How far is Lely Resort, FL from Tallahassee, FL?
The driving distance from Lely Resort, FL to Tallahassee, FL is about 439.4 miles (707.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 339.6 miles (546.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 20m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 40m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lely Resort and Tallahassee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lely Resort and Tallahassee.
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Start on the route
95 m · 28 sec
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Turn left onto Tiger Lily Drive
923 ft · 46 sec · Tiger Lily Drive
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Continue on Tiger Lily Drive
1801 ft · 1 min · Tiger Lily Drive
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Turn left onto Tiger Island Boulevard
1081 ft · 47 sec · Tiger Island Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Celeste Drive
689 ft · 26 sec · Celeste Drive
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Turn right onto Grand Lely Drive
566 ft · 18 sec · Grand Lely Drive
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Turn left onto Collier Boulevard
5.1 mi · 8 min · Collier Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 75 North: Tampa
2572 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
332.6 mi · 5 hr 57 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 · 40 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 Lely Resort and Tallahassee.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 75 North
Merge slight left
333 mi · 05h 57m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lely Resort 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 Lely Resort to Tallahassee?
The road trip is about 439.4 miles (707.1 km) and usually takes 06h 40m 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?
Bushnell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 218 miles from Lely Resort and 221.3 miles from Tallahassee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 339.6 miles (546.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 99.8 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 $64.29 one way or $128.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 137.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms around Lely Resort and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tallahassee.
Stop Ideas Near Bushnell
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lely Resort and Tallahassee. Straight-line distance: 339.59 mi (546.52 km).
#1 Lely Resort
Census-designated place in Collier County, Florida
| Population | 4,646 |
| Coordinates | 26.0809300, -81.6978600 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| 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: 707 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 28m |
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 | $64.29 | $128.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $71.24 | $142.48 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $75.89 | $151.78 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $67.43 | $134.85 |
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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