How far is Stuart, FL from Tallahassee, FL?
The driving distance from Stuart, FL to Tallahassee, FL is about 386.1 miles (621.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 331 miles (532.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 15m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 37m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Stuart and Tallahassee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stuart and Tallahassee.
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Start on South Colorado Avenue
14 m · 8 sec · South Colorado Avenue
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Turn sharp right onto Southwest Dixie Highway
157 m · 18 sec · Southwest Dixie Highway
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Turn left onto Southwest 3rd Street
933 ft · 43 sec · Southwest 3rd Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Southwest Federal Highway
912 ft · 20 sec · Southwest Federal Highway
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Continue on Roosevelt Bridge
1.4 km · 1 min · Roosevelt Bridge
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Continue on Northwest Federal Highway
2.3 mi · 4 min · Northwest Federal Highway
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Continue on Federal Highway
1.5 mi · 3 min · Federal Highway
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Continue on US Highway 1
2998 ft · 1 min · US Highway 1
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Turn left onto Southeast Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
3.3 mi · 6 min · Southeast Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
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Continue on Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
1.4 km · 1 min · Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
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Turn left onto Southwest Bayshore Boulevard
560 ft · 22 sec · Southwest Bayshore Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight toward Florida's Turnpike Toll
2787 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North
1842 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
164.8 mi · 2 hr 57 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 · 42 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 Stuart 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
165 mi · 02h 57m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Stuart and Sunny near Tallahassee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Stuart to Tallahassee?
The road trip is about 386.1 miles (621.4 km) and usually takes 05h 37m 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?
Belleview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 189.7 miles from Stuart and 196.5 miles from Tallahassee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 331 miles (532.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.1 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:44 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $56.54 one way or $113.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 121.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Stuart and Sunny near Tallahassee.
Stop Ideas Near Belleview
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 Belleview.
Ocala, Florida
The Villages-Lady Lake, FL
Wildwood, Florida
DeLand
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Stuart and Tallahassee. Straight-line distance: 330.99 mi (532.68 km).
#1 Stuart
City in Florida
| Population | 16,652 |
| Coordinates | 27.1975500, -80.2528300 |
| 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: 621 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 49m |
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 | $56.54 | $113.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $62.64 | $125.29 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $66.73 | $133.46 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $59.29 | $118.58 |
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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