How far is Kendale Lakes, FL from Tallahassee, FL?
The driving distance from Kendale Lakes, FL to Tallahassee, FL is about 501.1 miles (806.5 km), with a travel time of about 07h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 403.1 miles (648.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Union County, Florida, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kendale Lakes and Tallahassee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kendale Lakes and Tallahassee.
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Start on Southwest 130th Place
9 m · 4 sec · Southwest 130th Place
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Turn right onto Southwest 131st Path
62 m · 11 sec · Southwest 131st Path
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Turn right onto Southwest 64th Terrace
40 m · 8 sec · Southwest 64th Terrace
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Turn right onto Southwest 132nd Avenue
854 ft · 23 sec · Southwest 132nd Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Southwest 62nd Street
548 ft · 22 sec · Southwest 62nd Street
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Turn right onto Southwest 133rd Avenue
1359 ft · 42 sec · Southwest 133rd Avenue
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Turn right onto Southwest 59th Street
558 ft · 15 sec · Southwest 59th Street
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Turn left onto Southwest 132nd Avenue
152 m · 23 sec · Southwest 132nd Avenue
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Turn right onto Southwest 56th Street
2620 ft · 1 min · Southwest 56th Street
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Turn left onto Southwest 127th Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Southwest 127th Avenue
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Turn right onto Southwest 42nd Street
3228 ft · 59 sec · Southwest 42nd Street
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Continue on Southwest 40th Street
2343 ft · 56 sec · Southwest 40th Street
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Turn left onto Southwest 117th Avenue
1097 ft · 36 sec · Southwest 117th Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward Florida's Turnpike Toll North
3246 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
22.5 mi · 25 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
1 mi · 1 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
260.5 mi · 4 hr 43 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 · 40 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 Kendale Lakes 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
261 mi · 04h 43m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Kendale Lakes and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tallahassee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kendale Lakes to Tallahassee?
The road trip is about 501.1 miles (806.5 km) and usually takes 07h 37m 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?
Lake Butler is a useful midpoint, sitting about 246.1 miles from Kendale Lakes and 255 miles from Tallahassee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 403.1 miles (648.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 98 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 $73.34 one way or $146.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 157.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Kendale Lakes and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tallahassee.
Stop Ideas Near Lake Butler
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake Butler.
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Winter Park
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kendale Lakes and Tallahassee. Straight-line distance: 403.13 mi (648.78 km).
#1 Kendale Lakes
Census-designated place in Miami-Dade County, Florida
| Population | 56,148 |
| Coordinates | 25.7081600, -80.4070000 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| 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: 807 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 16h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 15m |
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 | $73.34 | $146.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $81.26 | $162.51 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $86.56 | $173.12 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $76.91 | $153.82 |
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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