How far is Tallahassee, FL from Alachua, FL?
The driving distance from Tallahassee, FL to Alachua, FL is about 139.9 miles (225.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 120.7 miles (194.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Madison County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tallahassee and Alachua.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tallahassee and Alachua.
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Start on South Monroe Street
55 m · 8 sec · South Monroe Street
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Turn right onto East Pensacola Street
1428 ft · 47 sec · East Pensacola Street
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Turn left onto South Franklin Boulevard
2557 ft · 1 min · South Franklin Boulevard
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Turn right onto East Tennessee Street
3230 ft · 1 min · East Tennessee Street
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Continue on Mahan Drive
6.5 mi · 12 min · Mahan Drive
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 East: Lake City
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
86.9 mi · 1 hr 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I-75 South: Tampa
1959 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
35.3 mi · 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 441: Alachua, High Springs
1510 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left onto ML King Memorial Highway
6.9 mi · 10 min · ML King Memorial Highway
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Turn right onto Turkey Creek Boulevard
663 ft · 32 sec · Turkey Creek Boulevard
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Turn right onto Palmetto Boulevard
1613 ft · 1 min · Palmetto Boulevard
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Continue on Palmetto Boulevard
1813 ft · 1 min · Palmetto Boulevard
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Turn left onto Creek Drive West
2013 ft · 1 min · Creek Drive West
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Turn right onto Northwest 105th Avenue
1429 ft · 1 min · Northwest 105th Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Palmetto Boulevard
141 m · 20 sec · Palmetto Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Palmetto Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tallahassee and Alachua.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 10 East
Merge slight left
86.9 mi · 01h 33m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Tallahassee and Mostly Sunny near Alachua.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tallahassee to Alachua?
The road trip is about 139.9 miles (225.1 km) and usually takes 02h 44m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.9 miles from Tallahassee and 70 miles from Alachua.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 120.7 miles (194.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.45 one way or $40.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Tallahassee and Mostly Sunny near Alachua.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tallahassee and Alachua. Straight-line distance: 120.66 mi (194.18 km).
#1 Tallahassee
The capital of Florida.
| Population | 196,326 |
| Coordinates | 30.4382600, -84.2807300 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Alachua
City in Alachua County, Florida, United States
| Population | 9,916 |
| Coordinates | 29.7516300, -82.4248300 |
| Altitude | 42 |
| Country | United States |
End: Alachua (-82.42483, 29.75163)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 225 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 44m |
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 | $20.45 | $40.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $22.66 | $45.32 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $24.14 | $48.27 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $21.45 | $42.89 |
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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