How far is Rotonda West, FL from Tallahassee, FL?
The driving distance from Rotonda West, FL to Tallahassee, FL is about 361.5 miles (581.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 273.7 miles (440.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 13m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 36m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Marion County, Florida.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rotonda West and Tallahassee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rotonda West and Tallahassee.
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Start on Golfview Place
44 m · 12 sec · Golfview Place
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Turn left onto Golfview Terrace
157 m · 28 sec · Golfview Terrace
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Turn left onto Golfview Road
1248 ft · 57 sec · Golfview Road
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Turn right onto Rotonda Circle
3146 ft · 1 min · Rotonda Circle
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Turn left onto Rotonda Boulevard West
1.1 mi · 3 min · Rotonda Boulevard West
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Turn right onto Placida Road
4.2 mi · 7 min · Placida Road
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Turn left onto South McCall Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · South McCall Road
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Continue on South Indiana Avenue
3.4 mi · 6 min · South Indiana Avenue
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Continue on Englewood Road
4.1 mi · 7 min · Englewood Road
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Turn right onto Jacaranda Boulevard
4.4 mi · 9 min · Jacaranda Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Jacaranda Boulevard
65 m · 4 sec · Jacaranda Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Jacaranda Boulevard
1.3 km · 1 min · Jacaranda Boulevard
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Take the ramp right toward I 75 North: Tampa
1931 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
241.4 mi · 4 hr 20 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 Rotonda West and Tallahassee.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 75 North
Merge slight left
241 mi · 04h 20m
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 Rotonda West 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 Rotonda West to Tallahassee?
The road trip is about 361.5 miles (581.8 km) and usually takes 05h 36m 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?
Ocala is a useful midpoint, sitting about 179.4 miles from Rotonda West and 182.2 miles from Tallahassee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 273.7 miles (440.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 87.8 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 5:46 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $52.93 one way or $105.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 113.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Rotonda West and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tallahassee.
Stop Ideas Near Ocala
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Belleview City Hall Park
Ocala Citizens' Circle
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ocala.
Ocala, Florida
The Villages-Lady Lake, FL
Wildwood, Florida
Gainesville, Florida
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rotonda West and Tallahassee. Straight-line distance: 273.63 mi (440.37 km).
#1 Rotonda West
Census designated place
| Population | 3,435 |
| Coordinates | 26.8836800, -82.2900900 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| 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: 582 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 30m |
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 | $52.93 | $105.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $58.64 | $117.29 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $62.47 | $124.95 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $55.51 | $111.01 |
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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