How far is Tallahassee, FL from Land O' Lakes, FL?
The driving distance from Tallahassee, FL to Land O' Lakes, FL is about 221.8 miles (356.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 188.6 miles (303.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 22m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 41m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Gilchrist and Levy counties in Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tallahassee and Land O' Lakes.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tallahassee and Land O' Lakes.
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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
38.8 mi · 42 min · Suncoast Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 52: Dade City, New Port Richey
1874 ft · 48 sec
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Turn left onto State Road 52
3.1 mi · 5 min · State Road 52
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Turn right onto Land O' Lakes Boulevard
8 mi · 12 min · Land O' Lakes Boulevard
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Turn left onto Bell Lake Road
106 m · 17 sec · Bell Lake Road
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Turn left
63 m · 15 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tallahassee and Land O' Lakes.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Tallahassee and Sunny near Land O' Lakes.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tallahassee to Land O' Lakes?
The road trip is about 221.8 miles (356.9 km) and usually takes 04h 41m 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?
Fanning Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111 miles from Tallahassee and 110.8 miles from Land O' Lakes.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 188.6 miles (303.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.2 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 7:38 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.44 one way or $64.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Tallahassee and Sunny near Land O' Lakes.
Stop Ideas Near Fanning Springs
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 Fanning Springs.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tallahassee and Land O' Lakes. Straight-line distance: 188.6 mi (303.53 km).
#1 Tallahassee
The capital of Florida.
| Population | 196,326 |
| Coordinates | 30.4382600, -84.2807300 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Land O' Lakes
Census-designated place in Pasco County, Florida
| Population | 31,996 |
| Coordinates | 28.2189000, -82.4575900 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
End: Land O' Lakes (-82.45759, 28.2189)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 357 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 46m |
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 | $32.44 | $64.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $35.94 | $71.88 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $38.29 | $76.57 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $34.02 | $68.03 |
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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