How far is Oldsmar, FL from Tallahassee, FL?
The driving distance from Oldsmar, FL to Tallahassee, FL is about 236.6 miles (380.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 192.6 miles (309.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 49m 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 24m.
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 Levy County, Florida, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oldsmar and Tallahassee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oldsmar and Tallahassee.
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Start on Park Boulevard
118 m · 23 sec · Park Boulevard
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Turn left onto Buckingham Avenue West
1201 ft · 55 sec · Buckingham Avenue West
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Turn right onto Bayview Boulevard
1538 ft · 1 min · Bayview Boulevard
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Turn right onto Tampa Road
1314 ft · 32 sec · Tampa Road
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Turn left onto Commerce Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · Commerce Boulevard
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Turn right onto Forest Lakes Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · Forest Lakes Boulevard
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Turn left onto Race Track Road
5.1 mi · 10 min · Race Track Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Race Track Road
20 m · 1 sec · Race Track Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Race Track Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Race Track Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
129 m · 13 sec
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Continue straight
75 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto Gunn Highway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Gunn Highway
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Turn right onto Van Dyke Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Van Dyke Road
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Take the ramp left
2664 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Suncoast Parkway
53 mi · 58 min · Suncoast Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 44: Gulf to Lake Highway
1944 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left onto Gulf to Lake Highway
4.8 mi · 8 min · Gulf to Lake Highway
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Continue on Northeast 5th Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Northeast 5th Street
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Turn right onto Suncoast Boulevard
47 mi · 59 min · Suncoast Boulevard
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Continue on Young Boulevard
89.3 mi · 1 hr 53 min · Young Boulevard
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Continue straight
13 mi · 16 min
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Continue on Apalachee Parkway
11.8 mi · 16 min · Apalachee Parkway
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Continue on Apalachee Parkway
842 ft · 18 sec · Apalachee Parkway
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Continue on Apalachee Parkway
4.2 mi · 8 min · Apalachee Parkway
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At the end of the road, 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 Oldsmar and Tallahassee.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Young Boulevard
Continue on Young Boulevard
89.3 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.
Sunny leaving Oldsmar and Mostly Sunny near Tallahassee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oldsmar to Tallahassee?
The road trip is about 236.6 miles (380.7 km) and usually takes 04h 24m 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?
Chiefland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.7 miles from Oldsmar and 117.9 miles from Tallahassee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 192.6 miles (309.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 44 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 8:10 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.64 one way or $69.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Oldsmar and Mostly Sunny near Tallahassee.
Stop Ideas Near Chiefland
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 Chiefland.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oldsmar and Tallahassee. Straight-line distance: 192.55 mi (309.88 km).
#1 Oldsmar
City in Florida, United States
| Population | 15,005 |
| Coordinates | 28.0341800, -82.6651000 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| 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: 381 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 57m |
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 | $34.64 | $69.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $38.38 | $76.75 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $40.88 | $81.76 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $36.32 | $72.65 |
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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