How far is Fussels Corner, FL from Tallahassee, FL?

The driving distance from Fussels Corner, FL to Tallahassee, FL is about 276.8 miles (445.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 220 miles (354.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 56m 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
276.76 mi
04h 28m
Flight
220.03 mi
354.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
220.03 mi
Kilometers
354.1 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
276.76 mi
Kilometers
445.41 km
Drive Time
04h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tallahassee
Sun, Apr 19, 8:53 AM EDT
Return by in Fussels Corner
Sun, Apr 19, 1:21 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fussels Corner
2026-04-19T04:25
Arrive Tallahassee
Sun, Apr 19, 8:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:28 AM to 12:28 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
8:04 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fussels Corner
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
Alachua
FL

City in Alachua County, Florida, United States

From Fussels Corner
136.1 mi
02h 14m
To Tallahassee
140.7 mi
02h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 9 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 Fussels Corner and Tallahassee.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fussels Corner and Tallahassee.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    155 m · 42 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Carroll Road

    108 m · 21 sec · North Carroll Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Sand Mountain Loop Road

    1318 ft · 60 sec · Sand Mountain Loop Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Old Dixie Highway

    1868 ft · 37 sec · Old Dixie Highway

  5. 5

    Turn left

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Turn left

    1677 ft · 43 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Polk Parkway

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Polk Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Pace Road

    2467 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Pace Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Pace Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Berkley Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Berkley Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Commonwealth Avenue North

    5.5 mi · 7 min · Commonwealth Avenue North

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Commonwealth Avenue North

    40 m · 2 sec · Commonwealth Avenue North

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Commonwealth Avenue North

    21.2 mi · 27 min · Commonwealth Avenue North

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    1765 ft · 54 sec · Broad Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Howey Road

    5.2 mi · 8 min · Howey Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Independence Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Independence Boulevard

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  18. 18

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

    883 ft · 23 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on Florida's Turnpike North: Ocala

    1991 ft · 49 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    18.9 mi · 20 min · Florida's Turnpike

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike

    1281 ft · 16 sec · Florida's Turnpike

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    106.9 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  23. 23

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

    820 ft · 16 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee

    1569 ft · 30 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight right

    87.7 mi · 1 hr 34 min

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Mahan Drive

    6.7 mi · 12 min · Mahan Drive

  27. 27

    Continue on East Tennessee Street

    3252 ft · 1 min · East Tennessee Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto North Franklin Boulevard

    2568 ft · 1 min · North Franklin Boulevard

  29. 29

    Turn right onto East Pensacola Street

    1087 ft · 40 sec · East Pensacola Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto South Calhoun Street

    64 m · 10 sec · South Calhoun Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Apalachee Parkway

    103 m · 12 sec · Apalachee Parkway

  32. 32

    Turn right onto South Monroe Street

    9 m · 1 sec · South Monroe Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Monroe Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
33 steps
24 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
126 mi · 46%
I 10 West
88 mi · 32%
Commonwealth Avenue North
26.7 mi · 10%
Mahan Drive
6.73 mi · 2%
Howey Road
5.24 mi · 2%
Polk Parkway
4.92 mi · 2%
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
04h 28m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56.8 mi
220 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alachua
02h 14m from Fussels Corner
Leave By
8:04 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Fussels Corner 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 Fussels Corner to Tallahassee?

The road trip is about 276.8 miles (445.4 km) and usually takes 04h 28m 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?

Alachua is a useful midpoint, sitting about 136.1 miles from Fussels Corner and 140.7 miles from Tallahassee.

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

The direct path is about 220 miles (354.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.8 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 8:04 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.53 one way or $81.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Alachua

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

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

BUS

Gainesville, Florida

15 mi away
201 East University Ave.
BUS

Waldo, Florida

25 mi away
14648 NE 147th Avenue
BUS

Ocala, Florida

68 mi away
531 Northeast First Ave
RAIL

Palatka

77 mi away
220 North 11th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fussels Corner and Tallahassee. Straight-line distance: 220.03 mi (354.1 km).

Fussels Corner

#1 Fussels Corner

Census-designated place in Polk County, Florida

Population5,561
Coordinates28.0541900, -81.8606400
Altitude35
CountryUnited States
Tallahassee

#2 Tallahassee

The capital of Florida.

Population196,326
Coordinates30.4382600, -84.2807300
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: (-81.861081, 28.054206)
End: South Monroe Street (-84.280628, 30.438261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 445 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.77 gal
36.97 L · about $40.53
Round trip
$81.05
19.54 gal · 73.94 L
Estimated CO2
86.8 kg one way
Round trip: 173.7 kg / 383 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $40.53 $81.05
Mid-grade $4.60 $44.90 $89.81
Premium $4.90 $47.83 $95.67
Diesel $4.35 $42.50 $85.00

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 Fussels Corner and Tallahassee. The current time is 04:25:07.

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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.