How far is Lantana, FL from Tallahassee, FL?

The driving distance from Lantana, FL to Tallahassee, FL is about 426.8 miles (686.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 369.7 miles (595 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 48m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
426.85 mi
06h 24m
Flight
369.7 mi
594.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
369.7 mi
Kilometers
594.98 km
Flight Time
00h 44m

Driving Distance

Road route
426.85 mi
Kilometers
686.95 km
Drive Time
06h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tallahassee
Tue, May 12, 11:29 PM EDT
Return by in Lantana
Wed, May 13, 5:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lantana
2026-05-12T17:04
Arrive Tallahassee
Tue, May 12, 11:29 PM EDT
Route Timing
06h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:24 PM to 1:54 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lantana
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Coleman
FL

City in Florida, USA

From Lantana
211.8 mi
03h 12m
To Tallahassee
215 mi
03h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph SE
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Lantana Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Lantana Road

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: West Palm Beach

    1822 ft · 45 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    25 mi · 28 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 706 West: Okeechobee

    1870 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Indiantown Road

    2775 ft · 55 sec · Indiantown Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    591 ft · 14 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    147 m · 12 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North

    2591 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    191.9 mi · 3 hr 26 min · Florida's Turnpike

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike

    1281 ft · 16 sec · Florida's Turnpike

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    106.9 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  12. 12

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

    820 ft · 16 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee

    1569 ft · 30 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight right

    87.7 mi · 1 hr 34 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Mahan Drive

    6.7 mi · 12 min · Mahan Drive

  16. 16

    Continue on East Tennessee Street

    3252 ft · 1 min · East Tennessee Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Franklin Boulevard

    2568 ft · 1 min · North Franklin Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East Pensacola Street

    1087 ft · 40 sec · East Pensacola Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South Calhoun Street

    64 m · 10 sec · South Calhoun Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Apalachee Parkway

    103 m · 12 sec · Apalachee Parkway

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South Monroe Street

    9 m · 1 sec · South Monroe Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Monroe Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lantana and Tallahassee.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
299 mi · 70%
I 10 West
88 mi · 21%
I 95 North
25.4 mi · 6%
Mahan Drive
6.73 mi · 2%
West Lantana Road
0.98 mi
Indiantown Road
0.73 mi
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

192 mi · 03h 26m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
06h 24m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+57.1 mi
369.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Coleman
03h 12m from Lantana
Leave By
11:12 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lantana and Slight 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 Lantana to Tallahassee?

The road trip is about 426.8 miles (686.9 km) and usually takes 06h 24m 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?

Coleman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 211.8 miles from Lantana and 215 miles from Tallahassee.

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

The direct path is about 369.7 miles (595 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.1 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 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 $62.47 one way or $124.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 133.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Lantana and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tallahassee.

Stop Ideas Near Coleman

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

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

OTHER

Wildwood, Florida

8 mi away
601 North Main Street
BUS

The Villages-Lady Lake, FL

20 mi away
401 North US Highway 441
BUS

Ocala, Florida

44 mi away
531 Northeast First Ave
OTHER

Dade City, Florida

50 mi away
14218 US Highway 98

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lantana and Tallahassee. Straight-line distance: 369.7 mi (594.98 km).

Lantana

#1 Lantana

Town in Palm Beach County, Florida

Population12,556
Coordinates26.5867400, -80.0519900
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Tallahassee

#2 Tallahassee

The capital of Florida.

Population196,326
Coordinates30.4382600, -84.2807300
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: West Lantana Road (-80.051984, 26.586747)
End: South Monroe Street (-84.280628, 30.438261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 687 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
15.06 gal
57.02 L · about $62.47
Round trip
$124.94
30.12 gal · 114.04 L
Estimated CO2
133.8 kg one way
Round trip: 267.7 kg / 590 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $62.47 $124.94
Mid-grade $4.60 $69.22 $138.43
Premium $4.90 $73.73 $147.47
Diesel $4.35 $65.51 $131.02

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Lantana and Tallahassee. The current time is 17:04:53.

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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.