How far is Meadow Woods, FL from Tallahassee, FL?
The driving distance from Meadow Woods, FL to Tallahassee, FL is about 266.9 miles (429.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 225.6 miles (363 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 04m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Alachua County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Meadow Woods and Tallahassee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Meadow Woods and Tallahassee.
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Start on Indiana Woods Lane
960 ft · 44 sec · Indiana Woods Lane
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Turn right onto Iowa Woods Circle East
1119 ft · 49 sec · Iowa Woods Circle East
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Turn left onto Landstar Boulevard
1.5 km · 3 min · Landstar Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward FL 417 Toll South: Tampa
1890 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Central Florida GreeneWay
1671 ft · 20 sec · Central Florida GreeneWay
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Take the exit slight right toward Florida's Turnpike: Miami, Ocala
2148 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Ocala, Florida's Turnpike North
1.1 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
56.8 mi · 1 hr 1 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 · 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 Meadow Woods and Tallahassee.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Meadow Woods 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 Meadow Woods to Tallahassee?
The road trip is about 266.9 miles (429.5 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?
High Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 132 miles from Meadow Woods and 134.9 miles from Tallahassee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 225.6 miles (363 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.3 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 $39.07 one way or $78.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Meadow Woods and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tallahassee.
Stop Ideas Near High Springs
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 High Springs.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Meadow Woods and Tallahassee. Straight-line distance: 225.55 mi (362.99 km).
#1 Meadow Woods
Census-designated place in Orange County, Florida
| Population | 25,558 |
| Coordinates | 28.3855600, -81.3664600 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| 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: 429 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 19m |
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 | $39.07 | $78.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $43.29 | $86.59 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $46.12 | $92.24 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $40.98 | $81.95 |
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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