How far is Tallahassee, FL from Alturas, FL?
The driving distance from Tallahassee, FL to Alturas, FL is about 285.8 miles (460 km), with a travel time of about 05h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 235.4 miles (378.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 28m 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 44m.
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, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tallahassee and Alturas.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tallahassee and Alturas.
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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
107.2 mi · 1 hr 55 min
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Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
19.2 mi · 21 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 27, FL 19: Tavares, Clermont
1902 ft · 1 min
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Continue on US 27, FL 19: Tavares, Clermont
827 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
3.5 mi · 5 min
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Turn right onto O'Brien Road
2724 ft · 1 min · O'Brien Road
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Turn right
6.1 mi · 9 min
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Turn left onto West Orange Street
1782 ft · 48 sec · West Orange Street
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Continue straight
21.2 mi · 27 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Commonwealth Avenue North
41 m · 2 sec · Commonwealth Avenue North
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Exit the roundabout onto Commonwealth Avenue North
5.5 mi · 7 min · Commonwealth Avenue North
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Turn right onto Berkley Road
8.7 mi · 15 min · Berkley Road
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Turn left
1314 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto Recker Highway
5.9 mi · 9 min · Recker Highway
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Turn left onto Lake Shipp Drive
1.1 mi · 2 min · Lake Shipp Drive
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Continue on Snively Avenue
5.8 mi · 10 min · Snively Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left
2740 ft · 47 sec
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Turn right onto Alturas Road North
2.7 mi · 6 min · Alturas Road North
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Continue on East Central Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · East Central Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tallahassee and Alturas.
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-75 South
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.
Clear leaving Tallahassee and Sunny near Alturas.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tallahassee to Alturas?
The road trip is about 285.8 miles (460 km) and usually takes 05h 44m 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?
West Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 143 miles from Tallahassee and 142.8 miles from Alturas.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 235.4 miles (378.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.4 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 5:32 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.85 one way or $83.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Tallahassee and Sunny near Alturas.
Stop Ideas Near West Park
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 West Park.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tallahassee and Alturas. Straight-line distance: 235.38 mi (378.81 km).
#1 Tallahassee
The capital of Florida.
| Population | 196,326 |
| Coordinates | 30.4382600, -84.2807300 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Alturas
Alturas is a place in Florida, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 27.8716900, -81.7150800 |
| Altitude | 53 |
| Country | United States |
End: Alturas (-81.71508, 27.87169)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 460 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 33m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.15 | $41.85 | $83.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $46.37 | $92.75 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $49.40 | $98.80 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $43.89 | $87.78 |
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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