How far is Tallahassee, FL from Arcadia, FL?
The driving distance from Tallahassee, FL to Arcadia, FL is about 327.2 miles (526.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 266.6 miles (429 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 38m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Marion County, Florida, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tallahassee and Arcadia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tallahassee and Arcadia.
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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
114.5 mi · 2 hr 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 470: Sumterville, Lake Panasoffkee
2015 ft · 51 sec
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Turn sharp left
2.6 mi · 4 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
1598 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right
34.9 mi · 47 min
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Turn left onto US Highway 98 North
13.9 mi · 20 min · US Highway 98 North
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Continue on North Florida Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · North Florida Avenue
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Turn left
11.9 mi · 18 min
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Continue on Broadway Avenue
3183 ft · 1 min · Broadway Avenue
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Turn left onto Van Fleet Drive
1.2 km · 2 min · Van Fleet Drive
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Turn right onto Spessard Holland Parkway
30.1 mi · 44 min · Spessard Holland Parkway
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Continue straight
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
15.3 mi · 19 min
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Turn left onto Cypress Street
807 ft · 24 sec · Cypress Street
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Turn right onto North Volusia Avenue
772 ft · 36 sec · North Volusia Avenue
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Turn right onto East Hickory Street
97 m · 8 sec · East Hickory Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Hickory Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tallahassee and Arcadia.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I-75 South
Merge slight left
115 mi · 02h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Tallahassee and Sunny near Arcadia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tallahassee to Arcadia?
The road trip is about 327.2 miles (526.5 km) and usually takes 06h 38m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
McIntosh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 163.8 miles from Tallahassee and 163.4 miles from Arcadia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 266.6 miles (429 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.6 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.87 one way or $95.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 102.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tallahassee and Sunny near Arcadia.
Stop Ideas Near McIntosh
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 McIntosh.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tallahassee and Arcadia. Straight-line distance: 266.57 mi (429 km).
#1 Tallahassee
The capital of Florida.
| Population | 196,326 |
| Coordinates | 30.4382600, -84.2807300 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Arcadia
City in Florida
| Population | 8,442 |
| Coordinates | 27.2158800, -81.8584200 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
End: Arcadia (-81.85842, 27.21588)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 527 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 04m |
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 | $47.87 | $95.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $53.04 | $106.08 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $56.50 | $113.00 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $50.20 | $100.40 |
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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