How far is Hudson, FL from Tallahassee, FL?

The driving distance from Hudson, FL to Tallahassee, FL is about 206 miles (331.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 172.2 miles (277.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
206 mi
03h 44m
Flight
172.21 mi
277.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
172.21 mi
Kilometers
277.15 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
206 mi
Kilometers
331.52 km
Drive Time
03h 44m

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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 03h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tallahassee
Sun, Nov 8, 12:12 PM EST
Return by in Hudson
Sun, Nov 8, 3:57 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hudson
2026-11-08T08:28
Arrive Tallahassee
Sun, Nov 8, 12:12 PM EST
Route Timing
03h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM EST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:32 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hudson
9:00 PM EST
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 Hudson
102.9 mi
01h 52m
To Tallahassee
103.1 mi
01h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
3 to 9 mph N
Destination
77°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    50 m · 16 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    39 m · 15 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Hudson Avenue

    63 m · 8 sec · Hudson Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto US Highway 19

    5.9 mi · 8 min · US Highway 19

  5. 5

    Continue on Commercial Way

    19.5 mi · 26 min · Commercial Way

  6. 6

    Continue on Suncoast Boulevard

    61.7 mi · 1 hr 21 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 Hudson 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
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Young Boulevard
102 mi · 50%
Suncoast Boulevard
61.7 mi · 30%
Commercial Way
19.5 mi · 9%
Apalachee Parkway
16.1 mi · 8%
US Highway 19
5.86 mi · 3%
Hudson Avenue
0.04 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 44m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.8 mi
172.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cross City
01h 52m from Hudson
Leave By
9:32 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hudson 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 Hudson to Tallahassee?

The road trip is about 206 miles (331.5 km) and usually takes 03h 44m 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 102.9 miles from Hudson and 103.1 miles from Tallahassee.

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

The direct path is about 172.2 miles (277.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.8 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:32 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.88 one way or $55.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hudson and Mostly Sunny 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 Hudson and Tallahassee. Straight-line distance: 172.21 mi (277.15 km).

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#1 Hudson

Hudson is a place in Florida, United States.

Population0
Coordinates28.3644500, -82.6934300
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Tallahassee

#2 Tallahassee

The capital of Florida.

Population196,326
Coordinates30.4382600, -84.2807300
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: (-82.693397, 28.364557)
End: South Monroe Street (-84.280628, 30.438261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 332 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.27 gal
27.52 L · about $27.88
Round trip
$55.76
14.54 gal · 55.04 L
Estimated CO2
64.6 kg one way
Round trip: 129.2 kg / 285 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.84 $27.88 $55.76
Mid-grade $4.32 $31.43 $62.86
Premium $4.66 $33.89 $67.79
Diesel $5.92 $43.06 $86.12

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Hudson and Tallahassee. The current time is 08:28:28.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.