How far is Tallahassee, FL from Island Walk, FL?

The driving distance from Tallahassee, FL to Island Walk, FL is about 423.4 miles (681.4 km), with a travel time of about 07h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 328.8 miles (529.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
423.38 mi
07h 46m
Flight
328.79 mi
529.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
328.79 mi
Kilometers
529.13 km
Flight Time
00h 39m

Driving Distance

Road route
423.38 mi
Kilometers
681.37 km
Drive Time
07h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Island Walk
Fri, Oct 16, 4:16 AM EDT
Return by in Tallahassee
Fri, Oct 16, 12:02 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tallahassee
2026-10-15T20:29
Arrive Island Walk
Fri, Oct 16, 4:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
07h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:46 PM to 3:16 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
8:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tallahassee
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Lake Panasoffkee
FL

Census-designated place in Sumter County, Florida

From Tallahassee
211.9 mi
03h 53m
To Island Walk
211.5 mi
03h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
92°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tallahassee and Island Walk.

  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

    74.3 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    88 mi · 1 hr 34 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 846: North Naples, Delnor - Wiggins State Park

    1594 ft · 39 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on CR 846 East

    90 m · 10 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Immokalee Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Immokalee Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Logan Boulevard North

    2 mi · 4 min · Logan Boulevard North

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Vanderbilt Beach Road

    2050 ft · 50 sec · Vanderbilt Beach Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Islandwalk Boulevard

    2610 ft · 2 min · Islandwalk Boulevard

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Towncenter Circle

    102 m · 15 sec · Towncenter Circle

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Towncenter Circle

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South I 75
162 mi · 38%
I-75 South
161 mi · 38%
I 10 East
87.6 mi · 21%
Mahan Drive
6.53 mi · 2%
Logan Boulevard North
2.01 mi
Immokalee Road
1.4 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

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
07h 46m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+94.6 mi
328.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Panasoffkee
03h 53m from Tallahassee
Leave By
8:28 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Tallahassee and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Island Walk.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tallahassee to Island Walk?

The road trip is about 423.4 miles (681.4 km) and usually takes 07h 46m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lake Panasoffkee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 211.9 miles from Tallahassee and 211.5 miles from Island Walk.

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

The direct path is about 328.8 miles (529.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 94.6 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $62.76 one way or $125.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 132.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tallahassee and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Island Walk.

Stop Ideas Near Lake Panasoffkee

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lake Panasoffkee, 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 Lake Panasoffkee.

OTHER

Wildwood, Florida

13 mi away
601 North Main Street
BUS

The Villages-Lady Lake, FL

25 mi away
401 North US Highway 441
OTHER

Dade City, Florida

44 mi away
14218 US Highway 98
BUS

Ocala, Florida

49 mi away
531 Northeast First Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tallahassee and Island Walk. Straight-line distance: 328.79 mi (529.13 km).

Tallahassee

#1 Tallahassee

The capital of Florida.

Population196,326
Coordinates30.4382600, -84.2807300
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
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#2 Island Walk

This census-designated place in Collier County, Florida, is situated on the Gulf Coast.

Population0
Coordinates26.2509900, -81.7110100
Altitude-
CountryUnited States
Start: Tallahassee (-84.28073, 30.43826)
End: Island Walk (-81.71101, 26.25099)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 681 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.94 gal
56.55 L · about $62.76
Round trip
$125.53
29.88 gal · 113.1 L
Estimated CO2
132.8 kg one way
Round trip: 265.5 kg / 585 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.20 $62.76 $125.53
Mid-grade $4.68 $69.93 $139.87
Premium $5.01 $74.85 $149.70
Diesel $6.07 $90.69 $181.37

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Tallahassee and Island Walk. The current time is 20:29:58.

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.