How far is Tallahassee, FL from Apollo Beach, FL?

The driving distance from Tallahassee, FL to Apollo Beach, FL is about 288.9 miles (464.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 216.1 miles (347.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 42m 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
288.85 mi
05h 21m
Flight
216.08 mi
347.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
216.08 mi
Kilometers
347.75 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
288.85 mi
Kilometers
464.86 km
Drive Time
05h 21m

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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 05h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Apollo Beach
Wed, Apr 15, 1:09 PM EDT
Return by in Tallahassee
Wed, Apr 15, 6:30 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tallahassee
2026-04-15T07:47
Arrive Apollo Beach
Wed, Apr 15, 1:09 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:21 AM to 1:21 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
6:18 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tallahassee
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
West Park
FL

City in Florida, United States of America

From Tallahassee
144.6 mi
02h 40m
To Apollo Beach
144.3 mi
02h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
87°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Tallahassee and Apollo Beach.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tallahassee and Apollo Beach.

  1. 1

    Start on South Monroe Street

    55 m · 8 sec · South Monroe Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Pensacola Street

    1428 ft · 47 sec · East Pensacola Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Franklin Boulevard

    2557 ft · 1 min · South Franklin Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Tennessee Street

    3230 ft · 1 min · East Tennessee Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Mahan Drive

    6.5 mi · 12 min · Mahan Drive

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 East: Lake City

    1.1 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    86.9 mi · 1 hr 33 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I-75 South: Tampa

    1959 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    160.5 mi · 2 hr 52 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on South I 75: Naples

    27.2 mi · 29 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 672: Apollo Beach

    3147 ft · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on CR 672 West: Apollo Beach, Manatee Viewing Centre

    1547 ft · 39 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Big Bend Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Big Bend Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Tamiami Trail

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Tamiami Trail

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Apollo Beach Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · Apollo Beach Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Fairway Boulevard

    640 ft · 27 sec · Fairway Boulevard

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fairway Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tallahassee and Apollo Beach.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-75 South
161 mi · 56%
I 10 East
87.6 mi · 30%
South I 75
27.2 mi · 9%
Mahan Drive
6.53 mi · 2%
Tamiami Trail
1.76 mi · 1%
Big Bend Road
1.49 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I-75 South

Merge slight left

161 mi · 02h 52m

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 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+72.8 mi
216.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Park
02h 40m from Tallahassee
Leave By
6:18 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Tallahassee and Sunny near Apollo Beach.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tallahassee to Apollo Beach?

The road trip is about 288.9 miles (464.9 km) and usually takes 05h 21m 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 144.6 miles from Tallahassee and 144.3 miles from Apollo Beach.

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

The direct path is about 216.1 miles (347.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 72.8 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 6:18 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.27 one way or $84.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Tallahassee and Sunny near Apollo Beach.

Stop Ideas Near West Park

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

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

BUS

Gainesville, Florida

8 mi away
201 East University Ave.
BUS

Waldo, Florida

26 mi away
14648 NE 147th Avenue
BUS

Ocala, Florida

59 mi away
531 Northeast First Ave
RAIL

Palatka

74 mi away
220 North 11th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tallahassee and Apollo Beach. Straight-line distance: 216.08 mi (347.75 km).

Tallahassee

#1 Tallahassee

The capital of Florida.

Population196,326
Coordinates30.4382600, -84.2807300
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Apollo Beach

#2 Apollo Beach

Census designated place

Population14,055
Coordinates27.7730800, -82.4075900
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Tallahassee (-84.28073, 30.43826)
End: Apollo Beach (-82.40759, 27.77308)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 465 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.19 gal
38.58 L · about $42.27
Round trip
$84.54
20.38 gal · 77.16 L
Estimated CO2
90.6 kg one way
Round trip: 181.1 kg / 399 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $42.27 $84.54
Mid-grade $4.60 $46.83 $93.67
Premium $4.90 $49.89 $99.78
Diesel $4.35 $44.33 $88.65

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 · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Tallahassee and Apollo Beach. The current time is 07:47:43.

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.