How far is Tallahassee, FL from Chiefland, FL?

The driving distance from Tallahassee, FL to Chiefland, FL is about 119.3 miles (192 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 108 miles (173.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
119.3 mi
02h 35m
Flight
108 mi
173.81 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
108 mi
Kilometers
173.81 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
119.3 mi
Kilometers
192 km
Drive Time
02h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chiefland
Tue, Jun 2, 1:39 PM EDT
Return by in Tallahassee
Tue, Jun 2, 4:14 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tallahassee
2026-06-02T11:03
Arrive Chiefland
Tue, Jun 2, 1:39 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:35 AM to 12:35 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tallahassee
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Perry
FL

City in Taylor County, Florida, United States

From Tallahassee
59.7 mi
01h 17m
To Chiefland
59.7 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
93°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph WNW
Destination
93°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Tallahassee and Chiefland.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tallahassee and Chiefland.

  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

    9.1 mi · 13 min

  5. 5

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tallahassee and Chiefland.

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
5 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Apalachee Parkway
119 mi · 100%
South Monroe Street
0.01 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 comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.3 mi
108 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Perry
01h 17m from Tallahassee
Leave By
1:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Tallahassee and Mostly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near Chiefland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tallahassee to Chiefland?

The road trip is about 119.3 miles (192 km) and usually takes 02h 35m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Perry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.7 miles from Tallahassee and 59.7 miles from Chiefland.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 108 miles (173.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.46 one way or $34.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Tallahassee and Mostly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near Chiefland.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tallahassee and Chiefland. Straight-line distance: 108 mi (173.81 km).

Tallahassee

#1 Tallahassee

The capital of Florida.

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

#2 Chiefland

City in Levy County, Florida, United States of America

Population2,195
Coordinates29.4749600, -82.8598400
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Tallahassee (-84.28073, 30.43826)
End: Chiefland (-82.85984, 29.47496)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 192 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.21 gal
15.94 L · about $17.46
Round trip
$34.93
8.42 gal · 31.88 L
Estimated CO2
37.4 kg one way
Round trip: 74.8 kg / 165 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $17.46 $34.93
Mid-grade $4.60 $19.35 $38.70
Premium $4.90 $20.61 $41.22
Diesel $4.35 $18.31 $36.63

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Tallahassee and Chiefland. The current time is 11:03:49.

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.