How far is Oak Ridge, FL from Tallahassee, FL?
The driving distance from Oak Ridge, FL to Tallahassee, FL is about 260.4 miles (419.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 219.1 miles (352.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 02m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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 01m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Alachua County, Florida, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oak Ridge and Tallahassee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oak Ridge and Tallahassee.
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Start on the route
100 m ยท 26 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Bonnie Brook Boulevard
157 m ยท 25 sec ยท Bonnie Brook Boulevard
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Turn right onto West Oak Ridge Road
2526 ft ยท 1 min ยท West Oak Ridge Road
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Turn left onto John Young Parkway
1 mi ยท 1 min ยท John Young Parkway
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Turn left onto Conroy Road
1.6 km ยท 2 min ยท Conroy Road
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Continue on Conroy Road
1531 ft ยท 33 sec ยท Conroy Road
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Take the ramp slight left
2515 ft ยท 1 min
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Merge slight left
2471 ft ยท 33 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Miami, Ocala
1 km ยท 1 min
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Continue straight
640 ft ยท 16 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Florida's Turnpike North, Ocala
3097 ft ยท 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
48.6 mi ยท 52 min ยท Florida's Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike
1281 ft ยท 16 sec ยท Florida's Turnpike
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Merge slight left
106.9 mi ยท 1 hr 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee
820 ft ยท 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee
1569 ft ยท 30 sec
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Merge slight right
87.7 mi ยท 1 hr 34 min
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Turn left onto Mahan Drive
6.7 mi ยท 12 min ยท Mahan Drive
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Continue on East Tennessee Street
3252 ft ยท 1 min ยท East Tennessee Street
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Turn left onto North Franklin Boulevard
2568 ft ยท 1 min ยท North Franklin Boulevard
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Turn right onto East Pensacola Street
1087 ft ยท 40 sec ยท East Pensacola Street
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Turn left onto South Calhoun Street
64 m ยท 10 sec ยท South Calhoun Street
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Turn right onto Apalachee Parkway
103 m ยท 12 sec ยท Apalachee Parkway
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Turn right onto South Monroe Street
9 m ยท 1 sec ยท South Monroe Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m ยท 1 sec ยท South Monroe Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Oak Ridge 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 ยท 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.
Sunny leaving Oak Ridge and Sunny near Tallahassee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oak Ridge to Tallahassee?
The road trip is about 260.4 miles (419.1 km) and usually takes 04h 01m 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 128.7 miles from Oak Ridge and 131.7 miles from Tallahassee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 219.1 miles (352.6 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 8:58 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.38 one way or $74.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Oak Ridge and Sunny 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 Oak Ridge and Tallahassee. Straight-line distance: 219.08 mi (352.57 km).
#1 Oak Ridge
In the US state of Florida, Oak Ridge is a census-designated place located in Orange County.
| Population | 22,685 |
| Coordinates | 28.4711200, -81.4245200 |
| Altitude | 27 |
| 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: 419 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 14m |
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 | $4.07 | $37.38 | $74.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.50 | $41.39 | $82.78 |
| Premium | $4.84 | $44.51 | $89.01 |
| Diesel | $5.86 | $53.88 | $107.76 |
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 ยท Oct 13, 2026