How far is Palatka, FL from Tallahassee, FL?
The driving distance from Palatka, FL to Tallahassee, FL is about 184.1 miles (296.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 167.2 miles (269.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 23m 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
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Hamilton County, Florida, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Palatka and Tallahassee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Palatka and Tallahassee.
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Start on Reid Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Reid Street
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Turn left onto Reid Street
38 mi · 51 min · Reid Street
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Continue on Madison Street
24.9 mi · 34 min · Madison Street
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Continue on Southeast State Road 100
10 mi · 13 min · Southeast State Road 100
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Keep slight right
2.6 mi · 4 min
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Continue on Northwest Bascom Norris Drive
1897 ft · 36 sec · Northwest Bascom Norris Drive
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Turn right onto Northwest Main Boulevard
1613 ft · 31 sec · Northwest Main Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Northwest Main Boulevard
41 m · 2 sec · Northwest Main Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Northwest Main Boulevard
2418 ft · 38 sec · Northwest Main Boulevard
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Continue on Northwest US Highway 41
2.8 mi · 4 min · Northwest US Highway 41
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Take the ramp left toward I 10 West: Live Oak
1140 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
92.5 mi · 1 hr 39 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 Palatka and Tallahassee.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
I 10 West
Merge slight left
92.5 mi · 01h 39m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Palatka and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tallahassee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Palatka to Tallahassee?
The road trip is about 184.1 miles (296.3 km) and usually takes 03h 11m 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?
White Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.7 miles from Palatka and 93.5 miles from Tallahassee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 167.2 miles (269.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.9 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 10:36 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.96 one way or $53.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Palatka and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tallahassee.
Stop Ideas Near White 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 White Springs.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Palatka and Tallahassee. Straight-line distance: 167.24 mi (269.14 km).
#1 Palatka
County seat of Putnam County, Florida, United States
| Population | 10,457 |
| Coordinates | 29.6485800, -81.6375800 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| 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: 296 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 17m |
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 | $26.96 | $53.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $29.87 | $59.75 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $31.82 | $63.65 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $28.28 | $56.55 |
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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