How far is Tallahassee, FL from Fruitville, FL?

The driving distance from Tallahassee, FL to Fruitville, FL is about 322.4 miles (518.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 241.4 miles (388.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 51m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
322.4 mi
05h 55m
Flight
241.43 mi
388.54 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
241.43 mi
Kilometers
388.54 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
322.4 mi
Kilometers
518.85 km
Drive Time
05h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fruitville
Sat, Apr 18, 8:33 PM EDT
Return by in Tallahassee
Sun, Apr 19, 2:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tallahassee
2026-04-18T14:38
Arrive Fruitville
Sat, Apr 18, 8:33 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:56 AM to 1:56 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:08 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tallahassee
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
McIntosh
FL

City in Marion County, Florida, United States of America

From Tallahassee
161.4 mi
02h 57m
To Fruitville
161 mi
02h 57m

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
88°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tallahassee and Fruitville.

  1. 1

    Start on South Monroe Street

    55 m · 8 sec · South Monroe Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Pensacola Street

    1428 ft · 47 sec · East Pensacola Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Franklin Boulevard

    2557 ft · 1 min · South Franklin Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Tennessee Street

    3230 ft · 1 min · East Tennessee Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Mahan Drive

    6.5 mi · 12 min · Mahan Drive

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 East: Lake City

    1.1 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    86.9 mi · 1 hr 33 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I-75 South: Tampa

    1959 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    160.5 mi · 2 hr 52 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on South I 75: Naples

    64 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 780: Sarasota, St Armads

    160 m · 13 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on FL 780: Sarasota, St Armads

    768 ft · 19 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on FL 780 West

    99 m · 10 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Fruitville Road

    1030 ft · 22 sec · Fruitville Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Cattlemen Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Cattlemen Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Palmer Boulevard

    1960 ft · 56 sec · Palmer Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Albritton Avenue

    1069 ft · 47 sec · Albritton Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Albritton Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-75 South
161 mi · 50%
I 10 East
87.6 mi · 27%
South I 75
64 mi · 20%
Mahan Drive
6.53 mi · 2%
Cattlemen Road
0.97 mi
East Tennessee Street
0.61 mi
Longest Stretch

I-75 South

Merge slight left

161 mi · 02h 52m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+81 mi
241.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McIntosh
02h 57m from Tallahassee
Leave By
5:08 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Tallahassee and Sunny near Fruitville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tallahassee to Fruitville?

The road trip is about 322.4 miles (518.8 km) and usually takes 05h 55m 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?

McIntosh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 161.4 miles from Tallahassee and 161 miles from Fruitville.

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

The direct path is about 241.4 miles (388.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 81 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 5:08 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.20 one way or $94.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near McIntosh

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around McIntosh, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to McIntosh.

BUS

Gainesville, Florida

25 mi away
201 East University Ave.
BUS

Ocala, Florida

30 mi away
531 Northeast First Ave
BUS

Waldo, Florida

38 mi away
14648 NE 147th Avenue
RAIL

Palatka

61 mi away
220 North 11th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tallahassee and Fruitville. Straight-line distance: 241.43 mi (388.54 km).

Tallahassee

#1 Tallahassee

The capital of Florida.

Population196,326
Coordinates30.4382600, -84.2807300
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Fruitville

#2 Fruitville

Census-designated place in Sarasota County, Florida

Population13,224
Coordinates27.3297700, -82.4576000
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Tallahassee (-84.28073, 30.43826)
End: Fruitville (-82.4576, 27.32977)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 519 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.38 gal
43.06 L · about $47.20
Round trip
$94.41
22.76 gal · 86.12 L
Estimated CO2
101.1 kg one way
Round trip: 202.3 kg / 446 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $47.20 $94.41
Mid-grade $4.60 $52.30 $104.60
Premium $4.90 $55.72 $111.43
Diesel $4.35 $49.50 $99.01

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Tallahassee and Fruitville. The current time is 14:38:03.

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.