How far is Tallahassee, FL from Cortez, FL?
The driving distance from Tallahassee, FL to Cortez, FL is about 320.6 miles (515.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 226.7 miles (364.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST.
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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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 06h 03m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Marion County, Florida, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tallahassee and Cortez.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tallahassee and Cortez.
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Start on South Monroe Street
55 m · 8 sec · South Monroe Street
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Turn right onto East Pensacola Street
1428 ft · 47 sec · East Pensacola Street
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Turn left onto South Franklin Boulevard
2557 ft · 1 min · South Franklin Boulevard
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Turn right onto East Tennessee Street
3230 ft · 1 min · East Tennessee Street
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Continue on Mahan Drive
6.5 mi · 12 min · Mahan Drive
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 East: Lake City
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
86.9 mi · 1 hr 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I-75 South: Tampa
1959 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
160.5 mi · 2 hr 52 min
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Keep slight left to continue on South I 75: Naples
45.3 mi · 49 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 275 North: Saint Petersburg
1.6 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
1.1 km · 45 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward US 41: Palmetto, Bradenton
1678 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Palmetto, Bradenton
109 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto Tamiami Trail
6.2 mi · 9 min · Tamiami Trail
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Continue on Hernando DeSoto Bridge
2226 ft · 38 sec · Hernando DeSoto Bridge
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Continue on 1st Street West
1.5 km · 2 min · 1st Street West
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Keep slight right to continue on 1st Street West
1.5 mi · 3 min · 1st Street West
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Continue on Cortez Road
7.7 mi · 15 min · Cortez Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cortez Road West
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tallahassee and Cortez.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I-75 South
Merge slight left
161 mi · 02h 52m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Tallahassee and Mostly Sunny near Cortez.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tallahassee to Cortez?
The road trip is about 320.6 miles (515.9 km) and usually takes 06h 03m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
McIntosh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 160.4 miles from Tallahassee and 160.1 miles from Cortez.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 226.7 miles (364.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 93.9 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 7:30 AM EST. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.15 one way or $86.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tallahassee and Mostly Sunny near Cortez.
Stop Ideas Near McIntosh
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 McIntosh.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tallahassee and Cortez. Straight-line distance: 226.65 mi (364.76 km).
#1 Tallahassee
The capital of Florida.
| Population | 196,326 |
| Coordinates | 30.4382600, -84.2807300 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cortez
Cortez is a place in Florida, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 27.4692100, -82.6862100 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cortez (-82.68621, 27.46921)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 516 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 59m |
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 | $3.82 | $43.15 | $86.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.30 | $48.64 | $97.29 |
| Premium | $4.64 | $52.52 | $105.05 |
| Diesel | $5.91 | $66.85 | $133.71 |
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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