How far is Midway, FL from Tallahassee, FL?

The driving distance from Midway, FL to Tallahassee, FL is about 266.9 miles (429.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 215.7 miles (347.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
266.92 mi
04h 34m
Flight
215.68 mi
347.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
215.68 mi
Kilometers
347.11 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
266.92 mi
Kilometers
429.56 km
Drive Time
04h 34m

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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 04h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tallahassee
Mon, Nov 9, 3:12 AM EST
Return by in Midway
Mon, Nov 9, 7:46 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Midway
2026-11-08T22:38
Arrive Tallahassee
Mon, Nov 9, 3:12 AM EST
Route Timing
04h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:34 AM to 12:34 PM EST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:52 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Midway
9:00 PM EST
Early departure recommended

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
High Springs
FL

City in Alachua County, Florida, United States

From Midway
130.1 mi
02h 17m
To Tallahassee
136.8 mi
02h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 5:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
77°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Sipes Avenue

    1277 ft · 37 sec · Sipes Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  3. 3

    Continue on Hugh Ellis Thomas Junior Parkway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Hugh Ellis Thomas Junior Parkway

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward FL 417 Toll North

    2047 ft · 50 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Seminole Expressway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Seminole Expressway

  6. 6

    Continue on Wekiva Parkway

    10.7 mi · 12 min · Wekiva Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 46A, FL 46: Sorrento, Mount Plymouth

    2477 ft · 57 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    3134 ft · 53 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Sorrento Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · Sorrento Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Sanford Road

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Sanford Road

  11. 11

    Turn right

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    2 m · 1 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    14.1 mi · 23 min

  14. 14

    Turn slight left

    122 m · 13 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    3.8 mi · 7 min · East Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    11.9 mi · 17 min

  17. 17

    Take the ramp slight right

    2008 ft · 49 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    105.8 mi · 1 hr 53 min

  19. 19

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

    820 ft · 16 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee

    1569 ft · 30 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight right

    87.7 mi · 1 hr 34 min

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Mahan Drive

    6.7 mi · 12 min · Mahan Drive

  23. 23

    Continue on East Tennessee Street

    3252 ft · 1 min · East Tennessee Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto North Franklin Boulevard

    2568 ft · 1 min · North Franklin Boulevard

  25. 25

    Turn right onto East Pensacola Street

    1087 ft · 42 sec · East Pensacola Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto South Calhoun Street

    64 m · 10 sec · South Calhoun Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Apalachee Parkway

    103 m · 12 sec · Apalachee Parkway

  28. 28

    Turn right onto South Monroe Street

    9 m · 1 sec · South Monroe Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Monroe Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
29 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Main Street
122 mi · 46%
I 10 West
88 mi · 33%
Sanford Road
18.7 mi · 7%
Wekiva Parkway
10.7 mi · 4%
Mahan Drive
6.73 mi · 3%
Seminole Expressway
2.37 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

East Main Street

Merge slight left

106 mi · 01h 53m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.2 mi
215.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
High Springs
02h 17m from Midway
Leave By
7:52 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Midway and Mostly Sunny near Tallahassee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Midway to Tallahassee?

The road trip is about 266.9 miles (429.6 km) and usually takes 04h 34m 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 130.1 miles from Midway and 136.8 miles from Tallahassee.

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

The direct path is about 215.7 miles (347.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.2 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:52 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.94 one way or $71.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Midway and Mostly Sunny near Tallahassee.

Stop Ideas Near High Springs

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

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

BUS

Gainesville, Florida

33 mi away
201 East University Ave.
BUS

Waldo, Florida

42 mi away
14648 NE 147th Avenue
BUS

Ocala, Florida

83 mi away
531 Northeast First Ave
RAIL

Palatka

94 mi away
220 North 11th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Midway and Tallahassee. Straight-line distance: 215.68 mi (347.11 km).

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#1 Midway

Midway is a place in Florida, United States.

Population0
Coordinates28.7902700, -81.2309000
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Tallahassee

#2 Tallahassee

The capital of Florida.

Population196,326
Coordinates30.4382600, -84.2807300
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: Sipes Avenue (-81.231106, 28.790279)
End: South Monroe Street (-84.280628, 30.438261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 430 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
9.42 gal
35.65 L · about $35.94
Round trip
$71.87
18.84 gal · 71.3 L
Estimated CO2
83.7 kg one way
Round trip: 167.4 kg / 369 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.82 $35.94 $71.87
Mid-grade $4.30 $40.52 $81.03
Premium $4.64 $43.75 $87.49
Diesel $5.91 $55.68 $111.36

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 · Nov 08, 2026

There is no time difference between Midway and Tallahassee. The current time is 22:38:36.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.