How far is Richmond West, FL from Tallahassee, FL?

The driving distance from Richmond West, FL to Tallahassee, FL is about 506 miles (814.4 km), with a travel time of about 07h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 407.9 miles (656.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 26m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
506.06 mi
07h 43m
Flight
407.89 mi
656.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
407.89 mi
Kilometers
656.43 km
Flight Time
00h 49m

Driving Distance

Road route
506.06 mi
Kilometers
814.43 km
Drive Time
07h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tallahassee
Sun, Apr 19, 1:27 PM EDT
Return by in Richmond West
Sun, Apr 19, 9:10 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Richmond West
2026-04-19T05:44
Arrive Tallahassee
Sun, Apr 19, 1:27 PM EDT
Route Timing
07h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:43 PM to 3:13 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
8:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Richmond West
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Orlovista
FL

Census-designated place in Orange County, Florida

From Richmond West
250.2 mi
03h 51m
To Tallahassee
255.9 mi
03h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SE
Destination
86°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Richmond West and Tallahassee.

  1. 1

    Start on Southwest 168th Terrace

    35 m · 12 sec · Southwest 168th Terrace

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Southwest 146th Court

    76 m · 20 sec · Southwest 146th Court

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Southwest 168th Street

    65 m · 6 sec · Southwest 168th Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Southwest 147th Avenue

    2 m · 1 sec · Southwest 147th Avenue

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Southwest 147th Avenue

    1.6 km · 3 min · Southwest 147th Avenue

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Southwest 152nd Street

    3 mi · 6 min · Southwest 152nd Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Southwest 117th Avenue

    1303 ft · 38 sec · Southwest 117th Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto State Road 821 Access Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · State Road 821 Access Road

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Florida's Turnpike North: Miami International Airport, Orlando

    1.1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

    27.1 mi · 30 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

    1 mi · 1 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    260.5 mi · 4 hr 43 min · Florida's Turnpike

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike

    1281 ft · 16 sec · Florida's Turnpike

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    106.9 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  16. 16

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

    820 ft · 16 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee

    1569 ft · 30 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight right

    87.7 mi · 1 hr 34 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Mahan Drive

    6.7 mi · 12 min · Mahan Drive

  20. 20

    Continue on East Tennessee Street

    3252 ft · 1 min · East Tennessee Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto North Franklin Boulevard

    2568 ft · 1 min · North Franklin Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn right onto East Pensacola Street

    1087 ft · 40 sec · East Pensacola Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto South Calhoun Street

    64 m · 10 sec · South Calhoun Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Apalachee Parkway

    103 m · 12 sec · Apalachee Parkway

  25. 25

    Turn right onto South Monroe Street

    9 m · 1 sec · South Monroe Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Monroe Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
26 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
368 mi · 73%
I 10 West
88 mi · 17%
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
29.7 mi · 6%
Mahan Drive
6.73 mi · 1%
Southwest 152nd Street
3.02 mi · 1%
State Road 821 Access Road
1.05 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
07h 43m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+98.1 mi
407.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Orlovista
03h 51m from Richmond West
Leave By
8:34 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Richmond West 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 Richmond West to Tallahassee?

The road trip is about 506 miles (814.4 km) and usually takes 07h 43m 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?

Orlovista is a useful midpoint, sitting about 250.2 miles from Richmond West and 255.9 miles from Tallahassee.

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

The direct path is about 407.9 miles (656.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 98.1 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 $74.08 one way or $148.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 158.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Richmond West and Partly Sunny near Tallahassee.

Stop Ideas Near Orlovista

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Orlovista and the surrounding midpoint area.
Windermere Town Hall
Scenic stop 3.6 mi away

Windermere Town Hall

Windermere , FL
520 Main St, Windermere, FL 34786
Rating 4.5/5 17 reviews Historical place
City of Orlando
Meeting point 6.4 mi away

City of Orlando

Orlando , FL
400 S Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32801
Rating 4.1/5 163 reviews City Hall
Celebration Town Hall
Nearby stop 13.2 mi away

Celebration Town Hall

Celebration , FL
851 Celebration Ave, Celebration, FL 34747
Rating 4.4/5 91 reviews Homeowners' association,Community center
City Hall
Scenic stop 8.6 mi away

City Hall

Orlando , FL
4740 Caribbean Way, Orlando, FL 32836
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews Tourist information center

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

8 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

Winter Park

12 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Kissimmee

28 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Sanford

34 mi away
600 South Persimmon Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Richmond West and Tallahassee. Straight-line distance: 407.89 mi (656.43 km).

Richmond West

#1 Richmond West

Location in Florida, United States

Population31,973
Coordinates25.6105000, -80.4297100
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Tallahassee

#2 Tallahassee

The capital of Florida.

Population196,326
Coordinates30.4382600, -84.2807300
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: Southwest 168th Terrace (-80.429704, 25.610454)
End: South Monroe Street (-84.280628, 30.438261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 814 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)16h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)12h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
17.86 gal
67.6 L · about $74.08
Round trip
$148.17
35.72 gal · 135.2 L
Estimated CO2
158.7 kg one way
Round trip: 317.4 kg / 700 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $74.08 $148.17
Mid-grade $4.60 $82.08 $164.17
Premium $4.90 $87.44 $174.89
Diesel $4.35 $77.69 $155.38

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Richmond West and Tallahassee. The current time is 05:44:44.

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.