How far is Orange City, FL from Tallahassee, FL?
The driving distance from Orange City, FL to Tallahassee, FL is about 246.9 miles (397.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 206.4 miles (332.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 10m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 05m.
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
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Orange City and Tallahassee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orange City and Tallahassee.
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Start on East Graves Avenue
18 m · 4 sec · East Graves Avenue
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Turn right onto Volusia Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Volusia Avenue
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Continue on South Woodland Boulevard
2 mi · 3 min · South Woodland Boulevard
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Turn left onto West Taylor Road
2066 ft · 41 sec · West Taylor Road
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Continue on South State Road 15a
1.4 mi · 2 min · South State Road 15a
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Continue on South Spring Garden Avenue
5.1 mi · 8 min · South Spring Garden Avenue
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Turn left onto North US Highway 17
3.9 mi · 6 min · North US Highway 17
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North US Highway 17
42 m · 2 sec · North US Highway 17
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Exit the roundabout onto North US Highway 17
5.5 mi · 7 min · North US Highway 17
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Turn left onto West State Road 40
39.2 mi · 55 min · West State Road 40
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Turn right
9.9 mi · 14 min
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Continue on Northwest 77th Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Northwest 77th Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 North: Lake City
1729 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
77.4 mi · 1 hr 23 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 Orange City 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 right
87.7 mi · 01h 34m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Orange City and Partly Sunny near Tallahassee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Orange City to Tallahassee?
The road trip is about 246.9 miles (397.4 km) and usually takes 04h 05m 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 122 miles from Orange City and 125 miles from Tallahassee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 206.4 miles (332.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.5 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 8:50 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.13 one way or $72.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Orange City and Partly 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 Orange City and Tallahassee. Straight-line distance: 206.44 mi (332.24 km).
#1 Orange City
City in Western Iowa
| Population | 12,335 |
| Coordinates | 28.9488800, -81.2986700 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| 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: 397 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 04m |
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 | $36.13 | $72.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $40.03 | $80.06 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $42.64 | $85.29 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $37.89 | $75.78 |
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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