How far is Tallahassee, FL from Keystone, FL?
The driving distance from Tallahassee, FL to Keystone, FL is about 231.8 miles (373.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 186.7 miles (300.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 55m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Levy County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tallahassee and Keystone.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tallahassee and Keystone.
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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
50.9 mi · 55 min · Suncoast Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 582: Lutz Lake Fern Road
2475 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto West Lutz Lake Fern Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · West Lutz Lake Fern Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Gunn Highway
3090 ft · 1 min · Gunn Highway
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Turn right onto Tarpon Springs Road
3.9 mi · 7 min · Tarpon Springs Road
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Turn right onto Tyler Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Tyler Road
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Turn right onto Tyler Run Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Tyler Run Avenue
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Continue on Brooker Creek Drive
1302 ft · 59 sec · Brooker Creek Drive
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Turn right onto Blue Tick Road
1234 ft · 54 sec · Blue Tick Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Blue Tick Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tallahassee and Keystone.
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.
Sunny leaving Tallahassee and Mostly Sunny near Keystone.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tallahassee to Keystone?
The road trip is about 231.8 miles (373.1 km) and usually takes 04h 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?
Manatee Road is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116 miles from Tallahassee and 115.8 miles from Keystone.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 186.7 miles (300.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.1 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.93 one way or $67.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tallahassee and Mostly Sunny near Keystone.
Stop Ideas Near Manatee Road
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 Manatee Road.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tallahassee and Keystone. Straight-line distance: 186.72 mi (300.5 km).
#1 Tallahassee
The capital of Florida.
| Population | 196,326 |
| Coordinates | 30.4382600, -84.2807300 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Keystone
Census-designated place in Hillsborough County, Florida
| Population | 24,039 |
| Coordinates | 28.1558500, -82.6212100 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: Keystone (-82.62121, 28.15585)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 373 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 53m |
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 | $33.93 | $67.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $37.60 | $75.19 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $40.05 | $80.10 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $35.58 | $71.17 |
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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