How far is Tallahassee, FL from Kissimmee, FL?

The driving distance from Tallahassee, FL to Kissimmee, FL is about 267.5 miles (430.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 226.9 miles (365.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 54m 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
267.49 mi
04h 57m
Flight
226.86 mi
365.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
226.86 mi
Kilometers
365.09 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
267.49 mi
Kilometers
430.49 km
Drive Time
04h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kissimmee
Sun, May 31, 12:43 PM EDT
Return by in Tallahassee
Sun, May 31, 5:40 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tallahassee
2026-05-31T07:46
Arrive Kissimmee
Sun, May 31, 12:43 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:57 AM to 12:57 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
7:06 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
Alachua
FL

City in Alachua County, Florida, United States

From Tallahassee
133.8 mi
02h 28m
To Kissimmee
133.7 mi
02h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph WSW
Destination
88°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tallahassee and Kissimmee.

  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

    59.5 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Florida's Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Osceola Parkway

    1437 ft · 35 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Osceola Parkway

    110 m · 9 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Kissimmee, Disney World

    76 m · 6 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto East Osceola Parkway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · East Osceola Parkway

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Orange Blossom Trail

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Orange Blossom Trail

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Carroll Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Carroll Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto John Young Parkway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · John Young Parkway

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Vine Street

    73 m · 7 sec · West Vine Street

  19. 19

    Turn right

    21 m · 7 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right

    18 m · 4 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-75 South
108 mi · 40%
I 10 East
87.6 mi · 33%
Florida's Turnpike
29.8 mi · 11%
Florida's Turnpike South
29.8 mi · 11%
Mahan Drive
6.53 mi · 2%
John Young Parkway
1.5 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I-75 South

Merge slight left

107 mi · 01h 55m

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 57m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.6 mi
226.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alachua
02h 28m from Tallahassee
Leave By
7:06 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Tallahassee and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Kissimmee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tallahassee to Kissimmee?

The road trip is about 267.5 miles (430.5 km) and usually takes 04h 57m 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?

Alachua is a useful midpoint, sitting about 133.8 miles from Tallahassee and 133.7 miles from Kissimmee.

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

The direct path is about 226.9 miles (365.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.6 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.16 one way or $78.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Tallahassee and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Kissimmee.

Stop Ideas Near Alachua

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

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

BUS

Gainesville, Florida

15 mi away
201 East University Ave.
BUS

Waldo, Florida

25 mi away
14648 NE 147th Avenue
BUS

Ocala, Florida

68 mi away
531 Northeast First Ave
RAIL

Palatka

77 mi away
220 North 11th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tallahassee and Kissimmee. Straight-line distance: 226.86 mi (365.09 km).

Tallahassee

#1 Tallahassee

The capital of Florida.

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

#2 Kissimmee

A city in Osceola County, Florida.

Population72,858
Coordinates28.3046800, -81.4166700
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: Tallahassee (-84.28073, 30.43826)
End: Kissimmee (-81.41667, 28.30468)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 430 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.44 gal
35.73 L · about $39.16
Round trip
$78.31
18.88 gal · 71.46 L
Estimated CO2
83.9 kg one way
Round trip: 167.8 kg / 370 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $39.16 $78.31
Mid-grade $4.60 $43.39 $86.77
Premium $4.90 $46.22 $92.44
Diesel $4.35 $41.06 $82.13

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Tallahassee and Kissimmee. The current time is 07:46:31.

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.