How far is Tallahassee, FL from Eatonville, FL?
The driving distance from Tallahassee, FL to Eatonville, FL is about 262.4 miles (422.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 215.1 miles (346.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 53m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Alachua County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tallahassee and Eatonville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tallahassee and Eatonville.
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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
107.2 mi · 1 hr 55 min
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Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
42.3 mi · 45 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 408 Toll East: Orlando, Titusville
1.8 mi · 2 min · Spessard L. Holland East-West Expressway
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Continue on East-West Expressway
7.7 mi · 9 min · East-West Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 4: Tampa, Daytona Beach
1375 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 4 East: Daytona Beach
2100 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
5.1 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 423: Lee Road
1312 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on FL 423 West: Lee Road, North Wymore Road
56 m · 5 sec
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Turn slight right
6 m · 1 sec
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Turn right
96 m · 13 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Wymore Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Wymore Road
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Turn right onto East Kennedy Boulevard
1410 ft · 51 sec · East Kennedy Boulevard
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Turn right onto College Avenue
1357 ft · 1 min · College Avenue
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Turn left
43 m · 10 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 Eatonville.
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-75 South
Merge slight left
107 mi · 01h 55m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Tallahassee and Partly Sunny near Eatonville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tallahassee to Eatonville?
The road trip is about 262.4 miles (422.3 km) and usually takes 04h 53m 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?
High Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 131.2 miles from Tallahassee and 131.2 miles from Eatonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 215.1 miles (346.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.3 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 7:12 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.41 one way or $76.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Tallahassee and Partly Sunny near Eatonville.
Stop Ideas Near High Springs
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 High Springs.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tallahassee and Eatonville. Straight-line distance: 215.1 mi (346.17 km).
#1 Tallahassee
The capital of Florida.
| Population | 196,326 |
| Coordinates | 30.4382600, -84.2807300 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Eatonville
Town of the United States
| Population | 2,189 |
| Coordinates | 28.6147200, -81.3806200 |
| Altitude | 29 |
| Country | United States |
End: Eatonville (-81.38062, 28.61472)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 422 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 16m |
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 | $38.41 | $76.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $42.56 | $85.12 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $45.34 | $90.67 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $40.28 | $80.56 |
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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