How far is Lake Lorraine, FL from Tallahassee, FL?

The driving distance from Lake Lorraine, FL to Tallahassee, FL is about 164.2 miles (264.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 136.1 miles (219 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
164.15 mi
02h 38m
Flight
136.09 mi
219.01 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
136.09 mi
Kilometers
219.01 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
164.15 mi
Kilometers
264.17 km
Drive Time
02h 38m

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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 02h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tallahassee
Wed, Jun 3, 12:47 AM EDT
Return by in Lake Lorraine
Wed, Jun 3, 2:25 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lake Lorraine
2026-06-02T21:09
Arrive Tallahassee
Tue, Jun 2, 11:47 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:38 AM to 1:38 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lake Lorraine
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Chipley
FL

City in Washington County, Florida

From Lake Lorraine
80.7 mi
01h 19m
To Tallahassee
83.5 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
93°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lake Lorraine and Tallahassee.

  1. 1

    Start on 11th Street

    50 m · 9 sec · 11th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 6th Avenue

    1.5 km · 4 min · 6th Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Eglin Parkway North

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Eglin Parkway North

  4. 4

    Continue on Eglin Parkway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Eglin Parkway

  5. 5

    Continue on Government Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Government Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West John Sims Parkway

    1.4 mi · 3 min · West John Sims Parkway

  7. 7

    Turn left onto North Partin Drive

    17.4 mi · 23 min · North Partin Drive

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 East: Tallahassee

    2289 ft · 56 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    128.7 mi · 2 hr 18 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 27: Monroe Street, State Capitol

    2580 ft · 55 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Monroe Street

    124 m · 9 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Monroe Street

    3.7 mi · 9 min · North Monroe Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Monroe Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Lorraine 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
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
129 mi · 79%
North Partin Drive
17.4 mi · 11%
Eglin Parkway North
4.46 mi · 3%
North Monroe Street
3.71 mi · 2%
Eglin Parkway
2.93 mi · 2%
West John Sims Parkway
1.43 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 10 East

Merge slight left

129 mi · 02h 18m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.1 mi
136.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chipley
01h 19m from Lake Lorraine
Leave By
1:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lake Lorraine and Mostly Sunny 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 Lake Lorraine to Tallahassee?

The road trip is about 164.2 miles (264.2 km) and usually takes 02h 38m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Chipley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.7 miles from Lake Lorraine and 83.5 miles from Tallahassee.

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

The direct path is about 136.1 miles (219 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.02 one way or $48.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Lake Lorraine and Tallahassee, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lake Lorraine and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tallahassee.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lake Lorraine and Tallahassee. Straight-line distance: 136.09 mi (219.01 km).

Lake Lorraine

#1 Lake Lorraine

Census-designated place in Okaloosa County, Florida

Population7,010
Coordinates30.4415900, -86.5652300
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Tallahassee

#2 Tallahassee

The capital of Florida.

Population196,326
Coordinates30.4382600, -84.2807300
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: 11th Street (-86.564917, 30.441584)
End: South Monroe Street (-84.280628, 30.438261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 264 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.79 gal
21.93 L · about $24.02
Round trip
$48.03
11.58 gal · 43.86 L
Estimated CO2
51.5 kg one way
Round trip: 102.9 kg / 227 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $24.02 $48.03
Mid-grade $4.60 $26.61 $53.22
Premium $4.90 $28.35 $56.70
Diesel $4.35 $25.19 $50.37

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 · Jun 03, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Lake Lorraine, FL and Tallahassee, FL. The current time in Lake Lorraine is 21:09:02, although it is 22:09:02 in Tallahassee.

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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.