How far is Tallahassee, FL from Ives Estates, FL?

The driving distance from Tallahassee, FL to Ives Estates, FL is about 466.7 miles (751.1 km), with a travel time of about 08h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 397.6 miles (639.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 13m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
466.73 mi
08h 36m
Flight
397.53 mi
639.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
397.53 mi
Kilometers
639.76 km
Flight Time
00h 47m

Driving Distance

Road route
466.73 mi
Kilometers
751.13 km
Drive Time
08h 36m

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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ives Estates
Sun, Apr 19, 3:28 PM EDT
Return by in Tallahassee
Mon, Apr 20, 12:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tallahassee
2026-04-19T06:51
Arrive Ives Estates
Sun, Apr 19, 3:28 PM EDT
Route Timing
08h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:37 PM to 4:07 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
6:46 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Montverde
FL

City in Lake County, Florida, United States of America

From Tallahassee
233.6 mi
04h 18m
To Ives Estates
233.1 mi
04h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph WNW
Destination
87°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tallahassee and Ives Estates.

  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

    107.2 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando

    240.6 mi · 4 hr 20 min · Florida's Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Coconut Creek Parkway, Martin Luther King Boulevard

    1 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on East Martin Luther King Boulevard, Atlantic Boulevard

    77 m · 15 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Northwest 16th Avenue

    696 ft · 25 sec · Northwest 16th Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Andrews Avenue

    3159 ft · 1 min · North Andrews Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Atlantic Boulevard

    151 m · 17 sec · West Atlantic Boulevard

  17. 17

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: Miami

    2315 ft · 58 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    18.3 mi · 21 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Northeast 203rd Street, Ives Dairy Road

    2163 ft · 53 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Hard Rock Stadium, Calder Casino

    57 m · 5 sec

  21. 21

    Continue on Ives Dairy Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Ives Dairy Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Northeast 12th Avenue

    1002 ft · 35 sec · Northeast 12th Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Northeast 202nd Terrace

    81 m · 17 sec · Northeast 202nd Terrace

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Northeast 12th Court

    43 m · 8 sec · Northeast 12th Court

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Northeast 203rd Street

    70 m · 10 sec · Northeast 203rd Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Northeast 203rd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
120 mi · 26%
Florida's Turnpike South
120 mi · 26%
I-75 South
108 mi · 23%
I 10 East
87.6 mi · 19%
I 95 South
18.7 mi · 4%
Mahan Drive
6.53 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando

241 mi · 04h 20m

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
08h 36m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
17h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+69.1 mi
397.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Montverde
04h 18m from Tallahassee
Leave By
6:46 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Tallahassee and Partly Sunny near Ives Estates.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tallahassee to Ives Estates?

The road trip is about 466.7 miles (751.1 km) and usually takes 08h 36m 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?

Montverde is a useful midpoint, sitting about 233.6 miles from Tallahassee and 233.1 miles from Ives Estates.

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

The direct path is about 397.6 miles (639.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 69.1 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 $68.32 one way or $136.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 146.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Tallahassee and Partly Sunny near Ives Estates.

Stop Ideas Near Montverde

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Montverde and the surrounding midpoint area.
Windermere Town Hall
Scenic stop 12.3 mi away

Windermere Town Hall

Windermere , FL
520 Main St, Windermere, FL 34786
Rating 4.5/5 17 reviews Historical place
Minneola City Hall
Meeting point 2.7 mi away

Minneola City Hall

Minneola , FL
800 US-27, Minneola, FL 34715
Rating 4.4/5 28 reviews City Hall
City Hall
Nearby stop 7.4 mi away

City Hall

Winter Garden , FL
W Plant St, Winter Garden, FL 34787
Rating 4.0/5 6 reviews Corporate office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

30 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

Winter Park

31 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Kissimmee

43 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Sanford

44 mi away
600 South Persimmon Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tallahassee and Ives Estates. Straight-line distance: 397.53 mi (639.76 km).

Tallahassee

#1 Tallahassee

The capital of Florida.

Population196,326
Coordinates30.4382600, -84.2807300
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Ives Estates

#2 Ives Estates

Census-designated place in Miami-Dade County, Florida

Population19,525
Coordinates25.9623100, -80.1767100
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Tallahassee (-84.28073, 30.43826)
End: Ives Estates (-80.17671, 25.96231)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 751 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)15h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
16.47 gal
62.34 L · about $68.32
Round trip
$136.64
32.94 gal · 124.68 L
Estimated CO2
146.4 kg one way
Round trip: 292.7 kg / 645 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $68.32 $136.64
Mid-grade $4.60 $75.70 $151.39
Premium $4.90 $80.64 $161.27
Diesel $4.35 $71.64 $143.29

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Tallahassee and Ives Estates. The current time is 06:51:57.

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.