How far is Tallahassee, FL from Cheval, FL?
The driving distance from Tallahassee, FL to Cheval, FL is about 228.4 miles (367.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 190.6 miles (306.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 44m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 52m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Levy County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tallahassee and Cheval.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tallahassee and Cheval.
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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
50.9 mi · 55 min · Suncoast Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 582: Lutz Lake Fern Road
2835 ft · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Lutz Lake Fern Road
2.9 mi · 6 min · West Lutz Lake Fern Road
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Turn right onto Sunlake Boulevard
1784 ft · 49 sec · Sunlake Boulevard
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Turn right onto North Dale Mabry Highway
1.1 km · 57 sec · North Dale Mabry Highway
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Turn right onto Cheval Boulevard
2040 ft · 2 min · Cheval Boulevard
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Continue on Cheval Boulevard
1.5 km · 4 min · Cheval Boulevard
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Turn right onto Biarritz Avenue
1281 ft · 1 min · Biarritz Avenue
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Turn left onto Place Marquette
81 m · 12 sec · Place Marquette
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Place Marquette
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tallahassee and Cheval.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Tallahassee and Partly Sunny near Cheval.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tallahassee to Cheval?
The road trip is about 228.4 miles (367.5 km) and usually takes 04h 52m 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?
Manatee Road is a useful midpoint, sitting about 114.3 miles from Tallahassee and 114 miles from Cheval.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 190.6 miles (306.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.8 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 7:16 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.43 one way or $66.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Tallahassee and Partly Sunny near Cheval.
Stop Ideas Near Manatee Road
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 Manatee Road.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tallahassee and Cheval. Straight-line distance: 190.66 mi (306.83 km).
#1 Tallahassee
The capital of Florida.
| Population | 196,326 |
| Coordinates | 30.4382600, -84.2807300 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cheval
Census-designated place in Hillsborough County, Florida
| Population | 10,702 |
| Coordinates | 28.1486200, -82.5145400 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cheval (-82.51454, 28.14862)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 367 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 50m |
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 | $33.43 | $66.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $37.04 | $74.09 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $39.46 | $78.92 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $35.06 | $70.12 |
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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