How far is Oviedo, FL from Tallahassee, FL?

The driving distance from Oviedo, FL to Tallahassee, FL is about 277.6 miles (446.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 221.4 miles (356.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 12m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
277.54 mi
04h 06m
Flight
221.41 mi
356.33 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
221.41 mi
Kilometers
356.33 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
277.54 mi
Kilometers
446.66 km
Drive Time
04h 06m

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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 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tallahassee
Sat, May 16, 11:04 PM EDT
Return by in Oviedo
Sun, May 17, 3:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oviedo
2026-05-16T18:58
Arrive Tallahassee
Sat, May 16, 11:04 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:48 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oviedo
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Alachua
FL

City in Alachua County, Florida, United States

From Oviedo
137.3 mi
02h 03m
To Tallahassee
140.2 mi
02h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph E
Destination
88°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Oviedo and Tallahassee.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oviedo and Tallahassee.

  1. 1

    Start on East Broadway Street

    40 m · 7 sec · East Broadway Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Station Street

    110 m · 12 sec · Station Street

  3. 3

    Turn left

    42 m · 10 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right

    64 m · 17 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Central Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West Mitchell Hammock Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Mitchell Hammock Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Red Bug Lake Road

    2097 ft · 39 sec · Red Bug Lake Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward FL 417 Toll South: Orlando

    2137 ft · 52 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Seminole Expressway

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Seminole Expressway

  10. 10

    Continue on Central Florida GreeneWay

    3.9 mi · 4 min · Central Florida GreeneWay

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 408 Toll: Orlando, Titusville

    1.3 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on FL 408 Toll West: Orlando

    113 m · 9 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on FL 408 West: Orlando

    1.4 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto East-West Expressway

    15 mi · 18 min · East-West Expressway

  15. 15

    Continue on Spessard L. Holland East-West Expressway

    1.2 km · 54 sec · Spessard L. Holland East-West Expressway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Florida's Turnpike North, Ocala

    3233 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    42.3 mi · 45 min · Florida's Turnpike

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike

    1281 ft · 16 sec · Florida's Turnpike

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    106.9 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee

    820 ft · 16 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee

    1569 ft · 30 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight right

    87.7 mi · 1 hr 34 min

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Mahan Drive

    6.7 mi · 12 min · Mahan Drive

  24. 24

    Continue on East Tennessee Street

    3252 ft · 1 min · East Tennessee Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto North Franklin Boulevard

    2568 ft · 1 min · North Franklin Boulevard

  26. 26

    Turn right onto East Pensacola Street

    1087 ft · 40 sec · East Pensacola Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto South Calhoun Street

    64 m · 10 sec · South Calhoun Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Apalachee Parkway

    103 m · 12 sec · Apalachee Parkway

  29. 29

    Turn right onto South Monroe Street

    9 m · 1 sec · South Monroe Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Monroe Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oviedo and Tallahassee.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
30 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
5 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
150 mi · 54%
I 10 West
88 mi · 32%
East-West Expressway
15 mi · 5%
Mahan Drive
6.73 mi · 2%
Central Florida GreeneWay
3.92 mi · 1%
Seminole Expressway
3.77 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left

107 mi · 01h 55m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56.2 mi
221.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alachua
02h 03m from Oviedo
Leave By
8:48 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Oviedo 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 Oviedo to Tallahassee?

The road trip is about 277.6 miles (446.7 km) and usually takes 04h 06m 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?

Alachua is a useful midpoint, sitting about 137.3 miles from Oviedo and 140.2 miles from Tallahassee.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 221.4 miles (356.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.2 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 8:48 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.61 one way or $81.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Oviedo and Mostly Sunny near Tallahassee.

Stop Ideas Near Alachua

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Alachua, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Alachua.

BUS

Gainesville, Florida

15 mi away
201 East University Ave.
BUS

Waldo, Florida

25 mi away
14648 NE 147th Avenue
BUS

Ocala, Florida

68 mi away
531 Northeast First Ave
RAIL

Palatka

77 mi away
220 North 11th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oviedo and Tallahassee. Straight-line distance: 221.41 mi (356.33 km).

Oviedo

#1 Oviedo

A city in Seminole County, Florida.

Population41,652
Coordinates28.6700000, -81.2081200
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Tallahassee

#2 Tallahassee

The capital of Florida.

Population196,326
Coordinates30.4382600, -84.2807300
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: (-81.208121, 28.669841)
End: South Monroe Street (-84.280628, 30.438261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 447 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.79 gal
37.07 L · about $40.61
Round trip
$81.22
19.58 gal · 74.14 L
Estimated CO2
87 kg one way
Round trip: 174 kg / 384 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $40.61 $81.22
Mid-grade $4.60 $44.99 $89.99
Premium $4.90 $47.93 $95.86
Diesel $4.35 $42.59 $85.17

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 · May 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Oviedo and Tallahassee. The current time is 18:58:05.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.