How far is Mount Dora, FL from Tallahassee, FL?
The driving distance from Mount Dora, FL to Tallahassee, FL is about 244.6 miles (393.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 194.6 miles (313.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 54m 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 03h 57m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mount Dora and Tallahassee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Dora and Tallahassee.
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Start on East 7th Avenue
22 m · 9 sec · East 7th Avenue
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Turn left onto North Donnelly Street
660 ft · 27 sec · North Donnelly Street
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Turn right onto West 5th Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · West 5th Avenue
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Turn left
3.1 mi · 6 min
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Turn slight left
2856 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto West Alfred Street
2077 ft · 49 sec · West Alfred Street
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Turn left
7.8 mi · 13 min
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Turn slight left
122 m · 13 sec
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Turn right onto East Main Street
3.8 mi · 7 min · East Main Street
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Continue straight
11.9 mi · 17 min
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Take the ramp slight right
2008 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
105.8 mi · 1 hr 53 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 Mount Dora and Tallahassee.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Mount Dora and Mostly Cloudy near Tallahassee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mount Dora to Tallahassee?
The road trip is about 244.6 miles (393.7 km) and usually takes 03h 57m 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?
Fort White is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.1 miles from Mount Dora and 128.4 miles from Tallahassee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 194.6 miles (313.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 50 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 9:06 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.80 one way or $71.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Mount Dora and Mostly Cloudy near Tallahassee.
Stop Ideas Near Fort White
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mount Dora and Tallahassee. Straight-line distance: 194.53 mi (313.06 km).
#1 Mount Dora
City in Lake County, Florida, United States
| Population | 14,778 |
| Coordinates | 28.8024900, -81.6445200 |
| Altitude | 44 |
| 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: 394 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 03m |
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 | $35.80 | $71.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $39.66 | $79.33 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $42.25 | $84.50 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $37.54 | $75.08 |
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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