How far is Tallahassee, FL from DeLand, FL?
The driving distance from Tallahassee, FL to DeLand, FL is about 238.8 miles (384.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 203.5 miles (327.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 35m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 47m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tallahassee and DeLand.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tallahassee and DeLand.
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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
77.4 mi · 1 hr 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 326
2293 ft · 56 sec
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Keep slight left
54 m · 12 sec
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Turn left
1204 ft · 25 sec
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Continue straight
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Northwest 70th Street
2.4 mi · 3 min · Northwest 70th Street
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Continue on Northeast 70th Street
7.6 mi · 11 min · Northeast 70th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Fort Brooks Road
39.2 mi · 55 min · Fort Brooks Road
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Turn right onto South US Highway 1
5.5 mi · 7 min · South US Highway 1
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North US Highway 17
36 m · 2 sec · North US Highway 17
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Exit the roundabout onto North US Highway 17
6.7 mi · 10 min · North US Highway 17
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Turn left onto International Speedway Boulevard
1396 ft · 39 sec · International Speedway Boulevard
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Turn right onto North Amelia Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · North Amelia Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Amelia Avenue
25 m · 2 sec · North Amelia Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto North Amelia Avenue
1616 ft · 38 sec · North Amelia Avenue
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Turn right onto East New York Avenue
1227 ft · 44 sec · East New York Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East New York Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tallahassee and DeLand.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 10 East
Merge slight left
86.9 mi · 01h 33m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Tallahassee and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near DeLand.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tallahassee to DeLand?
The road trip is about 238.8 miles (384.3 km) and usually takes 04h 47m 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?
Fort White is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119.4 miles from Tallahassee and 119.4 miles from DeLand.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 203.5 miles (327.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.93 one way or $69.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Tallahassee and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near DeLand.
Stop Ideas Near Fort White
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 Fort White.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tallahassee and DeLand. Straight-line distance: 203.47 mi (327.45 km).
#1 Tallahassee
The capital of Florida.
| Population | 196,326 |
| Coordinates | 30.4382600, -84.2807300 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
#2 DeLand
Village in Piatt County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 36,019 |
| Coordinates | 29.0283200, -81.3031200 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: DeLand (-81.30312, 29.02832)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 384 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 58m |
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 | $4.15 | $34.93 | $69.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $38.70 | $77.40 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $41.22 | $82.45 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $36.63 | $73.25 |
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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