How far is Tallahassee, FL from Dunnellon, FL?
The driving distance from Tallahassee, FL to Dunnellon, FL is about 159.7 miles (257 km), with a travel time of about 03h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 145.3 miles (233.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 04m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 32m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tallahassee and Dunnellon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tallahassee and Dunnellon.
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Start on South Monroe Street
9 m · 3 sec · South Monroe Street
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Turn left onto Apalachee Parkway
16.1 mi · 24 min · Apalachee Parkway
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Continue straight
94.1 mi · 1 hr 58 min
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Keep slight right
34.5 mi · 43 min
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Turn slight left
10.6 mi · 19 min
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Keep slight left
75 m · 11 sec
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Turn straight onto County Road 40
3.5 mi · 6 min · County Road 40
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Continue on Cedar Street
2166 ft · 49 sec · Cedar Street
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Turn left onto West Pennsylvania Avenue
1549 ft · 37 sec · West Pennsylvania Avenue
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Turn right
62 m · 15 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tallahassee and Dunnellon.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Tallahassee and Partly Cloudy near Dunnellon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tallahassee to Dunnellon?
The road trip is about 159.7 miles (257 km) and usually takes 03h 32m 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 79.8 miles from Tallahassee and 79.8 miles from Dunnellon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 145.3 miles (233.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.4 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 9:56 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.35 one way or $46.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Tallahassee and Partly Cloudy near Dunnellon.
Stop Ideas Near Cross City
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 Cross City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tallahassee and Dunnellon. Straight-line distance: 145.36 mi (233.93 km).
#1 Tallahassee
The capital of Florida.
| Population | 196,326 |
| Coordinates | 30.4382600, -84.2807300 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dunnellon
City in Marion County, Florida, United States of America
| Population | 1,867 |
| Coordinates | 29.0491400, -82.4609300 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dunnellon (-82.46093, 29.04914)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 257 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 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 | $4.15 | $23.35 | $46.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $25.88 | $51.75 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $27.56 | $55.13 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $24.49 | $48.98 |
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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