How far is Keystone, FL from Tallahassee, FL?
The driving distance from Keystone, FL to Tallahassee, FL is about 231.4 miles (372.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 186.7 miles (300.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 17m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 08m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Levy County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Keystone and Tallahassee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Keystone and Tallahassee.
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Start on Blue Tick Road
1234 ft · 60 sec · Blue Tick Road
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Turn left onto Brooker Creek Drive
1302 ft · 57 sec · Brooker Creek Drive
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Continue on Tyler Run Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Tyler Run Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Tyler Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Tyler Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Tarpon Springs Road
3.9 mi · 7 min · Tarpon Springs Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Gunn Highway
3113 ft · 1 min · Gunn Highway
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Turn right onto Lutz Lake Fern Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Lutz Lake Fern Road
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Take the ramp left toward FL 589 Toll: Brooksville
2697 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Suncoast Parkway
51 mi · 55 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 Keystone and Tallahassee.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Keystone and Sunny near Tallahassee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Keystone to Tallahassee?
The road trip is about 231.4 miles (372.4 km) and usually takes 04h 08m 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?
Manatee Road is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.3 miles from Keystone and 115.1 miles from Tallahassee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 186.7 miles (300.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.7 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:42 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.89 one way or $67.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Keystone and Sunny near Tallahassee.
Stop Ideas Near Manatee Road
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Manatee Road.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Keystone and Tallahassee. Straight-line distance: 186.72 mi (300.5 km).
#1 Keystone
Census-designated place in Hillsborough County, Florida
| Population | 24,039 |
| Coordinates | 28.1558500, -82.6212100 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| 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: 372 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 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 | $33.89 | $67.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $37.55 | $75.10 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $40.00 | $80.00 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $35.54 | $71.08 |
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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