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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
231.82 mi
04h 55m
Flight
186.72 mi
300.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
186.72 mi
Kilometers
300.5 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
231.82 mi
Kilometers
373.08 km
Drive Time
04h 55m

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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 04h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Keystone
Thu, Apr 23, 12:39 PM EDT
Return by in Tallahassee
Thu, Apr 23, 5:35 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tallahassee
2026-04-23T07:44
Arrive Keystone
Thu, Apr 23, 12:39 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:56 AM to 12:56 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:08 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tallahassee
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Manatee Road
FL

Census-designated place in Levy County, Florida

From Tallahassee
116 mi
02h 27m
To Keystone
115.8 mi
02h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph E

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.

  1. 1

    Start on South Monroe Street

    9 m · 3 sec · South Monroe Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Apalachee Parkway

    16.1 mi · 24 min · Apalachee Parkway

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    94.1 mi · 1 hr 58 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight right

    55.2 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Northeast 5th Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Northeast 5th Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Gulf to Lake Highway

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Gulf to Lake Highway

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward FL 589 Toll: Suncoast Parkway

    2186 ft · 50 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Suncoast Parkway

    50.9 mi · 55 min · Suncoast Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 582: Lutz Lake Fern Road

    2475 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West Lutz Lake Fern Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · West Lutz Lake Fern Road

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Gunn Highway

    3090 ft · 1 min · Gunn Highway

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Tarpon Springs Road

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Tarpon Springs Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Tyler Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Tyler Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Tyler Run Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · Tyler Run Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Brooker Creek Drive

    1302 ft · 59 sec · Brooker Creek Drive

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Blue Tick Road

    1234 ft · 54 sec · Blue Tick Road

  17. 17

    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.

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
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Apalachee Parkway
165 mi · 71%
Suncoast Parkway
50.9 mi · 22%
Gulf to Lake Highway
4.69 mi · 2%
Tarpon Springs Road
3.9 mi · 2%
West Lutz Lake Fern Road
2.63 mi · 1%
Northeast 5th Street
0.88 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
04h 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.1 mi
186.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Manatee Road
02h 27m from Tallahassee
Leave By
7:08 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Manatee Road, 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 Manatee Road.

BUS

Gainesville, Florida

59 mi away
201 East University Ave.
BUS

Waldo, Florida

78 mi away
14648 NE 147th Avenue
BUS

Ocala, Florida

83 mi away
531 Northeast First Ave
OTHER

Wildwood, Florida

111 mi away
601 North Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tallahassee and Keystone. Straight-line distance: 186.72 mi (300.5 km).

Tallahassee

#1 Tallahassee

The capital of Florida.

Population196,326
Coordinates30.4382600, -84.2807300
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Keystone

#2 Keystone

Census-designated place in Hillsborough County, Florida

Population24,039
Coordinates28.1558500, -82.6212100
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Tallahassee (-84.28073, 30.43826)
End: Keystone (-82.62121, 28.15585)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 373 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
8.18 gal
30.97 L · about $33.93
Round trip
$67.86
16.36 gal · 61.94 L
Estimated CO2
72.7 kg one way
Round trip: 145.4 kg / 321 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Florida · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Tallahassee and Keystone. The current time is 07:44:03.

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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.