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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
196.15 mi
04h 14m
Flight
172.77 mi
278.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
172.77 mi
Kilometers
278.04 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
196.15 mi
Kilometers
315.68 km
Drive Time
04h 14m

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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 04h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brooksville
Sun, Apr 12, 5:35 PM EDT
Return by in Tallahassee
Sun, Apr 12, 9:50 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tallahassee
2026-04-12T13:21
Arrive Brooksville
Sun, Apr 12, 5:35 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:14 AM to 12:14 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
8:32 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

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.

Mid-route stop
Cross City
FL

Town in Florida, United States

From Tallahassee
98.2 mi
02h 07m
To Brooksville
98 mi
02h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph ESE
Destination
86°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 14 mph ENE

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.

  1. 1

    Start on South Monroe Street

    9 m · 3 sec · South Monroe Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Apalachee Parkway

    16.1 mi · 24 min · Apalachee Parkway

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    94.1 mi · 1 hr 58 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight right

    55.2 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Northeast 5th Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Northeast 5th Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Gulf to Lake Highway

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Gulf to Lake Highway

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward FL 589 Toll: Suncoast Parkway

    2186 ft · 50 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Suncoast Parkway

    11.6 mi · 12 min · Suncoast Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Ponce de Leon Boulevard

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Ponce de Leon Boulevard

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ponce de Leon Boulevard

    49 m · 4 sec · Ponce de Leon Boulevard

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Ponce de Leon Boulevard

    7.8 mi · 11 min · Ponce de Leon Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Jefferson Street

    957 ft · 23 sec · Jefferson Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Mildred Avenue

    109 m · 11 sec · Mildred Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    1555 ft · 43 sec · Broad Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Lemon Avenue

    82 m · 17 sec · Lemon Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Jefferson Street

    35 m · 3 sec · Jefferson Street

  18. 18

    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.

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
18 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Apalachee Parkway
165 mi · 84%
Suncoast Parkway
12.2 mi · 6%
Ponce de Leon Boulevard
11.9 mi · 6%
Gulf to Lake Highway
4.69 mi · 2%
Northeast 5th Street
0.88 mi
FL 589 Toll
0.41 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
04h 14m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.5 mi
172.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cross City
02h 07m from Tallahassee
Leave By
8:32 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cross City, 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 Cross City.

BUS

Gainesville, Florida

78 mi away
201 East University Ave.
BUS

Waldo, Florida

94 mi away
14648 NE 147th Avenue
BUS

Ocala, Florida

108 mi away
531 Northeast First Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tallahassee and Brooksville. Straight-line distance: 172.77 mi (278.04 km).

Tallahassee

#1 Tallahassee

The capital of Florida.

Population196,326
Coordinates30.4382600, -84.2807300
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Brooksville

#2 Brooksville

County seat of Hernando County, Florida, United States

Population8,824
Coordinates28.5555400, -82.3899100
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: Tallahassee (-84.28073, 30.43826)
End: Brooksville (-82.38991, 28.55554)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 316 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
6.92 gal
26.2 L · about $28.70
Round trip
$57.41
13.84 gal · 52.4 L
Estimated CO2
61.5 kg one way
Round trip: 123 kg / 271 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Florida · Apr 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Tallahassee and Brooksville. The current time is 13:21:28.

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.