How far is Kissimmee, FL from Tallahassee, FL?

The driving distance from Kissimmee, FL to Tallahassee, FL is about 271 miles (436.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 226.9 miles (365.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 09m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
270.97 mi
04h 04m
Flight
226.86 mi
365.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
226.86 mi
Kilometers
365.09 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
270.97 mi
Kilometers
436.09 km
Drive Time
04h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tallahassee
Sun, May 31, 10:34 AM EDT
Return by in Kissimmee
Sun, May 31, 2:39 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kissimmee
2026-05-31T06:29
Arrive Tallahassee
Sun, May 31, 10:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:05 AM to 12:05 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:50 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kissimmee
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Alachua
FL

City in Alachua County, Florida, United States

From Kissimmee
134 mi
02h 02m
To Tallahassee
137 mi
02h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
88°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    18 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    88 m · 23 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right

    71 m · 19 sec

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto John Young Parkway

    109 m · 7 sec · John Young Parkway

  5. 5

    Continue on John Young Parkway

    1.5 mi · 3 min · John Young Parkway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Carroll Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Carroll Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto North Orange Blossom Trail

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Orange Blossom Trail

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East Osceola Parkway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East Osceola Parkway

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Florida's Turnpike Toll North: Ocala

    618 ft · 17 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Florida's Turnpike North: Ocala

    2083 ft · 51 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    59.2 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Florida's Turnpike

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike

    1281 ft · 16 sec · Florida's Turnpike

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    106.9 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  14. 14

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

    820 ft · 16 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee

    1569 ft · 30 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight right

    87.7 mi · 1 hr 34 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Mahan Drive

    6.7 mi · 12 min · Mahan Drive

  18. 18

    Continue on East Tennessee Street

    3252 ft · 1 min · East Tennessee Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North Franklin Boulevard

    2568 ft · 1 min · North Franklin Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East Pensacola Street

    1087 ft · 40 sec · East Pensacola Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South Calhoun Street

    64 m · 10 sec · South Calhoun Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Apalachee Parkway

    103 m · 12 sec · Apalachee Parkway

  23. 23

    Turn right onto South Monroe Street

    9 m · 1 sec · South Monroe Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Monroe Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kissimmee 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
24 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
3 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
166 mi · 61%
I 10 West
88 mi · 32%
Mahan Drive
6.73 mi · 2%
John Young Parkway
1.58 mi · 1%
East Osceola Parkway
1.56 mi · 1%
Carroll Street
0.75 mi
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left

107 mi · 01h 55m

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
04h 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.1 mi
226.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alachua
02h 02m from Kissimmee
Leave By
8:50 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Kissimmee and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then 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 Kissimmee to Tallahassee?

The road trip is about 271 miles (436.1 km) and usually takes 04h 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?

Alachua is a useful midpoint, sitting about 134 miles from Kissimmee and 137 miles from Tallahassee.

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

The direct path is about 226.9 miles (365.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.1 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 8:50 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.65 one way or $79.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Kissimmee and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tallahassee.

Stop Ideas Near Alachua

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

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

BUS

Gainesville, Florida

15 mi away
201 East University Ave.
BUS

Waldo, Florida

25 mi away
14648 NE 147th Avenue
BUS

Ocala, Florida

68 mi away
531 Northeast First Ave
RAIL

Palatka

77 mi away
220 North 11th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kissimmee and Tallahassee. Straight-line distance: 226.86 mi (365.09 km).

Kissimmee

#1 Kissimmee

A city in Osceola County, Florida.

Population72,858
Coordinates28.3046800, -81.4166700
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Tallahassee

#2 Tallahassee

The capital of Florida.

Population196,326
Coordinates30.4382600, -84.2807300
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: (-81.41667, 28.304762)
End: South Monroe Street (-84.280628, 30.438261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 436 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.56 gal
36.2 L · about $39.65
Round trip
$79.31
19.12 gal · 72.4 L
Estimated CO2
85 kg one way
Round trip: 169.9 kg / 375 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $39.65 $79.31
Mid-grade $4.60 $43.94 $87.88
Premium $4.90 $46.81 $93.61
Diesel $4.35 $41.59 $83.17

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Kissimmee and Tallahassee. The current time is 06:29:20.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.