How far is Interlachen, FL from Tallahassee, FL?

The driving distance from Interlachen, FL to Tallahassee, FL is about 189.9 miles (305.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 153.5 miles (247.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 08m 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
189.88 mi
03h 04m
Flight
153.52 mi
247.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
153.52 mi
Kilometers
247.07 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
189.88 mi
Kilometers
305.58 km
Drive Time
03h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tallahassee
Sat, Apr 18, 10:04 PM EDT
Return by in Interlachen
Sun, Apr 19, 1:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Interlachen
2026-04-18T19:00
Arrive Tallahassee
Sat, Apr 18, 10:04 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 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
10:52 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Interlachen
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
White Springs
FL

Human settlement in Hamilton County, Florida, United States of America

From Interlachen
90.3 mi
01h 32m
To Tallahassee
99.5 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
94°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph S
Destination
89°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    29 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Commonwealth Avenue

    130 m · 19 sec · Commonwealth Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left

    26.6 mi · 34 min

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto Southeast 3rd Avenue

    2838 ft · 1 min · Southeast 3rd Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Southeast 4th Avenue

    109 m · 12 sec · Southeast 4th Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Southeast 11th Street

    2676 ft · 1 min · Southeast 11th Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Southeast Williston Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Southeast Williston Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Southwest Williston Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Southwest Williston Road

  9. 9

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

    1427 ft · 34 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    51.6 mi · 55 min

  11. 11

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

    820 ft · 16 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee

    1569 ft · 30 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight right

    87.7 mi · 1 hr 34 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Mahan Drive

    6.7 mi · 12 min · Mahan Drive

  15. 15

    Continue on East Tennessee Street

    3252 ft · 1 min · East Tennessee Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Franklin Boulevard

    2568 ft · 1 min · North Franklin Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Pensacola Street

    1087 ft · 40 sec · East Pensacola Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South Calhoun Street

    64 m · 10 sec · South Calhoun Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Apalachee Parkway

    103 m · 12 sec · Apalachee Parkway

  20. 20

    Turn right onto South Monroe Street

    9 m · 1 sec · South Monroe Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Monroe Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Interlachen 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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
88 mi · 46%
I 75 North
51.9 mi · 27%
Mahan Drive
6.73 mi · 4%
Southwest Williston Road
2.67 mi · 1%
Southeast Williston Road
2.06 mi · 1%
East Tennessee Street
0.62 mi
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 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 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.4 mi
153.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
White Springs
01h 32m from Interlachen
Leave By
10:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Interlachen 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 Interlachen to Tallahassee?

The road trip is about 189.9 miles (305.6 km) and usually takes 03h 04m 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?

White Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.3 miles from Interlachen and 99.5 miles from Tallahassee.

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

The direct path is about 153.5 miles (247.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.4 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 10:52 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.79 one way or $55.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Interlachen and Mostly Sunny near Tallahassee.

Stop Ideas Near White Springs

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

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

BUS

Waldo, Florida

83 mi away
14648 NE 147th Avenue
BUS

Gainesville, Florida

86 mi away
201 East University Ave.
RAIL

Jacksonville

99 mi away
3570 Clifford Lane

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Interlachen and Tallahassee. Straight-line distance: 153.52 mi (247.07 km).

Interlachen

#1 Interlachen

City in Putnam County, Florida, United States of America

Population1,477
Coordinates29.6242100, -81.8925600
Altitude32
CountryUnited States
Tallahassee

#2 Tallahassee

The capital of Florida.

Population196,326
Coordinates30.4382600, -84.2807300
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: (-81.892567, 29.624452)
End: South Monroe Street (-84.280628, 30.438261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 306 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.7 gal
25.36 L · about $27.79
Round trip
$55.58
13.4 gal · 50.72 L
Estimated CO2
59.5 kg one way
Round trip: 119.1 kg / 263 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $27.79 $55.58
Mid-grade $4.60 $30.79 $61.59
Premium $4.90 $32.80 $65.61
Diesel $4.35 $29.15 $58.29

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Interlachen and Tallahassee. The current time is 19:00:41.

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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.