How far is Tallahassee, FL from Bokeelia, FL?
The driving distance from Tallahassee, FL to Bokeelia, FL is about 401.8 miles (646.6 km), with a travel time of about 07h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 288.3 miles (463.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 17m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 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.
Human settlement in Sumter County, Florida, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tallahassee and Bokeelia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tallahassee and Bokeelia.
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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
160.5 mi · 2 hr 52 min
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Keep slight left to continue on South I 75: Naples
74.3 mi · 1 hr 20 min
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Keep slight left
38.9 mi · 42 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 768: Punta Gorda, Punta Gorda Airport
1388 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto Jones Loop Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Jones Loop Road
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Continue on Burnt Store Road
15.9 mi · 21 min · Burnt Store Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Burnt Store Road North
2.1 mi · 4 min · Burnt Store Road North
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Turn right onto Southwest Pine Island Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Southwest Pine Island Road
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Continue on Pine Island Road
3.9 mi · 7 min · Pine Island Road
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Turn right onto Stringfellow Road
7.1 mi · 17 min · Stringfellow Road
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Continue on Main Street
553 ft · 15 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tallahassee and Bokeelia.
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
161 mi · 02h 52m
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 Partly Sunny near Bokeelia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tallahassee to Bokeelia?
The road trip is about 401.8 miles (646.6 km) and usually takes 07h 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?
Wildwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 201.1 miles from Tallahassee and 200.6 miles from Bokeelia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 288.3 miles (463.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 113.5 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 $58.82 one way or $117.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 126 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tallahassee and Partly Sunny near Bokeelia.
Stop Ideas Near Wildwood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Belleview City Hall Park
Inverness Government Center
City of Belleview
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wildwood.
Wildwood, Florida
The Villages-Lady Lake, FL
Ocala, Florida
Dade City, Florida
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tallahassee and Bokeelia. Straight-line distance: 288.23 mi (463.86 km).
#1 Tallahassee
The capital of Florida.
| Population | 196,326 |
| Coordinates | 30.4382600, -84.2807300 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bokeelia
Census-designated place in Lee County, Florida
| Population | 1,780 |
| Coordinates | 26.7056300, -82.1589800 |
| Altitude | 0 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bokeelia (-82.15898, 26.70563)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 647 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 00m |
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 | $58.82 | $117.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $65.17 | $130.34 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $69.43 | $138.85 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $61.68 | $123.37 |
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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