How far is Tallahassee, FL from Fuller Heights, FL?

The driving distance from Tallahassee, FL to Fuller Heights, FL is about 279.4 miles (449.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 222.5 miles (358 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
279.45 mi
05h 31m
Flight
222.46 mi
358.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
222.46 mi
Kilometers
358.02 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
279.45 mi
Kilometers
449.73 km
Drive Time
05h 31m

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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 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fuller Heights
Sun, Nov 8, 2:03 AM EST
Return by in Tallahassee
Sun, Nov 8, 7:35 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tallahassee
2026-11-07T20:32
Arrive Fuller Heights
Sun, Nov 8, 2:03 AM EST
Route Timing
05h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:32 AM to 1:32 PM EST

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

Leave by
5:56 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tallahassee
9:00 PM EST
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
West Park
FL

City in Florida, United States of America

From Tallahassee
139.8 mi
02h 45m
To Fuller Heights
139.6 mi
02h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Tonight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 7:00 PM EST
Wind
5 mph NNW
Destination
82°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
3 to 7 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tallahassee and Fuller Heights.

  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

    114.5 mi · 2 hr 3 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 470: Sumterville, Lake Panasoffkee

    2015 ft · 51 sec

  11. 11

    Turn sharp left

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1598 ft · 27 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right

    34.9 mi · 47 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto US Highway 98 North

    13.1 mi · 18 min · US Highway 98 North

  15. 15

    Take the ramp slight right

    1.1 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    5.7 mi · 6 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward County Line Road

    1697 ft · 43 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto County Line Road

    6.2 mi · 11 min · County Line Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Heritage Trail

    109 m · 16 sec · Heritage Trail

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Coronet Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Coronet Road

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West State Road 60

    1.9 mi · 3 min · West State Road 60

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight left

    531 ft · 16 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Bailey Road

    20 m · 2 sec · Bailey Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Old Highway 60

    1.5 km · 2 min · Old Highway 60

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto Old Hwy 60

    48 m · 7 sec · Old Hwy 60

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old Hwy 60

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-75 South
115 mi · 41%
I 10 East
87.6 mi · 31%
US Highway 98 North
19.5 mi · 7%
Mahan Drive
6.53 mi · 2%
County Line Road
6.52 mi · 2%
West State Road 60
2.03 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I-75 South

Merge slight left

115 mi · 02h 03m

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 31m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56.9 mi
222.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Park
02h 45m from Tallahassee
Leave By
5:56 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Tallahassee and Sunny near Fuller Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tallahassee to Fuller Heights?

The road trip is about 279.4 miles (449.7 km) and usually takes 05h 31m 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?

West Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 139.8 miles from Tallahassee and 139.6 miles from Fuller Heights.

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

The direct path is about 222.5 miles (358 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.9 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:56 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.81 one way or $75.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Tallahassee and Sunny near Fuller Heights.

Stop Ideas Near West Park

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around West Park, 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 West Park.

BUS

Gainesville, Florida

8 mi away
201 East University Ave.
BUS

Waldo, Florida

26 mi away
14648 NE 147th Avenue
BUS

Ocala, Florida

59 mi away
531 Northeast First Ave
RAIL

Palatka

74 mi away
220 North 11th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tallahassee and Fuller Heights. Straight-line distance: 222.46 mi (358.02 km).

Tallahassee

#1 Tallahassee

The capital of Florida.

Population196,326
Coordinates30.4382600, -84.2807300
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
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#2 Fuller Heights

Fuller Heights is a place in Florida, United States.

Population0
Coordinates27.9091900, -81.9981400
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: Tallahassee (-84.28073, 30.43826)
End: Fuller Heights (-81.99814, 27.90919)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 450 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.86 gal
37.33 L · about $37.81
Round trip
$75.63
19.72 gal · 74.66 L
Estimated CO2
87.6 kg one way
Round trip: 175.3 kg / 386 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.84 $37.81 $75.63
Mid-grade $4.32 $42.62 $85.25
Premium $4.66 $45.97 $91.93
Diesel $5.92 $58.40 $116.80

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Tallahassee and Fuller Heights. The current time is 20:32:04.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.