How far is Palm Springs, FL from Tallahassee, FL?
The driving distance from Palm Springs, FL to Tallahassee, FL is about 488 miles (785.4 km), with a travel time of about 07h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 398 miles (640.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 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 07h 02m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Orange County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Palm Springs and Tallahassee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Palm Springs and Tallahassee.
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Start on West 8th Avenue
50 m · 12 sec · West 8th Avenue
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Turn left onto West 53rd Street
2741 ft · 1 min · West 53rd Street
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Turn left onto West 4th Avenue/Red Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · West 4th Avenue/Red Road
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Continue on Northwest 57th Avenue/Red Road
5 mi · 9 min · Northwest 57th Avenue/Red Road
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Turn left onto Florida's Turnpike Toll North, Orlando
1581 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
3.6 mi · 4 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
1 mi · 1 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
260.5 mi · 4 hr 43 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike
1281 ft · 16 sec · Florida's Turnpike
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Merge slight left
106.9 mi · 1 hr 55 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 Palm Springs and Tallahassee.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Florida's Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
261 mi · 04h 43m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Partly Sunny leaving Palm Springs 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 Palm Springs to Tallahassee?
The road trip is about 488 miles (785.4 km) and usually takes 07h 02m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Oakland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 238.4 miles from Palm Springs and 249.7 miles from Tallahassee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 398 miles (640.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 90 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $71.43 one way or $142.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 153 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Palm Springs and Partly Sunny near Tallahassee.
Stop Ideas Near Oakland
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Windermere Town Hall
Minneola City Hall
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Oakland.
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Winter Park
Kissimmee
Sanford
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Palm Springs and Tallahassee. Straight-line distance: 397.96 mi (640.45 km).
#1 Palm Springs
Community in Florida
| Population | 25,356 |
| Coordinates | 25.8706500, -80.2989400 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| 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: 785 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 16h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 05m |
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 | $71.43 | $142.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $79.14 | $158.29 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $84.31 | $168.62 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $74.91 | $149.81 |
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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