How far is Tallahassee, FL from Indian Shores, FL?
The driving distance from Tallahassee, FL to Indian Shores, FL is about 262 miles (421.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 197.8 miles (318.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 12m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 36m.
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.
Town in Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tallahassee and Indian Shores.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tallahassee and Indian Shores.
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Start on South Monroe Street
9 m · 3 sec · South Monroe Street
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Turn left onto Apalachee Parkway
16.1 mi · 24 min · Apalachee Parkway
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Continue straight
94.1 mi · 1 hr 58 min
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Keep slight right
55.2 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Turn left onto Northeast 5th Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Northeast 5th Street
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Continue on Gulf to Lake Highway
4.7 mi · 7 min · Gulf to Lake Highway
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Take the ramp right toward FL 589 Toll: Suncoast Parkway
2186 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Suncoast Parkway
54.3 mi · 59 min · Suncoast Parkway
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Merge slight right onto Veterans Expressway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Veterans Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Expressway
3.9 mi · 5 min · Veterans Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on FL 589 Toll Express Lane
5.3 mi · 7 min · FL 589 Toll Express Lane
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Merge slight right onto Veterans Expressway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Veterans Expressway
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Continue on Memorial Highway
794 ft · 14 sec · Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Memorial Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 275 South: Saint Petersburg
1.6 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto I 275: Saint Petersburg
6.8 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 688 West: St Pete–Clearwater International Airport, Indian Rocks Beach, Largo
1042 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Ulmerton Road
11.1 mi · 19 min · Ulmerton Road
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Continue on Walsingham Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Walsingham Road
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Continue on Indian Rocks Causeway
146 m · 12 sec · Indian Rocks Causeway
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Continue on 5th Avenue North
1521 ft · 50 sec · 5th Avenue North
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Gulf Boulevard
1.5 mi · 4 min · Gulf Boulevard
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Turn right onto 199th Avenue
29 m · 4 sec · 199th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 199th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tallahassee and Indian Shores.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Apalachee Parkway
Continue straight
94.1 mi · 01h 58m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Tallahassee and Mostly Cloudy near Indian Shores.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tallahassee to Indian Shores?
The road trip is about 262 miles (421.7 km) and usually takes 05h 36m 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?
Otter Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 131.2 miles from Tallahassee and 130.9 miles from Indian Shores.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 197.8 miles (318.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.2 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 5:48 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.37 one way or $76.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Tallahassee and Mostly Cloudy near Indian Shores.
Stop Ideas Near Otter Creek
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 Otter Creek.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tallahassee and Indian Shores. Straight-line distance: 197.82 mi (318.36 km).
#1 Tallahassee
The capital of Florida.
| Population | 196,326 |
| Coordinates | 30.4382600, -84.2807300 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Indian Shores
City in Pinellas County, Florida, United States of America
| Population | 1,468 |
| Coordinates | 27.8628000, -82.8484400 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Indian Shores (-82.84844, 27.8628)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 422 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 43m |
| 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 | $38.37 | $76.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $42.51 | $85.03 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $45.29 | $90.58 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $40.24 | $80.48 |
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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