How far is Tallahassee, FL from Cutler, FL?

The driving distance from Tallahassee, FL to Cutler, FL is about 495.4 miles (797.2 km), with a travel time of about 09h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 411.8 miles (662.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
495.36 mi
09h 14m
Flight
411.84 mi
662.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
411.84 mi
Kilometers
662.8 km
Flight Time
00h 49m

Driving Distance

Road route
495.36 mi
Kilometers
797.2 km
Drive Time
09h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cutler
Thu, Apr 23, 11:29 AM EDT
Return by in Tallahassee
Thu, Apr 23, 8:43 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tallahassee
2026-04-23T02:15
Arrive Cutler
Thu, Apr 23, 11:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
09h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:14 PM to 4:44 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
5:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tallahassee
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Windermere
FL

In the US state of Florida, Windermere is a town located in Orange County.

From Tallahassee
248 mi
04h 37m
To Cutler
247.4 mi
04h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    86.9 mi · 1 hr 33 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I-75 South: Tampa

    1959 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    107.2 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando

    261 mi · 4 hr 43 min · Florida's Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Homestead

    1197 ft · 20 sec · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 823: Red Road, Northwest 57th Avenue

    1839 ft · 40 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 823 South: Hialeah

    62 m · 7 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Red Road

    979 ft · 23 sec · Red Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Northwest 57th Avenue

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Northwest 57th Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Northwest 167th Street

    90 m · 8 sec · Northwest 167th Street

  18. 18

    Take the ramp slight left toward SR 826 West: Miami International Airport

    1716 ft · 42 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Palmetto Expressway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Palmetto Expressway

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Express Lanes

    9.1 mi · 10 min · Express Lanes

  21. 21

    Merge slight right onto Palmetto Expressway

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Palmetto Expressway

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on Palmetto Expressway

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Palmetto Expressway

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto South Dixie Highway

    1034 ft · 22 sec · South Dixie Highway

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Southwest 104th Street

    526 ft · 25 sec · Southwest 104th Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Southwest 77th Avenue

    3.1 mi · 7 min · Southwest 77th Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Southwest 152nd Street

    1978 ft · 48 sec · Southwest 152nd Street

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Old Cutler Road

    7 m · 1 sec · Old Cutler Road

  28. 28

    Exit the roundabout onto Old Cutler Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Old Cutler Road

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Southwest 168th Street

    20 m · 2 sec · Southwest 168th Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 168th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
30 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
5 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
130 mi · 26%
Florida's Turnpike South
130 mi · 26%
I-75 South
108 mi · 22%
I 10 East
87.6 mi · 18%
Palmetto Expressway
9.49 mi · 2%
Express Lanes
9.1 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando

261 mi · 04h 43m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
09h 14m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
18h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+83.6 mi
411.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Windermere
04h 37m from Tallahassee
Leave By
5:32 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Tallahassee and Mostly Cloudy near Cutler.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 495.4 miles (797.2 km) and usually takes 09h 14m 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?

Windermere is a useful midpoint, sitting about 248 miles from Tallahassee and 247.4 miles from Cutler.

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

The direct path is about 411.8 miles (662.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 83.6 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 7:30 AM EDT. 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 $72.51 one way or $145.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 155.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tallahassee and Mostly Cloudy near Cutler.

Stop Ideas Near Windermere

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Windermere and the surrounding midpoint area.
Windermere Town Hall
Scenic stop 2.5 mi away

Windermere Town Hall

Windermere , FL
520 Main St, Windermere, FL 34786
Rating 4.5/5 17 reviews Historical place
City of Orlando
Meeting point 7.6 mi away

City of Orlando

Orlando , FL
400 S Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32801
Rating 4.1/5 163 reviews City Hall
Celebration Town Hall
Nearby stop 14 mi away

Celebration Town Hall

Celebration , FL
851 Celebration Ave, Celebration, FL 34747
Rating 4.4/5 91 reviews Homeowners' association,Community center
City Hall
Scenic stop 8.4 mi away

City Hall

Orlando , FL
4740 Caribbean Way, Orlando, FL 32836
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews Tourist information center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Windermere.

RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

15 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

Winter Park

21 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Kissimmee

26 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Sanford

42 mi away
600 South Persimmon Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tallahassee and Cutler. Straight-line distance: 411.84 mi (662.8 km).

Tallahassee

#1 Tallahassee

The capital of Florida.

Population196,326
Coordinates30.4382600, -84.2807300
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
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#2 Cutler

Census designated place in Florida

Population18,117
Coordinates25.6151000, -80.3106100
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Tallahassee (-84.28073, 30.43826)
End: Cutler (-80.31061, 25.6151)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 797 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)16h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)12h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
17.48 gal
66.17 L · about $72.51
Round trip
$145.01
34.96 gal · 132.34 L
Estimated CO2
155.3 kg one way
Round trip: 310.7 kg / 685 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $72.51 $145.01
Mid-grade $4.60 $80.34 $160.68
Premium $4.90 $85.58 $171.16
Diesel $4.35 $76.04 $152.08

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Tallahassee and Cutler. The current time is 02:15:24.

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.