How far is Ives Estates, FL from Tallahassee, FL?
The driving distance from Ives Estates, FL to Tallahassee, FL is about 471.9 miles (759.5 km), with a travel time of about 07h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 397.6 miles (639.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 14m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 07m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Lake County, Florida, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ives Estates and Tallahassee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ives Estates and Tallahassee.
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Start on Northeast 203rd Street
70 m · 16 sec · Northeast 203rd Street
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Turn left onto Northeast 12th Court
43 m · 8 sec · Northeast 12th Court
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Turn right onto Northeast 202nd Terrace
81 m · 13 sec · Northeast 202nd Terrace
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Turn right onto Northeast 12th Avenue
950 ft · 31 sec · Northeast 12th Avenue
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Turn right onto Ives Dairy Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Ives Dairy Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 95 North: West Palm Beach
2070 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
18.3 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right
1629 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on FL 814 West: Atlantic Boulevard West
538 ft · 18 sec
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Turn left onto West Atlantic Boulevard
2098 ft · 45 sec · West Atlantic Boulevard
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Turn right onto North Andrews Avenue
3169 ft · 1 min · North Andrews Avenue
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Turn left onto Northwest 16th Avenue
750 ft · 28 sec · Northwest 16th Avenue
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Turn right onto Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2 min · Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward Florida's Turnpike: Miami, Orlando
657 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North
1761 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
240.4 mi · 4 hr 20 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike
1281 ft · 16 sec · Florida's Turnpike
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Merge slight left
106.9 mi · 1 hr 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee
820 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee
1569 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight right
87.7 mi · 1 hr 34 min
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Turn left onto Mahan Drive
6.7 mi · 12 min · Mahan Drive
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Continue on East Tennessee Street
3252 ft · 1 min · East Tennessee Street
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Turn left onto North Franklin Boulevard
2568 ft · 1 min · North Franklin Boulevard
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Turn right onto East Pensacola Street
1087 ft · 42 sec · East Pensacola Street
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Turn left onto South Calhoun Street
64 m · 10 sec · South Calhoun Street
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Turn right onto Apalachee Parkway
103 m · 12 sec · Apalachee Parkway
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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 Ives Estates and Tallahassee.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Florida's Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
240 mi · 04h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Ives Estates 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 Ives Estates to Tallahassee?
The road trip is about 471.9 miles (759.5 km) and usually takes 07h 07m 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?
Montverde is a useful midpoint, sitting about 233.8 miles from Ives Estates and 238.2 miles from Tallahassee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 397.6 miles (639.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 74.3 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 $69.06 one way or $138.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 148 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Ives Estates and Partly Sunny near Tallahassee.
Stop Ideas Near Montverde
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Windermere Town Hall
Minneola City Hall
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Montverde.
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Winter Park
Kissimmee
Sanford
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ives Estates and Tallahassee. Straight-line distance: 397.53 mi (639.76 km).
#1 Ives Estates
Census-designated place in Miami-Dade County, Florida
| Population | 19,525 |
| Coordinates | 25.9623100, -80.1767100 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| 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: 760 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 53m |
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 | $69.06 | $138.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $76.52 | $153.05 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $81.52 | $163.04 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $72.43 | $144.86 |
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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