How far is Tallahassee, FL from Forest City, FL?
The driving distance from Tallahassee, FL to Forest City, FL is about 260.2 miles (418.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 209.9 miles (337.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 43m 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 04h 51m.
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.
City in Alachua County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tallahassee and Forest City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tallahassee and Forest City.
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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
40 mi · 43 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 429: Apopka, Tampa
1447 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on FL 429 Toll North: Apopka
1.3 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto Western Beltway
6.7 mi · 7 min · Western Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 414 Toll East: Maitland
3147 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on FL 414 Toll: Maitland
1855 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto John Land Apopka Expressway
1.9 mi · 2 min · John Land Apopka Expressway
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Continue on Apopka Expressway
3.6 mi · 4 min · Apopka Expressway
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Continue on Maitland Boulevard
2141 ft · 38 sec · Maitland Boulevard
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Turn left onto Rose Avenue
66 m · 6 sec · Rose Avenue
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Continue on Bear Lake Road
1.9 mi · 5 min · Bear Lake Road
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Turn right onto Leota Drive
50 m · 7 sec · Leota Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Leota Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tallahassee and Forest City.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Tallahassee and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Forest City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tallahassee to Forest City?
The road trip is about 260.2 miles (418.8 km) and usually takes 04h 51m 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 130.2 miles from Tallahassee and 130.1 miles from Forest City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 209.9 miles (337.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.3 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 7:16 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.08 one way or $76.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Tallahassee and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Forest City.
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 Forest City. Straight-line distance: 209.91 mi (337.81 km).
#1 Tallahassee
The capital of Florida.
| Population | 196,326 |
| Coordinates | 30.4382600, -84.2807300 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Forest City
City in Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 13,854 |
| Coordinates | 28.6667800, -81.4433400 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| Country | United States |
End: Forest City (-81.44334, 28.66678)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 419 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 14m |
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 | $38.08 | $76.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $42.19 | $84.38 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $44.95 | $89.89 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $39.93 | $79.87 |
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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