How far is Sawgrass, FL from Tallahassee, FL?

The driving distance from Sawgrass, FL to Tallahassee, FL is about 189.3 miles (304.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 174.4 miles (280.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 02m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
189.28 mi
03h 01m
Flight
174.39 mi
280.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
174.39 mi
Kilometers
280.66 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
189.28 mi
Kilometers
304.62 km
Drive Time
03h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tallahassee
Thu, Apr 23, 6:25 AM EDT
Return by in Sawgrass
Thu, Apr 23, 9:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sawgrass
2026-04-23T03:23
Arrive Tallahassee
Thu, Apr 23, 6:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM EDT

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

Leave by
10:58 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sawgrass
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
White Springs
FL

Human settlement in Hamilton County, Florida, United States of America

From Sawgrass
93.3 mi
01h 30m
To Tallahassee
96 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph S
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Deer Run Drive South

    13 m · 4 sec · Deer Run Drive South

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Preston Trail East

    3158 ft · 2 min · Preston Trail East

  3. 3

    Continue on Country Club Boulevard

    2449 ft · 2 min · Country Club Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn right

    1.2 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    2.7 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward FL 202 West: Butler Boulevard, Jacksonville

    1.1 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Butler Boulevard

    12.5 mi · 16 min · Butler Boulevard

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    4.6 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 90 East: Atlantic Boulevard

    1447 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Atlantic Boulevard

    122 m · 13 sec · Atlantic Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Kings Avenue

    2657 ft · 1 min · Kings Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Nira Street

    2138 ft · 1 min · Nira Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto San Marco Boulevard

    749 ft · 22 sec · San Marco Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Gary Street

    156 m · 12 sec · Gary Street

  15. 15

    Take the ramp straight toward I 95 North: Savannah

    2177 ft · 41 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Fuller Warren Bridge

    2275 ft · 37 sec · Fuller Warren Bridge

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West: Lake City

    2629 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Lake City

    2219 ft · 55 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    153.1 mi · 2 hr 46 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Mahan Drive

    6.7 mi · 12 min · Mahan Drive

  21. 21

    Continue on East Tennessee Street

    3252 ft · 1 min · East Tennessee Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North Franklin Boulevard

    2568 ft · 1 min · North Franklin Boulevard

  23. 23

    Turn right onto East Pensacola Street

    1087 ft · 40 sec · East Pensacola Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto South Calhoun Street

    64 m · 10 sec · South Calhoun Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Apalachee Parkway

    103 m · 12 sec · Apalachee Parkway

  26. 26

    Turn right onto South Monroe Street

    9 m · 1 sec · South Monroe Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Monroe Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sawgrass 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
27 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
154 mi · 81%
Butler Boulevard
17.1 mi · 9%
Mahan Drive
6.73 mi · 4%
Country Club Boulevard
3.14 mi · 2%
FL 202 West
0.66 mi
East Tennessee Street
0.62 mi
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Merge slight left

153 mi · 02h 46m

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
03h 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.9 mi
174.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
White Springs
01h 30m from Sawgrass
Leave By
10:58 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Sawgrass and Sunny near Tallahassee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sawgrass to Tallahassee?

The road trip is about 189.3 miles (304.6 km) and usually takes 03h 01m 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 93.3 miles from Sawgrass and 96 miles from Tallahassee.

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

The direct path is about 174.4 miles (280.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.9 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 10:58 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.71 one way or $55.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sawgrass and Sunny near Tallahassee.

Stop Ideas Near White Springs

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around White Springs, 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 White Springs.

BUS

Waldo, Florida

83 mi away
14648 NE 147th Avenue
BUS

Gainesville, Florida

86 mi away
201 East University Ave.
RAIL

Jacksonville

99 mi away
3570 Clifford Lane

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sawgrass and Tallahassee. Straight-line distance: 174.39 mi (280.66 km).

Sawgrass

#1 Sawgrass

Census-designated place in St.

Population4,880
Coordinates30.1927400, -81.3706400
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Tallahassee

#2 Tallahassee

The capital of Florida.

Population196,326
Coordinates30.4382600, -84.2807300
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: Deer Run Drive South (-81.370485, 30.192687)
End: South Monroe Street (-84.280628, 30.438261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 305 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.68 gal
25.28 L · about $27.71
Round trip
$55.42
13.36 gal · 50.56 L
Estimated CO2
59.4 kg one way
Round trip: 118.7 kg / 262 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $27.71 $55.42
Mid-grade $4.60 $30.70 $61.40
Premium $4.90 $32.71 $65.41
Diesel $4.35 $29.06 $58.12

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Sawgrass and Tallahassee. The current time is 03:23:51.

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.