Suncoast Boulevard

    47 mi · 59 min · Suncoast Boulevard

  21. 21

    Continue on Young Boulevard

    89.3 mi · 1 hr 53 min · Young Boulevard

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    13 mi · 16 min

  23. 23

    Continue on Apalachee Parkway

    11.8 mi · 16 min · Apalachee Parkway

  24. 24

    Continue on Apalachee Parkway

    842 ft · 18 sec · Apalachee Parkway

  25. 25

    Continue on Apalachee Parkway

    4.2 mi · 8 min · Apalachee Parkway

  26. 26

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

    9 m · 1 sec · South Monroe Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Monroe Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Feather Sound 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
27 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Young Boulevard
102 mi · 41%
Suncoast Parkway
54.2 mi · 22%
Suncoast Boulevard
47 mi · 19%
Apalachee Parkway
16.1 mi · 6%
FL 589 Toll Express Lane
7.8 mi · 3%
Veterans Expressway
5.55 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Young Boulevard

Continue on Young Boulevard

89.3 mi · 01h 53m

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
04h 19m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.6 mi
200.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chiefland
02h 09m from Feather Sound
Leave By
8:20 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Feather Sound 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 Feather Sound to Tallahassee?

The road trip is about 248.9 miles (400.6 km) and usually takes 04h 19m 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?

Chiefland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 125.1 miles from Feather Sound and 123.8 miles from Tallahassee.

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

The direct path is about 200.3 miles (322.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.6 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 8:20 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.42 one way or $72.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Feather Sound and Mostly Sunny near Tallahassee.

Stop Ideas Near Chiefland

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

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

BUS

Gainesville, Florida

56 mi away
201 East University Ave.
BUS

Waldo, Florida

76 mi away
14648 NE 147th Avenue
BUS

Ocala, Florida

77 mi away
531 Northeast First Ave
OTHER

Wildwood, Florida

105 mi away
601 North Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Feather Sound and Tallahassee. Straight-line distance: 200.34 mi (322.42 km).

Feather Sound

#1 Feather Sound

Unincorporated community in Florida

Population3,420
Coordinates27.9007900, -82.6734900
Altitude0
CountryUnited States
Tallahassee

#2 Tallahassee

The capital of Florida.

Population196,326
Coordinates30.4382600, -84.2807300
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: Whisperwood Drive (-82.673415, 27.900779)
End: South Monroe Street (-84.280628, 30.438261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 401 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.78 gal
33.25 L · about $36.42
Round trip
$72.84
17.56 gal · 66.5 L
Estimated CO2
78 kg one way
Round trip: 156.1 kg / 344 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $36.42 $72.84
Mid-grade $4.60 $40.35 $80.71
Premium $4.90 $42.99 $85.97
Diesel $4.35 $38.19 $76.39

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Feather Sound and Tallahassee. The current time is 19:10:10.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.