How far is High Springs, FL from Tallahassee, FL?

The driving distance from High Springs, FL to Tallahassee, FL is about 131.9 miles (212.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 109.1 miles (175.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
131.85 mi
02h 03m
Flight
109.13 mi
175.63 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
109.13 mi
Kilometers
175.63 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
131.85 mi
Kilometers
212.19 km
Drive Time
02h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tallahassee
Sat, May 30, 6:48 AM EDT
Return by in High Springs
Sat, May 30, 8:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave High Springs
2026-05-30T04:44
Arrive Tallahassee
Sat, May 30, 6:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in High Springs
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Lee
FL

Town in Madison County, Florida, United States

From High Springs
64.5 mi
01h 01m
To Tallahassee
67.4 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph W
Destination
87°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between High Springs and Tallahassee.

  1. 1

    Start on Northeast 1st Avenue

    14 m · 5 sec · Northeast 1st Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto High Springs Main Street

    1210 ft · 37 sec · High Springs Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Santa Fe Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Santa Fe Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on South US Highway 441

    6.9 mi · 9 min · South US Highway 441

  5. 5

    Continue on South U S Highway 441

    2.8 mi · 4 min · South U S Highway 441

  6. 6

    Continue on South US Highway 441

    3221 ft · 1 min · South US Highway 441

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 75 North: Lake City

    1211 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    20.3 mi · 22 min

  9. 9

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

    820 ft · 16 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee

    1569 ft · 30 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    87.7 mi · 1 hr 34 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Mahan Drive

    6.7 mi · 12 min · Mahan Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on East Tennessee Street

    3252 ft · 1 min · East Tennessee Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Franklin Boulevard

    2568 ft · 1 min · North Franklin Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Pensacola Street

    1087 ft · 40 sec · East Pensacola Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South Calhoun Street

    64 m · 10 sec · South Calhoun Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Apalachee Parkway

    103 m · 12 sec · Apalachee Parkway

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South Monroe Street

    9 m · 1 sec · South Monroe Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Monroe Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between High Springs 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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
88 mi · 67%
I 75 North
20.5 mi · 16%
South US Highway 441
7.5 mi · 6%
Mahan Drive
6.73 mi · 5%
South U S Highway 441
2.79 mi · 2%
Santa Fe Boulevard
1.78 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Merge slight right

87.7 mi · 01h 34m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.8 mi
109.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lee
01h 01m from High Springs
Leave By
2:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving High Springs and 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 High Springs to Tallahassee?

The road trip is about 131.9 miles (212.2 km) and usually takes 02h 03m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.5 miles from High Springs and 67.4 miles from Tallahassee.

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

The direct path is about 109.1 miles (175.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.29 one way or $38.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around High Springs and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tallahassee.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between High Springs and Tallahassee. Straight-line distance: 109.13 mi (175.63 km).

High Springs

#1 High Springs

City in Alachua County, Florida, United States

Population6,280
Coordinates29.8269100, -82.5967800
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Tallahassee

#2 Tallahassee

The capital of Florida.

Population196,326
Coordinates30.4382600, -84.2807300
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: Northeast 1st Avenue (-82.596774, 29.82692)
End: South Monroe Street (-84.280628, 30.438261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 212 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.65 gal
17.61 L · about $19.29
Round trip
$38.58
9.3 gal · 35.22 L
Estimated CO2
41.3 kg one way
Round trip: 82.6 kg / 182 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $19.29 $38.58
Mid-grade $4.60 $21.37 $42.74
Premium $4.90 $22.77 $45.53
Diesel $4.35 $20.23 $40.46

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between High Springs and Tallahassee. The current time is 04:44:44.

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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.