How far is Oakleaf Plantation, FL from Tallahassee, FL?
The driving distance from Oakleaf Plantation, FL to Tallahassee, FL is about 164.7 miles (265 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 147 miles (236.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 35m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
County seat of Suwannee County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oakleaf Plantation and Tallahassee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakleaf Plantation and Tallahassee.
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Start on the route
141 m · 39 sec
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Turn left
31 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Oakleaf High School Entrance
721 ft · 58 sec · Oakleaf High School Entrance
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Turn left onto Plantation Oaks Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · Plantation Oaks Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Oakleaf Plantation Parkway
5 m · 1 sec · Oakleaf Plantation Parkway
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Exit the roundabout onto Oakleaf Plantation Parkway
1.7 mi · 3 min · Oakleaf Plantation Parkway
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Continue on Argyle Forest Boulevard
127 m · 10 sec · Argyle Forest Boulevard
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Turn slight left onto FL 23 North Toll: Jacksonville, Lake City
74 m · 17 sec
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Take the ramp straight toward FL 23 North Toll: Jacksonville, Lake City
2106 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto First Coast Expressway
8.2 mi · 10 min · First Coast Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West: Lake City
2902 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
141.8 mi · 2 hr 32 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 Oakleaf Plantation 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.
I 10 West
Merge slight left
142 mi · 02h 32m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Oakleaf Plantation and Sunny near Tallahassee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oakleaf Plantation to Tallahassee?
The road trip is about 164.7 miles (265 km) and usually takes 02h 35m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Live Oak is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.9 miles from Oakleaf Plantation and 83.8 miles from Tallahassee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 147 miles (236.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.41 one way or $48.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny around Oakleaf Plantation and Sunny near Tallahassee.
Stop Ideas Near Live Oak
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 Live Oak.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oakleaf Plantation and Tallahassee. Straight-line distance: 147.03 mi (236.62 km).
#1 Oakleaf Plantation
This Clay County, Florida, community is situated inland, southwest of Jacksonville.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.1708300, -81.8354900 |
| Altitude | - |
| 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: 265 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 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 | $4.20 | $24.41 | $48.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.68 | $27.20 | $54.39 |
| Premium | $5.01 | $29.11 | $58.22 |
| Diesel | $6.07 | $35.27 | $70.53 |
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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