How far is Monticello, FL from Tallahassee, FL?

The driving distance from Monticello, FL to Tallahassee, FL is about 26.4 miles (42.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.5 miles (41 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
26.41 mi
00h 36m
Flight
25.47 mi
40.99 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.47 mi
Kilometers
40.99 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.41 mi
Kilometers
42.51 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tallahassee
Thu, May 14, 5:53 PM EDT
Return by in Monticello
Thu, May 14, 6:30 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Monticello
2026-05-14T17:17
Arrive Tallahassee
Thu, May 14, 5:53 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Monticello
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Woodville
FL

Town in the U.

From Monticello
14.8 mi
00h 18m
To Tallahassee
11.6 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW
Destination
87°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Washington Street

    87 m · 11 sec · West Washington Street

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Courthouse Circle

    13 m · 1 sec · Jefferson Street

  3. 3

    Exit the rotary onto Jefferson Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Jefferson Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Florida Georgia Parkway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Florida Georgia Parkway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West: Tallahassee

    2394 ft · 59 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    16.1 mi · 17 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Mahan Drive

    6.7 mi · 12 min · Mahan Drive

  8. 8

    Continue on East Tennessee Street

    3252 ft · 1 min · East Tennessee Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Franklin Boulevard

    2568 ft · 1 min · North Franklin Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East Pensacola Street

    1087 ft · 40 sec · East Pensacola Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Calhoun Street

    64 m · 10 sec · South Calhoun Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Apalachee Parkway

    103 m · 12 sec · Apalachee Parkway

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Monroe Street

    9 m · 1 sec · South Monroe Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Monroe Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
14 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
16.5 mi · 63%
Mahan Drive
6.73 mi · 25%
Florida Georgia Parkway
3.25 mi · 12%
Jefferson Street
1.61 mi · 6%
East Tennessee Street
0.62 mi · 2%
North Franklin Boulevard
0.49 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Merge slight left

16.1 mi · 00h 17m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.9 mi
25.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Woodville
00h 18m from Monticello
Leave By
7:18 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Monticello and Sunny near Tallahassee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 26.4 miles (42.5 km) and usually takes 00h 36m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Woodville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.8 miles from Monticello and 11.6 miles from Tallahassee.

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

The direct path is about 25.5 miles (41 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.86 one way or $7.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Monticello and Sunny near Tallahassee.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Monticello and Tallahassee. Straight-line distance: 25.47 mi (40.99 km).

Monticello

#1 Monticello

City in Jefferson County, Florida, United States

Population2,453
Coordinates30.5451500, -83.8713000
Altitude71
CountryUnited States
Tallahassee

#2 Tallahassee

The capital of Florida.

Population196,326
Coordinates30.4382600, -84.2807300
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: West Washington Street (-83.8713, 30.545124)
End: South Monroe Street (-84.280628, 30.438261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 43 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.93 gal
3.53 L · about $3.86
Round trip
$7.72
1.86 gal · 7.06 L
Estimated CO2
8.3 kg one way
Round trip: 16.5 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $3.86 $7.72
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.27 $8.55
Premium $4.90 $4.55 $9.11
Diesel $4.35 $4.05 $8.09

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Monticello and Tallahassee. The current time is 17:17:25.

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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.