How far is Taft, FL from Tallahassee, FL?
The driving distance from Taft, FL to Tallahassee, FL is about 263.8 miles (424.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 223.7 miles (360 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 05m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Alachua County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Areas Of Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Taft and Tallahassee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Taft and Tallahassee.
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Start on 3rd Street
1394 ft · 1 min · 3rd Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Orange Avenue
2524 ft · 49 sec · South Orange Avenue
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Turn left onto East Landstreet Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · East Landstreet Road
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Turn left onto South Orange Blossom Trail
62 m · 9 sec · South Orange Blossom Trail
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Take the ramp straight toward Oсala, Miami, Florida’s Turnpike Toll
1.1 km · 2 min
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Continue on Orlando
1439 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
53.3 mi · 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 · 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 Taft and Tallahassee.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Florida's Turnpike
Merge slight left
107 mi · 01h 55m
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.
Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Taft and Areas Of Fog near Tallahassee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Taft to Tallahassee?
The road trip is about 263.8 miles (424.6 km) and usually takes 04h 05m 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?
High Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 130.4 miles from Taft and 133.4 miles from Tallahassee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 223.7 miles (360 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.1 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:48 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.71 one way or $71.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Taft and Areas Of Fog near Tallahassee.
Stop Ideas Near High Springs
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to High Springs.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Taft and Tallahassee. Straight-line distance: 223.68 mi (359.98 km).
#1 Taft
Taft is a place in Florida, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 28.4297300, -81.3650700 |
| Altitude | 29 |
| 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: 425 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 17m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.84 | $35.71 | $71.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.31 | $40.13 | $80.25 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $43.27 | $86.55 |
| Diesel | $5.96 | $55.49 | $110.98 |
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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