How far is South Venice, FL from Tallahassee, FL?

The driving distance from South Venice, FL to Tallahassee, FL is about 345.9 miles (556.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 259.5 miles (417.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 38m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
345.91 mi
05h 19m
Flight
259.51 mi
417.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
259.51 mi
Kilometers
417.64 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
345.91 mi
Kilometers
556.69 km
Drive Time
05h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tallahassee
Tue, May 26, 3:13 PM EDT
Return by in South Venice
Tue, May 26, 8:32 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Venice
2026-05-26T09:53
Arrive Tallahassee
Tue, May 26, 3:13 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:19 AM to 1:19 PM EDT

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

Leave by
6:22 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Venice
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
Reddick
FL

Town in Marion County, Florida, United States

From South Venice
171.4 mi
02h 39m
To Tallahassee
174.5 mi
02h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SSE
Destination
88°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Venice and Tallahassee.

  1. 1

    Start on Hudson Road

    51 m · 13 sec · Hudson Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Sterling Road

    152 m · 24 sec · Sterling Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Jamaica Road

    1907 ft · 1 min · Jamaica Road

  4. 4

    Continue on West Seminole Drive

    2247 ft · 2 min · West Seminole Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Tamiami Trail

    1 mi · 2 min · Tamiami Trail

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on US 41 By-Pass

    3 mi · 5 min · US 41 By-Pass

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Tamiami Trail

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Tamiami Trail

  8. 8

    Turn slight right

    4.3 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    234.1 mi · 4 hr 12 min

  10. 10

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

    820 ft · 16 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee

    1569 ft · 30 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight right

    87.7 mi · 1 hr 34 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Mahan Drive

    6.7 mi · 12 min · Mahan Drive

  14. 14

    Continue on East Tennessee Street

    3252 ft · 1 min · East Tennessee Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Franklin Boulevard

    2568 ft · 1 min · North Franklin Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Pensacola Street

    1087 ft · 40 sec · East Pensacola Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Calhoun Street

    64 m · 10 sec · South Calhoun Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Apalachee Parkway

    103 m · 12 sec · Apalachee Parkway

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South Monroe Street

    9 m · 1 sec · South Monroe Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Monroe Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between South Venice 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
20 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tamiami Trail
238 mi · 69%
I 10 West
88 mi · 25%
Mahan Drive
6.73 mi · 2%
US 41 By-Pass
3 mi · 1%
East Tennessee Street
0.62 mi
North Franklin Boulevard
0.49 mi
Longest Stretch

Tamiami Trail

Merge slight left

234 mi · 04h 12m

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
05h 19m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+86.4 mi
259.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Reddick
02h 39m from South Venice
Leave By
6:22 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving South Venice and 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 South Venice to Tallahassee?

The road trip is about 345.9 miles (556.7 km) and usually takes 05h 19m 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?

Reddick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 171.4 miles from South Venice and 174.5 miles from Tallahassee.

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

The direct path is about 259.5 miles (417.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 86.4 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 6:22 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.65 one way or $101.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 108.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around South Venice and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tallahassee.

Stop Ideas Near Reddick

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

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

BUS

Ocala, Florida

20 mi away
531 Northeast First Ave
BUS

Gainesville, Florida

34 mi away
201 East University Ave.
BUS

Waldo, Florida

47 mi away
14648 NE 147th Avenue
BUS

The Villages-Lady Lake, FL

54 mi away
401 North US Highway 441

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Venice and Tallahassee. Straight-line distance: 259.51 mi (417.64 km).

South Venice

#1 South Venice

Census-designated place in Sarasota County, Florida

Population13,949
Coordinates27.0531100, -82.4242600
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Tallahassee

#2 Tallahassee

The capital of Florida.

Population196,326
Coordinates30.4382600, -84.2807300
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: Hudson Road (-82.423967, 27.052971)
End: South Monroe Street (-84.280628, 30.438261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 557 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.21 gal
46.21 L · about $50.65
Round trip
$101.29
24.42 gal · 92.42 L
Estimated CO2
108.5 kg one way
Round trip: 217 kg / 478 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $50.65 $101.29
Mid-grade $4.60 $56.12 $112.23
Premium $4.90 $59.78 $119.56
Diesel $4.35 $53.11 $106.23

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 · May 26, 2026

There is no time difference between South Venice and Tallahassee. The current time is 09:53:51.

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.