How far is Tallahassee, FL from Citrus Springs, FL?

The driving distance from Tallahassee, FL to Citrus Springs, FL is about 163.9 miles (263.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 147.3 miles (237.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 20m 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
163.89 mi
03h 40m
Flight
147.33 mi
237.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
147.33 mi
Kilometers
237.1 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
163.89 mi
Kilometers
263.75 km
Drive Time
03h 40m

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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 03h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Citrus Springs
Wed, Apr 29, 5:02 AM EDT
Return by in Tallahassee
Wed, Apr 29, 8:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tallahassee
2026-04-29T01:21
Arrive Citrus Springs
Wed, Apr 29, 5:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:40 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
82 mi
01h 50m
To Citrus Springs
81.9 mi
01h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
87°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tallahassee and Citrus Springs.

  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

    34.5 mi · 43 min

  5. 5

    Turn slight left

    10.6 mi · 19 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    75 m · 11 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto County Road 40

    3.5 mi · 6 min · County Road 40

  8. 8

    Continue on Cedar Street

    2166 ft · 49 sec · Cedar Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Pennsylvania Avenue

    106 m · 9 sec · West Pennsylvania Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Delaware Street

    54 m · 8 sec · Delaware Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Datesman Avenue

    615 ft · 29 sec · Datesman Avenue

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Williams Street

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Williams Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Citrus Springs Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 4 min · North Citrus Springs Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Greco Terrace

    527 ft · 23 sec · North Greco Terrace

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Greco Terrace

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Apalachee Parkway
145 mi · 88%
County Road 40
3.54 mi · 2%
Williams Street
2.76 mi · 2%
North Citrus Springs Boulevard
1.48 mi · 1%
Cedar Street
0.41 mi
Datesman Avenue
0.12 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
03h 40m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.6 mi
147.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cross City
01h 50m from Tallahassee
Leave By
9:40 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Tallahassee and Mostly Sunny near Citrus Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tallahassee to Citrus Springs?

The road trip is about 163.9 miles (263.7 km) and usually takes 03h 40m 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 82 miles from Tallahassee and 81.9 miles from Citrus Springs.

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

The direct path is about 147.3 miles (237.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.6 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 9:40 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.98 one way or $47.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Tallahassee and Mostly Sunny near Citrus Springs.

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 Citrus Springs. Straight-line distance: 147.33 mi (237.1 km).

Tallahassee

#1 Tallahassee

The capital of Florida.

Population196,326
Coordinates30.4382600, -84.2807300
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Citrus Springs

#2 Citrus Springs

Census designated place

Population8,622
Coordinates28.9974800, -82.4706500
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Start: Tallahassee (-84.28073, 30.43826)
End: Citrus Springs (-82.47065, 28.99748)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 264 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.78 gal
21.89 L · about $23.98
Round trip
$47.95
11.56 gal · 43.78 L
Estimated CO2
51.4 kg one way
Round trip: 102.7 kg / 226 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $23.98 $47.95
Mid-grade $4.60 $26.56 $53.13
Premium $4.90 $28.30 $56.60
Diesel $4.35 $25.14 $50.29

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Tallahassee and Citrus Springs. The current time is 01:21:56.

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.