How far is Islamorada, FL from Tallahassee, FL?

The driving distance from Islamorada, FL to Tallahassee, FL is about 563.3 miles (906.6 km), with a travel time of about 08h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 441.6 miles (710.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
563.33 mi
08h 43m
Flight
441.61 mi
710.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
441.61 mi
Kilometers
710.71 km
Flight Time
00h 53m

Driving Distance

Road route
563.33 mi
Kilometers
906.6 km
Drive Time
08h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tallahassee
Sun, Apr 19, 3:12 PM EDT
Return by in Islamorada
Sun, Apr 19, 11:55 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Islamorada
2026-04-19T06:28
Arrive Tallahassee
Sun, Apr 19, 3:12 PM EDT
Route Timing
08h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:44 PM to 4:14 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
6:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Islamorada
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Saint Cloud
FL

A city in Osceola County, Florida.

From Islamorada
278.8 mi
04h 21m
To Tallahassee
284.5 mi
04h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph E
Destination
86°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Overseas Highway

    25.8 mi · 43 min · Overseas Highway

  2. 2

    Continue on Dixie Highway

    19.4 mi · 27 min · Dixie Highway

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward Miami, Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North

    1785 ft · 38 sec

  4. 4

    Continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

    13.2 mi · 16 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

    27.1 mi · 30 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

    1 mi · 1 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    260.5 mi · 4 hr 43 min · Florida's Turnpike

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike

    1281 ft · 16 sec · Florida's Turnpike

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    106.9 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  12. 12

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

    820 ft · 16 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee

    1569 ft · 30 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight right

    87.7 mi · 1 hr 34 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Mahan Drive

    6.7 mi · 12 min · Mahan Drive

  16. 16

    Continue on East Tennessee Street

    3252 ft · 1 min · East Tennessee Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Franklin Boulevard

    2568 ft · 1 min · North Franklin Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East Pensacola Street

    1087 ft · 40 sec · East Pensacola Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South Calhoun Street

    64 m · 10 sec · South Calhoun Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Apalachee Parkway

    103 m · 12 sec · Apalachee Parkway

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South Monroe Street

    9 m · 1 sec · South Monroe Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Monroe Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Islamorada and Tallahassee.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
22 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
368 mi · 65%
I 10 West
88 mi · 16%
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
47.4 mi · 8%
Overseas Highway
25.8 mi · 5%
Dixie Highway
19.4 mi · 3%
Mahan Drive
6.73 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

261 mi · 04h 43m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
08h 43m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
17h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+121.7 mi
441.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Cloud
04h 21m from Islamorada
Leave By
6:32 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Islamorada and Partly Sunny near Tallahassee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Islamorada to Tallahassee?

The road trip is about 563.3 miles (906.6 km) and usually takes 08h 43m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Saint Cloud is a useful midpoint, sitting about 278.8 miles from Islamorada and 284.5 miles from Tallahassee.

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

The direct path is about 441.6 miles (710.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 121.7 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $82.46 one way or $164.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 176.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Saint Cloud

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Saint Cloud, 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 Saint Cloud.

RAIL

Kissimmee

13 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

32 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

Winter Park

39 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Winter Haven

52 mi away
1800 7th St SW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Islamorada and Tallahassee. Straight-line distance: 441.61 mi (710.71 km).

Islamorada

#1 Islamorada

Municipality in Florida

Population7,131
Coordinates24.9243000, -80.6278400
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Tallahassee

#2 Tallahassee

The capital of Florida.

Population196,326
Coordinates30.4382600, -84.2807300
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: US 1 (-80.627997, 24.924458)
End: South Monroe Street (-84.280628, 30.438261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 907 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)18h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)14h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)11h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)09h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)08h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)07h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
19.88 gal
75.25 L · about $82.46
Round trip
$164.92
39.76 gal · 150.5 L
Estimated CO2
176.7 kg one way
Round trip: 353.3 kg / 779 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $82.46 $164.92
Mid-grade $4.60 $91.37 $182.74
Premium $4.90 $97.33 $194.66
Diesel $4.35 $86.48 $172.96

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Islamorada and Tallahassee. The current time is 06:28:42.

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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.