How far is Tallahassee, FL from Lake Clarke Shores, FL?
The driving distance from Tallahassee, FL to Lake Clarke Shores, FL is about 417.5 miles (671.9 km), with a travel time of about 07h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 365.7 miles (588.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 23m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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City in Florida, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tallahassee and Lake Clarke Shores.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tallahassee and Lake Clarke Shores.
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Start on South Monroe Street
55 m · 8 sec · South Monroe Street
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Turn right onto East Pensacola Street
1428 ft · 47 sec · East Pensacola Street
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Turn left onto South Franklin Boulevard
2557 ft · 1 min · South Franklin Boulevard
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Turn right onto East Tennessee Street
3230 ft · 1 min · East Tennessee Street
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Continue on Mahan Drive
6.5 mi · 12 min · Mahan Drive
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 East: Lake City
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
86.9 mi · 1 hr 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I-75 South: Tampa
1959 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
107.2 mi · 1 hr 55 min
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Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
192 mi · 3 hr 26 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 706: Jupiter
2715 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Indiantown Road
152 m · 19 sec · Indiantown Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: West Palm Beach
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
19.7 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 882: Forest Hill Boulevard
1447 ft · 2 min
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Turn right onto Forest Hill Boulevard
1614 ft · 54 sec · Forest Hill Boulevard
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Turn slight left
60 m · 9 sec
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Continue on West Lake Drive
3160 ft · 2 min · West Lake Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Lake Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tallahassee and Lake Clarke Shores.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Florida's Turnpike
Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
192 mi · 03h 26m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Tallahassee and Sunny near Lake Clarke Shores.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tallahassee to Lake Clarke Shores?
The road trip is about 417.5 miles (671.9 km) and usually takes 07h 41m 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?
Coleman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 208.9 miles from Tallahassee and 208.6 miles from Lake Clarke Shores.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 365.7 miles (588.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.8 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 $61.10 one way or $122.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 130.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Tallahassee and Sunny near Lake Clarke Shores.
Stop Ideas Near Coleman
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tallahassee and Lake Clarke Shores. Straight-line distance: 365.74 mi (588.6 km).
#1 Tallahassee
The capital of Florida.
| Population | 196,326 |
| Coordinates | 30.4382600, -84.2807300 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lake Clarke Shores
City in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States of America
| Population | 3,619 |
| Coordinates | 26.6453400, -80.0758800 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Clarke Shores (-80.07588, 26.64534)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 672 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 12m |
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 | $61.10 | $122.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $67.70 | $135.40 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $72.12 | $144.24 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $64.08 | $128.15 |
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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