How far is Tallahassee, FL from Fanning Springs, FL?

The driving distance from Tallahassee, FL to Fanning Springs, FL is about 110 miles (177.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 99.9 miles (160.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
110.06 mi
02h 21m
Flight
99.83 mi
160.66 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
99.83 mi
Kilometers
160.66 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
110.06 mi
Kilometers
177.13 km
Drive Time
02h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fanning Springs
Sun, Apr 19, 12:27 AM EDT
Return by in Tallahassee
Sun, Apr 19, 2:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tallahassee
2026-04-18T22:05
Arrive Fanning Springs
Sun, Apr 19, 12:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tallahassee
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Perry
FL

City in Taylor County, Florida, United States

From Tallahassee
55.1 mi
01h 10m
To Fanning Springs
55.1 mi
01h 10m

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
90°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tallahassee and Fanning Springs.

  1. 1

    Start on South Monroe Street

    9 m · 3 sec · South Monroe Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Apalachee Parkway

    16.1 mi · 24 min · Apalachee Parkway

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    93.9 mi · 1 hr 58 min

  4. 4

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
4 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Apalachee Parkway
110 mi · 100%
South Monroe Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Apalachee Parkway

Continue straight

93.9 mi · 01h 58m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.1 mi
99.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Perry
01h 10m from Tallahassee
Leave By
1:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Tallahassee and Sunny near Fanning Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tallahassee to Fanning Springs?

The road trip is about 110 miles (177.1 km) and usually takes 02h 21m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Perry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.1 miles from Tallahassee and 55.1 miles from Fanning Springs.

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

The direct path is about 99.9 miles (160.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.09 one way or $32.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Tallahassee and Sunny near Fanning Springs.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tallahassee and Fanning Springs. Straight-line distance: 99.83 mi (160.66 km).

Tallahassee

#1 Tallahassee

The capital of Florida.

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

City in Gilchrist and Levy counties in Florida, United States

Population1,056
Coordinates29.5907900, -82.9292900
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Tallahassee (-84.28073, 30.43826)
End: Fanning Springs (-82.92929, 29.59079)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 177 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.88 gal
14.7 L · about $16.09
Round trip
$32.19
7.76 gal · 29.4 L
Estimated CO2
34.5 kg one way
Round trip: 69 kg / 152 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $16.09 $32.19
Mid-grade $4.60 $17.83 $35.66
Premium $4.90 $19.00 $37.99
Diesel $4.35 $16.88 $33.76

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 Fanning Springs. The current time is 22:05:48.

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.