How far is Tallahassee, FL from Crescent City, FL?

The driving distance from Tallahassee, FL to Crescent City, FL is about 205.9 miles (331.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 179.9 miles (289.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 47m 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
205.84 mi
04h 23m
Flight
179.89 mi
289.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
179.89 mi
Kilometers
289.5 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
205.84 mi
Kilometers
331.26 km
Drive Time
04h 23m

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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 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Crescent City
Sun, Apr 19, 1:03 AM EDT
Return by in Tallahassee
Sun, Apr 19, 5:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tallahassee
2026-04-18T20:39
Arrive Crescent City
Sun, Apr 19, 1:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:24 AM to 12:24 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
8:12 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
Lake City
FL

County seat of Columbia County, Florida, United States

From Tallahassee
102.8 mi
02h 11m
To Crescent City
103 mi
02h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
93°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tallahassee and Crescent City.

  1. 1

    Start on South Monroe Street

    55 m · 8 sec · South Monroe Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Pensacola Street

    1428 ft · 47 sec · East Pensacola Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Franklin Boulevard

    2557 ft · 1 min · South Franklin Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Tennessee Street

    3230 ft · 1 min · East Tennessee Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Mahan Drive

    6.5 mi · 12 min · Mahan Drive

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 East: Lake City

    1.1 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    91.9 mi · 1 hr 39 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41: Lake City, White Springs

    1441 ft · 35 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Northwest US Highway 41

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Northwest US Highway 41

  10. 10

    Continue on Northwest Main Boulevard

    2419 ft · 38 sec · Northwest Main Boulevard

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Northwest Main Boulevard

    37 m · 2 sec · Northwest Main Boulevard

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Northwest Main Boulevard

    1605 ft · 31 sec · Northwest Main Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Northwest Bascom Norris Drive

    1954 ft · 39 sec · Northwest Bascom Norris Drive

  14. 14

    Continue on Northeast Bascom Norris Drive

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Northeast Bascom Norris Drive

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    72.8 mi · 1 hr 38 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Reid Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Reid Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Memorial Bridge

    6.9 mi · 11 min · Memorial Bridge

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    17.1 mi · 25 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Central Avenue

    23 m · 3 sec · Central Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
92.6 mi · 45%
Northeast Bascom Norris Drive
75.4 mi · 37%
Memorial Bridge
24 mi · 12%
Mahan Drive
6.53 mi · 3%
Northwest US Highway 41
2.59 mi · 1%
Reid Street
1.84 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 10 East

Merge slight left

91.9 mi · 01h 39m

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 23m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26 mi
179.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake City
02h 11m from Tallahassee
Leave By
8:12 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Tallahassee and Mostly Sunny near Crescent City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tallahassee to Crescent City?

The road trip is about 205.9 miles (331.3 km) and usually takes 04h 23m 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?

Lake City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.8 miles from Tallahassee and 103 miles from Crescent City.

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

The direct path is about 179.9 miles (289.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 26 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 8:12 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.11 one way or $60.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Tallahassee and Mostly Sunny near Crescent City.

Stop Ideas Near Lake City

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

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

BUS

Waldo, Florida

64 mi away
14648 NE 147th Avenue
BUS

Gainesville, Florida

67 mi away
201 East University Ave.
RAIL

Jacksonville

90 mi away
3570 Clifford Lane
RAIL

Palatka

113 mi away
220 North 11th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tallahassee and Crescent City. Straight-line distance: 179.89 mi (289.5 km).

Tallahassee

#1 Tallahassee

The capital of Florida.

Population196,326
Coordinates30.4382600, -84.2807300
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Crescent City

#2 Crescent City

City in Florida, United States

Population1,535
Coordinates29.4302500, -81.5106300
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Start: Tallahassee (-84.28073, 30.43826)
End: Crescent City (-81.51063, 29.43025)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 331 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.26 gal
27.49 L · about $30.11
Round trip
$60.23
14.52 gal · 54.98 L
Estimated CO2
64.5 kg one way
Round trip: 129 kg / 284 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $30.11 $60.23
Mid-grade $4.60 $33.37 $66.73
Premium $4.90 $35.54 $71.09
Diesel $4.35 $31.58 $63.16

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Tallahassee and Crescent City. The current time is 20:39:37.

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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.