How far is Indian Rocks Beach, FL from Tallahassee, FL?
The driving distance from Indian Rocks Beach, FL to Tallahassee, FL is about 262.1 miles (421.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 197 miles (317 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 27m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Indian Rocks Beach and Tallahassee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Indian Rocks Beach and Tallahassee.
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Start on Central Avenue
51 m · 19 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn left onto Gulf Boulevard
2893 ft · 1 min · Gulf Boulevard
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Turn right onto 5th Avenue North
1581 ft · 46 sec · 5th Avenue North
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Continue on Indian Rocks Causeway
141 m · 11 sec · Indian Rocks Causeway
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Continue on Walsingham Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Walsingham Road
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Continue on Ulmerton Road
7.6 mi · 13 min · Ulmerton Road
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Turn left onto 49th Street
1.5 km · 2 min · 49th Street
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Turn straight onto Dillinger McCabe Bayside Bridge
3.4 mi · 4 min · Dillinger McCabe Bayside Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 60: Clearwater, Tampa
1786 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight right
118 m · 11 sec
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Merge slight left onto Gulf to Bay Boulevard
3098 ft · 1 min · Gulf to Bay Boulevard
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Continue on Courtney Campbell Causeway
8.2 mi · 11 min · Courtney Campbell Causeway
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Continue straight
1.2 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight left toward FL 589 North Toll: Veterans Expressway, Air Cargo
1.1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight right onto Memorial Highway
1712 ft · 29 sec · Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on FL 589 Toll North
1394 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Expressway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Veterans Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on FL 589 Toll Express Lane
3.2 mi · 4 min · FL 589 Toll Express Lane
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Expressway
1 km · 48 sec · Veterans Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on FL 589 Toll Express Lane
4.6 mi · 6 min · FL 589 Toll Express Lane
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Merge slight right onto Veterans Expressway
1938 ft · 28 sec · Veterans Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Suncoast Parkway
54.2 mi · 59 min · Suncoast Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 44: Gulf to Lake Highway
1944 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left onto Gulf to Lake Highway
4.8 mi · 8 min · Gulf to Lake Highway
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Continue on Northeast 5th Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Northeast 5th Street
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Turn right onto Suncoast Boulevard
47 mi · 59 min · Suncoast Boulevard
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Continue on Young Boulevard
89.3 mi · 1 hr 53 min · Young Boulevard
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Continue straight
13 mi · 16 min
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Continue on Apalachee Parkway
11.8 mi · 16 min · Apalachee Parkway
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Continue on Apalachee Parkway
842 ft · 18 sec · Apalachee Parkway
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Continue on Apalachee Parkway
4.2 mi · 8 min · Apalachee Parkway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Monroe Street
9 m · 1 sec · South Monroe Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Monroe Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Indian Rocks Beach and Tallahassee.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Indian Rocks Beach 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 Indian Rocks Beach to Tallahassee?
The road trip is about 262.1 miles (421.8 km) and usually takes 04h 43m 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?
Otter Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 131.6 miles from Indian Rocks Beach and 130.5 miles from Tallahassee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 197 miles (317 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.1 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 7:32 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.37 one way or $76.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Indian Rocks Beach and Mostly Sunny near Tallahassee.
Stop Ideas Near Otter Creek
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Indian Rocks Beach and Tallahassee. Straight-line distance: 196.97 mi (316.99 km).
#1 Indian Rocks Beach
City in Pinellas County, Florida, United States
| Population | 4,274 |
| Coordinates | 27.8753000, -82.8512200 |
| Altitude | 0 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tallahassee
The capital of Florida.
| Population | 196,326 |
| Coordinates | 30.4382600, -84.2807300 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Monroe Street (-84.280628, 30.438261)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 422 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 16m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.15 | $38.37 | $76.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $42.51 | $85.03 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $45.29 | $90.58 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $40.24 | $80.48 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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