How far is Lake Placid, FL from Tallahassee, FL?
The driving distance from Lake Placid, FL to Tallahassee, FL is about 350.1 miles (563.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 278.2 miles (447.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 34m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 47m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Marion County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Placid and Tallahassee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Placid and Tallahassee.
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Start on Virginia Avenue
1.3 mi · 5 min · Virginia Avenue
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Continue on Hallmark Avenue
2.2 mi · 9 min · Hallmark Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right
1.7 mi · 4 min
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Turn right
670 ft · 13 sec
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Continue straight
10.1 mi · 13 min
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Continue straight
41.5 mi · 55 min
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Continue straight
27.8 mi · 39 min
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Continue straight
13.7 mi · 19 min
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Continue straight
10.1 mi · 15 min
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Continue straight
1507 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right
3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike North: Ocala
883 ft · 23 sec
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Continue on Florida's Turnpike North: Ocala
1991 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
18.9 mi · 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 Lake Placid 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
107 mi · 01h 55m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy leaving Lake Placid 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 Lake Placid to Tallahassee?
The road trip is about 350.1 miles (563.5 km) and usually takes 05h 47m 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?
Reddick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 167.5 miles from Lake Placid and 182.6 miles from Tallahassee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 278.2 miles (447.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 71.9 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 5:26 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $51.27 one way or $102.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 109.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy around Lake Placid and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tallahassee.
Stop Ideas Near Reddick
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 Reddick.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Placid and Tallahassee. Straight-line distance: 278.2 mi (447.72 km).
#1 Lake Placid
Town in Highlands County, Florida, USA
| Population | 2,496 |
| Coordinates | 27.3519700, -81.3263100 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| 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: 563 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 22m |
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 | $51.27 | $102.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $56.81 | $113.61 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $60.51 | $121.03 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $53.77 | $107.53 |
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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