How far is Tallahassee, FL from Brooksville, FL?
The driving distance from Tallahassee, FL to Brooksville, FL is about 196.2 miles (315.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 172.7 miles (278 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 14m.
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.
Town in Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tallahassee and Brooksville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tallahassee and Brooksville.
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Start on South Monroe Street
9 m · 3 sec · South Monroe Street
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Turn left onto Apalachee Parkway
16.1 mi · 24 min · Apalachee Parkway
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Continue straight
94.1 mi · 1 hr 58 min
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Keep slight right
55.2 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Turn left onto Northeast 5th Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Northeast 5th Street
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Continue on Gulf to Lake Highway
4.7 mi · 7 min · Gulf to Lake Highway
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Take the ramp right toward FL 589 Toll: Suncoast Parkway
2186 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Suncoast Parkway
11.6 mi · 12 min · Suncoast Parkway
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Take the exit slight right
1 km · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Ponce de Leon Boulevard
4.1 mi · 5 min · Ponce de Leon Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ponce de Leon Boulevard
49 m · 4 sec · Ponce de Leon Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Ponce de Leon Boulevard
7.8 mi · 11 min · Ponce de Leon Boulevard
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Turn left onto Jefferson Street
957 ft · 23 sec · Jefferson Street
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Turn right onto Mildred Avenue
109 m · 11 sec · Mildred Avenue
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Turn left onto Broad Street
1555 ft · 43 sec · Broad Street
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Turn left onto Lemon Avenue
82 m · 17 sec · Lemon Avenue
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Turn left onto Jefferson Street
35 m · 3 sec · Jefferson Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Jefferson Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tallahassee and Brooksville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Apalachee Parkway
Continue straight
94.1 mi · 01h 58m
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.
Sunny leaving Tallahassee and Sunny near Brooksville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tallahassee to Brooksville?
The road trip is about 196.2 miles (315.7 km) and usually takes 04h 14m 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?
Cross City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.2 miles from Tallahassee and 98 miles from Brooksville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 172.7 miles (278 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.5 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:32 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.70 one way or $57.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tallahassee and Sunny near Brooksville.
Stop Ideas Near Cross City
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 Cross City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tallahassee and Brooksville. Straight-line distance: 172.77 mi (278.04 km).
#1 Tallahassee
The capital of Florida.
| Population | 196,326 |
| Coordinates | 30.4382600, -84.2807300 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Brooksville
County seat of Hernando County, Florida, United States
| Population | 8,824 |
| Coordinates | 28.5555400, -82.3899100 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brooksville (-82.38991, 28.55554)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 316 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 26m |
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 | $28.70 | $57.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $31.80 | $63.61 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $33.88 | $67.76 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $30.10 | $60.20 |
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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