How far is Tallahassee, FL from Avon Park, FL?
The driving distance from Tallahassee, FL to Avon Park, FL is about 306.7 miles (493.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 258.2 miles (415.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 02m 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 01m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Alachua County, Florida, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tallahassee and Avon Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tallahassee and Avon Park.
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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
29.2 mi · 31 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Minneola
2281 ft · 49 sec
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Turn right onto North Hancock Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · North Hancock Road
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Turn right onto North Ridge Boulevard
2982 ft · 1 min · North Ridge Boulevard
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Turn left onto Citrus Tower Boulevard
2.5 mi · 5 min · Citrus Tower Boulevard
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Continue on Citrus Tower Road
3198 ft · 1 min · Citrus Tower Road
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Turn left
2275 ft · 45 sec
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Continue straight
10.6 mi · 15 min
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Continue straight
13.2 mi · 19 min
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Continue straight
2264 ft · 37 sec
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Continue straight
1202 ft · 19 sec
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Continue straight
2.7 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
1.4 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
38.8 mi · 51 min
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Continue straight
54 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto West Main Street
2954 ft · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on West Main Street
107 m · 17 sec · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tallahassee and Avon Park.
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
107 mi · 01h 55m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Tallahassee and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Avon Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tallahassee to Avon Park?
The road trip is about 306.7 miles (493.6 km) and usually takes 06h 01m 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?
Micanopy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 153.5 miles from Tallahassee and 153.2 miles from Avon Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 258.2 miles (415.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.5 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 $44.88 one way or $89.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Tallahassee and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Avon Park.
Stop Ideas Near Micanopy
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 Micanopy.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tallahassee and Avon Park. Straight-line distance: 258.19 mi (415.51 km).
#1 Tallahassee
The capital of Florida.
| Population | 196,326 |
| Coordinates | 30.4382600, -84.2807300 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Avon Park
Town in Highlands County, Florida, United States
| Population | 10,086 |
| Coordinates | 27.5958700, -81.5061900 |
| Altitude | 46 |
| Country | United States |
End: Avon Park (-81.50619, 27.59587)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 494 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 49m |
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 | $44.88 | $89.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $49.73 | $99.46 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $52.97 | $105.95 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $47.07 | $94.13 |
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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