How far is Homosassa, FL from Tallahassee, FL?

The driving distance from Homosassa, FL to Tallahassee, FL is about 175.5 miles (282.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 152 miles (244.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 16m 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
175.53 mi
03h 08m
Flight
152.04 mi
244.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
152.04 mi
Kilometers
244.68 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
175.53 mi
Kilometers
282.49 km
Drive Time
03h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tallahassee
Tue, May 12, 9:49 PM EDT
Return by in Homosassa
Wed, May 13, 12:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Homosassa
2026-05-12T18:41
Arrive Tallahassee
Tue, May 12, 9:49 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 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
10:44 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Homosassa
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
Cross City
FL

Town in Florida, United States

From Homosassa
87.9 mi
01h 34m
To Tallahassee
87.6 mi
01h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph N
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Homosassa and Tallahassee.

  1. 1

    Start on West Woodland Place

    35 m · 7 sec · West Woodland Place

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Yulee Drive

    55 m · 7 sec · West Yulee Drive

  3. 3

    Continue on West Yulee Drive

    1.5 km · 3 min · West Yulee Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on West Yulee Drive

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West Yulee Drive

  5. 5

    Continue on West Yulee Drive

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Yulee Drive

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Suncoast Boulevard

    54 mi · 1 hr 10 min · Suncoast Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on Young Boulevard

    89.3 mi · 1 hr 53 min · Young Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    13 mi · 16 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Apalachee Parkway

    11.8 mi · 16 min · Apalachee Parkway

  10. 10

    Continue on Apalachee Parkway

    842 ft · 18 sec · Apalachee Parkway

  11. 11

    Continue on Apalachee Parkway

    4.2 mi · 8 min · Apalachee Parkway

  12. 12

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

    9 m · 1 sec · South Monroe Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Monroe Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Homosassa 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
13 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Young Boulevard
102 mi · 58%
Suncoast Boulevard
54 mi · 31%
Apalachee Parkway
16.1 mi · 9%
West Yulee Drive
3.2 mi · 2%
West Woodland Place
0.02 mi
South Monroe Street
0.01 mi
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
03h 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.5 mi
152 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cross City
01h 34m from Homosassa
Leave By
10:44 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Homosassa and Slight 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 Homosassa to Tallahassee?

The road trip is about 175.5 miles (282.5 km) and usually takes 03h 08m 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?

Cross City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.9 miles from Homosassa and 87.6 miles from Tallahassee.

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

The direct path is about 152 miles (244.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.5 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 10:44 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.68 one way or $51.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Homosassa and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tallahassee.

Stop Ideas Near Cross City

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

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

BUS

Gainesville, Florida

78 mi away
201 East University Ave.
BUS

Waldo, Florida

94 mi away
14648 NE 147th Avenue
BUS

Ocala, Florida

108 mi away
531 Northeast First Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Homosassa and Tallahassee. Straight-line distance: 152.04 mi (244.68 km).

Homosassa

#1 Homosassa

Census designated place

Population2,578
Coordinates28.7813700, -82.6151000
Altitude0
CountryUnited States
Tallahassee

#2 Tallahassee

The capital of Florida.

Population196,326
Coordinates30.4382600, -84.2807300
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: West Woodland Place (-82.615146, 28.781301)
End: South Monroe Street (-84.280628, 30.438261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 282 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.19 gal
23.45 L · about $25.68
Round trip
$51.35
12.38 gal · 46.9 L
Estimated CO2
55 kg one way
Round trip: 110 kg / 243 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $25.68 $51.35
Mid-grade $4.60 $28.45 $56.90
Premium $4.90 $30.31 $60.61
Diesel $4.35 $26.93 $53.85

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Homosassa and Tallahassee. The current time is 18:41:15.

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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.