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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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.
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Start on West Washington Street
87 m · 11 sec · West Washington Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Courthouse Circle
13 m · 1 sec · Jefferson Street
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Exit the rotary onto Jefferson Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Jefferson Street
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Continue on Florida Georgia Parkway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Florida Georgia Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West: Tallahassee
2394 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
16.1 mi · 17 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 Monticello and Tallahassee.
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.
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.
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.
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).
#1 Monticello
City in Jefferson County, Florida, United States
| Population | 2,453 |
| Coordinates | 30.5451500, -83.8713000 |
| Altitude | 71 |
| 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: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round 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.
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